MULLEN, Michael John Mullen - FEBRUARY 2, 1941 – SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Of Oshawa, Ontario at the age of 81, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, after a long illness with his loving family by his side.
Mike was born February 2, 1941, in Dublin Ireland to the late Albert Mullen and Bridget (O’Brien).
Dearly beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Turnbull) for 59 years.
Loving father of Angela (Glenn Dennis) and Patrick (Patricia), cherished Grandpa of Michaela, Claire, Kyra, Caleigh, and Declan.
Mike was employed by IBM for 30 years and enjoyed cruising, wood working and country music, himself playing the banjo when he had the time. He loved soccer, baseball and a Guinness with family and friends.
Mike enjoyed the challenge of fixing anything and was known for his tender heart, gracious charm, and strength.
His caring and supportive nature allowed people around him to know they could lean on him; his courage and determination defined him.
Mike is survived by his sister Breda (late Edward Thompson), sisters-in-law Kathleen (late Albert Mullen) and Isabell (late Jack Turnbull) and brother-in-law Terry Turnbull (Coleen).
Predeceased by brothers Joseph, Albert and Martin (late Colleen). He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews both in Canada and Ireland as well as special friends Bob and Janice.
The family appreciates all your prayers and kind gestures during this difficult time; a special thank you to Leon Brady, Julie Gaulton and Dr. Harvey Williams for your compassionate care.
A visitation for Michael will be held Friday, October 7, 2022, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West, Oshawa, Ontario L1J 2L4.
A funeral service will take place at 1:30 PM in the chapel.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Michael's memory may be made to Princess Margaret Hospital (Multiple Myeloma), 610 University Ave , Toronto, Ontario M5G 2M9 CA, https://www.uhn.ca/ Our Hospitals/Princess Margaret.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at oshawafuneralhome.com for the Mullen family.