Passed away, peacefully on Sunday June 9, 2024 at the age of 80 with his spouse of 26 years by his side, Anne-Marie Laurendeau. He will be missed by his in-laws: Jean-Pierre Laurendeau, Céline Constantin, Sylvie Laurendeau, Louis Pilon, many nephews and close friends.
Michael had a full life from early adulthood. In 1964, he embarked on a journey that took him around the world, visiting over 30 countries on 3 continents. During this trip, he worked on a Hollywood film production in Israel, and rubbed shoulders with such stars as Yul Brynner, Kirk Douglas and Frank Sinatra! On his return, he studied Interior Design at the University of Manitoba. He was an extremely talented designer, winning a Manitoba Premier's Award in 1982. He also had the honor of being a Life Member of the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO).
Michael was a fair-minded man, a lover of life, respectful of others and a proud Canadian of multiculturalism. He had a sense of humour. He will be missed.
We would like to thank the staff of the Ottawa Hospital (Civic Campus) and the Gatineau Hospital.
A memorial service will be held in the strictest privacy.
In Michael's memory, donations may be made to St. Mark's United Church of Ottawa or to the Faculty of Architecture and Interior Design at the University of Manitoba.
Digital Guestbook
Johanne Lacombe
Nathalie Guay et Marcel Soucy
Mes sincères condoléances Anne-Marie ainsi qu’à la famille!
Bon courage!
Michel Tremblay
Quelle vie bien remplie d’expériences et de projets de toute sorte. Repose en paix. Mes sincères sympathies à Anne-Marie et sa famille.
Daniel Bibeau
Ma chère Anne-Marie, je veux te souhaiter toutes mes sincères sympathies. La perte d'un être cher est la plus difficile des étapes de la vie. Prends bien soin de toi dans tout cela. Au plaisir de se revoir bientôt!
Jacques Guèvremont
Mes plus sincères condoléances Anne-Marie.
Daniel Caya
mes plus sincères condoléances Anne-Marie.
Yves Ouellet
Joanne et moi t'offrons toutes nos sympathies.Quelle belle carrière. Nous aurions bien aimé le connaître...
Nicole Beauchamp
Je n ai pas connu Michael mais j ai souvent entendu parler de lui via Anne-Marie qui l aimait inconditionnellement. Condoléances Anne-Marie. Amitiés.
Anne Dugusy
Mes sincères condoléances Anne-Marie à toi et à toute votre famille.
Marie-Louise Chartrand
Chère Anne-Marie,
Je t’offre mes plus sincères sympathies. Malgré la peine et la tristesse ressentie pour toi, il est impossible de ne pas admirer le parcours extraordinaire de Michael,
Prends bien soin de toi.
Mes plus sincères sympathies à toi Anne-Marie et famille.