Obituary Overview
In Loving Memory
SELFE, MICHAEL
Michael Selfe passed away peacefully on February 2, 2018 at the age of 78 with his loving family by his side. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Janet, who he loved immensely and his three boys Neil (Chrisula), Daren (Nicole) and Gareth (Anna). Fondly remembered Grandad to Michael, Eric, Nicole, Natalie, Caroline, Julia, Jamie and Devon.
He is also survived by his sisters Sheila (Bob) and Pat and brother-in-law Kenneth (Jean) and their families, who he recently visited in England. Predeceased by his parents, Basil and Alice, and his siblings, Roy, Barbara and David.
Michael was born in Bury St. Edmunds, England where he met and married Janet. In 1976 he immigrated to Canada, settling in Newmarket, Ontario. He loved being with his close family and friends in Canada and also in England, where he maintained a home. Michael enjoyed cottage life and travelling and was always proud to call Canada his home.
He was immensely proud of his boys and they of him. Michael never missed his boys’ soccer or hockey games. He was their backbone, always offering words of encouragement and advice at exactly the right time. He was a man of few words but what he said was impactful.
We will continue to do our best to honour his legacy of family first, kindness and integrity. He was much loved and will be missed.
Visitation at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Newmarket on Tuesday February 6, 2018 from 10:00 a.m., immediately followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. and a reception at the Taylor Funeral Home in Newmarket. Memorial donations in Michael’s name to the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital would be appreciated. Cremation and private interment to follow at a later date.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Michael Basil Selfe 2018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Newmarket, Province: Ontario
