Obituary
BONNER, John Michael “Mickey” – Sadly and suddenly we all lost John Michael “Mickey” Bonner May 4th, 2020. At 73 years old he lived more than most people can aspire to. Mickey is deeply missed by his partner and wife Penny of 52 years, his oldest son Kevin of Huntsville and son Ryan of Wayland Massachusetts. Mickey adored his three grandsons Riley, Aidan and Dylan along with his daughter-in-law Jennifer.
Born in Fort Francis Ontario in 1946 he met Penny while working for Ontario Hydro at a local dance in 1965 and began dating. Married in 1968 they lived in several places while Mickey was working with Ontario Hydro including Deep River, Ontario where their first son Kevin was born. Mickey and Penny settled in Oshawa where Ryan was born and stayed for 20+ years.
Mickey retired from Pickering nuclear station at a relatively young age and set out to enjoy every minute forward. Mickey loved Gravenhurst, Gull Lake and the Brock family and eventually made Gravenhurst their permanent home. Mickey could be seen most days between May and October on the water windsurfing with brother-in-law Barry, kayaking or in the paddleboat with Penny. True to his active lifestyle Mickey enjoyed many group activities including golf, curling, pickleball and pool with a wide variety of friends to share them with. Surrounded by family and friends Mickey could enjoy a quiet life and travel with Penny when they wanted to get away.
Mickey will be missed in so many ways, as a husband, father, “Papa”, everyone’s handyman and a devoted friend.
Memorial contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation greatly appreciated and may be arranged through Cavill Funeral Home. Personal condolences may be sent at www.cavillfuneralhome.com
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of John Michael Bonner September 16 1946 May 4 2020 (age 73)..
Death notice for the town of: GRAVENHURST, Province: Ontario
Mickey, you will be missed but never forgotten.
Dear Penny and family:
We have elected to plant a tree in Mickey’s memory and ran out of words to express our sincerest condolences. We were shocked to learn about his passing on May 4th. So sudden and unexpected. Mickey was a very good man, a consummate professional and excelled at everything he undertook – as a nuclear operator, operations instructor, golfer, curler, ball player etc. I fondly remember our golf trips to Cuba and Myrtle Beach, where he became famous for his meatloaf, as well as playing on the same ball and curling teams with him. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him and of course, most of all you and your family. Again, please accept our deepest sympathy.
Sincerely, Cal and Joanne Gillies
Dear Penny and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of Mickey’s sudden passing. He was a mentor of mine through the 80’s and early 90’s at Ontario Hydro and clearly set the foundation for me and my long career in Operations, ultimately as a senior license. Mickey was a class gentlemen that I always looked up to, learned immensely from and deeply admired. There were always many great stories and ‘tales’ of ‘operational lore’, industry memories amongst the old boys. I must admit that I took tutelage in my early curling years at Annandale from Mickey as well. Many further great memories.
I grew up cottaging on Silver Lake in Gravenhurst, the extension to Gull, and know full well how his retired life up in the Muskoka’s was one to admire and behold. Clearly he was taken from us too soon. My sympathies to you all and the very best moving forward.
Ron Hamann