It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our dear brother Michael Wayne Lines. Michael, 54 years of age passed away on November 27, 2010 at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre with his sisters by his side. Michael is finally at peace.
As the result of a 1988 recreational accident in Calgary, Alberta, Michael became a paraplegic. Michael's favourite pastime was watching baseball and hockey on TV. He was a lifelong Habs fan. In earlier years, Mike enjoyed, playing hockey, baseball, and getting together with family and friends for a good game of cards. He enjoyed being near the water, whether it be at a lake swimming, fishing or the beach at Jackson's Point. As a young man Michael worked for Banty Nelson at Sonny Boy Bakery and Goodwin's Supermarket. Prior to his accident he was employed in Calgary, Alberta.
Michael was the son of the late Ralph and June (Legere) Lines. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Ernest and Melvina (Sears) Lines, Stan Legere, Fred Sr. and Lena (Gouchie) Lines. He is survived by his brothers Brian (Arlene) Baie Verte, NB., Larry (Christine), and his sisters Theresa (Tim), Trudy (Eddie) Wainwright, Vicky, all of Amherst and Donna (Randy Smith), Enfield, NS., daughter Brandy Landry, and his grandchildren, Moncton, NB. He is also survived by special Aunt, Pearl Gould, Amherst, many nieces and nephews.
In 2008 Michael lost the person who meant the most to him, his beloved mother and best friend June.
Michael's sisters would like to send a heartfelt thank you to all the kind and compassionate nurses that cared for him at Ambulatory Care and ICU, also to Dr. Carolyn Atkinson and Terri-Lynn Smith. If so desired, donations in Michael's memory may be made to the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre - Light the Way 2010 Campaign.
He will be sadly missed by his family and friends, but never forgotten - forever in our hearts.
Cremation has taken place.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. from Campbell's Funeral Home Chapel, 98 Church St., Amherst (667-9906) with Father Vernon Driscoll officiating. Family and friends are invited to a time of visitation one hour prior to service. Reception to follow. Interment will take place in the St. Charles-Nativity Cemetery.
On-line guest book may be signed via: www.campbellsamherst.ca
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