Manuel Maciel

Passed away peacefully at home in Cambridge on Friday, February 19, 2016 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of Mariana for 62 years. Loving father to John (Beverley), Emmanuel (Sheryl), Maria (Marcello) De Santis and Manuel (Kim). Cherished grandfather of Jordan, Sean, Julia, Erika (Tim) Ingram, Justin, Zach, Luca, Bianca, Matteo, Sierra, Marcus and Nathan and proud great-grandfather of Max. He will also be lovingly remembered by other family and friends. Manuel retired in 1990 from the Galt Country Club where he was a groundskeeper for many years. Next to his family, Manuel’s greatest passions in life were his love of saltwater fishing, his boat and favourite soccer team, The Sporting Club of Portugal. The family wishes to thank the Personal Support Workers for their compassionate care during the last few years. Visitation will be held at the T. Little Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 223 Main Street, Cambridge (519-623-1290) on Monday, February 22nd from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m. with Rosary Prayers said at 8:45 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Our Lady of Fatima Church, 185 Elgin Street South, Cambridge on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at noon. Cremation will follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Parkinson Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family.