Passed peacefully away in the presence of his family and friends at the L. A. Miller Centre on Saturday, August 22, 2015 of Manuel's formerly of Placentia, age 60 yrs. Predeceased by his father James Deir and father-in-law Dan Linehan. Leaving to mourn his loving and devoted wife Belinda, daughters Bobbie Deir (Robert Nugent), Chantell Deir (Keith Noseworthy) four precious granddaughters Madison, Kyra, Lily, Chelsea, beloved mother Jessie Deir and mother-in-law Clara Linehan, brothers Les (Grace), Orlando (Sharon), sister Sylvia (Reuben Hodder), sisters-in-law Mernie (Rupert Kelly deceased), Emma (Gerard O'Keefe), Marg (Jim Picco), brothers-in-law Danny Linehan (Janet), Mike Linehan (Darlene). Very special friends Darlene and Lee Moulton. Along with all nephews, nieces and a large circle of family and friends. Special thanks to the Dr's and Staff of 4 South B and 4 North A, H.S.C., Cancer Clinic, H.S.C. and Palliative Care, L.A. Miller Centre. Visitation in the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews on Monday from 3-9 pm, Tuesday from 10-4 pm and 7-9 pm, Wednesday from 10-12 noon. Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 1 pm from Holy Family Parish, Paradise. Interment in St. Thomas of Villa Nova Cemetery, Topsail. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit, L.A. Miller Centre. To sign the guest registry, or to send a message of condolence please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.ca.

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments
of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at a time of
challenge and controversy."