Obituary
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Mike Lancelotte on Dec. 15, 2022.
Mike was born on March 2, 1942, in Ballymoney, Ireland to Albert and Violet Lancelotte (Jones). His parents were stationed in Ireland during WW II. His father was a medic and was deployed to North Africa. At that time Mike and his mother returned to their native home of Wrexham, Wales. In 1953 the family emigrated to Canada and became Canadian Citizens in 1977.
Mike leaves behind his wife Margaret (Pegg) (Walling)of 54 years, his son Ian (Isabelle) of Ottawa, his daughter Janis (Jeff) of Waterford, and his grandchildren Emily, Mason, Lance, Reid and Thomas, his sisters Carol (Tony) of Oshawa, and Linda (Joey) of Toronto. Mike was predeceased by his brother Brian (Pat) of St. Catherine’s.
Mike graduated from York University in 1969 and later earned a Master of Education.
His career was focused on adult education at Humber College from 1970 – 2000. He travelled to South Africa several times working in international adult education programs. Mike was an active member of the Probus Club of Central Muskoka. He was a past treasurer, president, and participant in many interesting groups. Many members of the club became treasured friends.
In his family life cottaging, swimming, camping, canoeing, and hiking were an integral part of his social life. Travelling was a favourite pastime, along with music (Muskoka Men of Song) and time with his grandchildren.
There will be a Celebration of Life for Mike on June 24, 2023.
Donations in his honour can be made to the Bracebridge Manna Foodbank where he volunteered for 19 years, the Salvation Army, the Muskoka Hospice or a charitable organization of your choice.
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We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of John Michael Lancelotte March 2 1942 December 15 2022 80 Years Old and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
Death notice for the town of: Bracebridge, Province: Ontario
Janis you have our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our hearts go out to you and you Brother in this time of sorrow.
Ian, Connie and family
Dear Pegg and Family:
It was with heartfelt sadness upon hearing about the passing of Mike, He was the first administrator I worked for at Humber College in the James Bell School and cannot begin to tell you how much he taught me. Mike was also one of the main architects of the Humber College Retirees’ Association and to this day his legacy lives there with an active and progressive retirees’ group..
Hope this short piece of scripture from Matthew 25:23 helps to ease your loss: “The Lord replied well done good and faithful servant”