Obituary of Michael Kissel

KISSEL, Michael – At Bluewater Health, Mitton Site, on Sunday, May 11, 2008, Michael died peacefully with family present at the age of 90. Beloved husband of Anne (Wogzyn). Loving father of Leslie Anne and her husband Charles, Raymond and his wife Cathy, and Gerald. Proud grandfather of James, Alexander and Catherine Anne. Michael was the son of Elia Kisil and Anna Magdiak and the brother of Jean, Joseph (predeceased), and Mary and was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. After training as a machinist, Michael joined the Royal Canadian Navy where he served for four years during WWII in the North Atlantic on convoy duty and continued serving in the Reserves. He was granted his mechanical engineering degree at the University of Manitoba and completed additional studies in engineering at the University of Windsor. As a registered professional he worked for Imperial Oil in Regina, Sarnia and Fort McMurray. Michael was a dedicated member of St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Church. He was a supporter of a wide number of causes, a generous helper of those in need, an avid gardener, an accomplished woodworker and lover of pets. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Fr. Edward Yarema at St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Church. Interment will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 519-344-3131. Messages of condolence & memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com A tree will be planted in memory of Michael Kissel in the McKenzie & Blundy Memorial Forest. Dedication service Sunday, September 21st, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area.