Age 71 of Bedford passed away peacefully on October 5, 2019 after a battle with brain cancer. Born in Halifax, he was the oldest son of the late Murray and Patricia (Thomas) Annis. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Christine Delodder.
He will be sadly missed by sister, Jill (David) Ramsden of England; brother Steve Annis of Lower Sackville, and their families; as well as Christine’s siblings of PEI: Anne, Johnny, Bernard and David Delodder and their families.
Mike loved carpentry and working with wood – building small things from wood as a child, and working in construction part time during high school. This passion guided his career choice: teaching carpentry for 33 years at the Nova Scotia Community College until his retirement in 2008. He always considered himself lucky to have had a career that combined two things he loved: carpentry and teaching. Mike was a skilled craftsman and enjoyed many hours in his workshop where he was always happy to share his talents.
Mike loved life and lived it to the fullest with family and many friends. Together with Christine, Mike enjoyed summers at the cottage in PEI with family and friends and cruises exploring many parts of the world. He left behind a lot of strength, love, and great memories that will be cherished forever. Mike was known for the love he had for his wife Christine. He faced his diagnosis with strength and hope, always more worried about Christine than himself.
Visitation Wednesday, October 9th, from 6-8 pm at JA Snow Funeral Home, Lacewood Drive, Halifax. Funeral service Thursday, October 10th at 10 am at St. Ignatius Church, Bedford, reception to follow. Burial at St. Mary’s Church, Montague, PEI on Friday, October 11th at 3 pm, with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mike’s memory can be made to Hospice Halifax or charity of your choice.
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