Michael Patrick Dennis

25 – Eskasoni

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our loving brother, uncle, nephew, friend and father who passed away at the Toronto General Hospital, surrounded by his siblings on September 22, 2017.

Born in Sydney on March 16, 1992 to the late Gerald Doyle and Mabel Dennis.

Michael had a great love for children, especially his daughter, nieces and nephews. He dedicated a great amount of his life to them. Michael loved to travel and lived in many big cities across Canada during his short years. He was born with a natural talent to do hair and makeup Many people would consult him for weddings, social gatherings and pageants. Anyone who met Michael was drawn to his energetic loving soul. He brought so much joy, love and laughter to everyone who knew him. Michael was an organ donor. Even after death, he is bringing joy and love in the people’s lives that he saved. We, his family, will forever be proud of his selfless decision to always help others. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him especially his daughter Riley Nevaeh. He was a member of the Two Spirt Alliance in Toronto and was involved in the Cursillo/Challenge Movement as a challenger.

Michael is survived by his daughter Riley, step dad Michel Deslauriers; siblings Glenda Junta, Eskasoni; Perry (Mary Lou), Eskasoni; Andrea (Calvin), Membertou; Tabitha Googoo (Charles), Eskasoni; Robin (Roy), Eskasoni; Darcy Doyle (Val), Wekomaq; Terrance Doyle, BC; Gerald Doyle, BC; Becky (Jim), ON; Paul (Zoe), Potlotek; Joshua, Eskasoni; Levi (Felicia), Eskasoni; John (Jill), Wekomaq; Nikkita (Quentin), Sydney; godchild Anastacia; aunts and uncles, Paula, Joyce, Wendy, Peggy, Lyndon, Minetta, Molly, Michael Doyle, Wanda and Vera; godparents Clara Gould and Kenny Marshall; 55 nieces and nephews; 40 great nieces and nephews and only surviving great uncle Fred Battiste.

He was predeceased by parents Gerald and Mabel; brother Duncan, nephew Rayne, uncles Muldoon, Clayton, Anthanasuis, Ekkian, George, Joe Noel, Perry; aunts Lena, Denise, Elaine, Effie and cousins Michelle and Cory.

Visitation for Michael Dennis will begin after 7 pm on Monday, October 2 at the Gabriel Center, Eskasoni. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Wednesday, October 4 at Holy Family Church with Fr. Martin MacDougall officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery.

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