McGOLDRICK, Michael

The family of Mike (MJ) McGoldrick regrets to announce his passing on Thursday March 08, 2007.

He was born in Chapleau, Ontario on September 21st, 1933. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank McGoldrick and Louisa Coreau and brothers, Cecil and Lawrence and a sister Evelyn Cahill. Mike spent most of his working career as a yardman/conductor with CP Rail at Chapleau. When he wasn’t riding the rails he enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing the guitar, singing railroad songs and looking at the humourous side of life. He also liked helping those around him whenever he could through both word and deed. Since retiring he has resided in North Bay while taking trips to England and seeking the sun in Mexico but he always spent his summer at The Camp outside of Chapleau.

In addition to his loving wife, Anne (Zufelt) McGoldrick of North Bay, he is survived by his sons, Jeff (Nancy Laundriault) of Spragge, Ontario, Hugh (Joyce Giles) of Ottawa and daughters Laurie (Jeff McMullen) of Rosedale, Ontario and Toby (Mark Hamel) of Chapleau.. He will be missed by his grandchildren, Megan, Michael, Aidan, Jarret, Dylan, Cole, Rebecca and Cody as well as many fond nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his sister Helen Delaney of Woodstock, Ontario.

While Mike spent his life in the North, he was only one generation removed from the McGoldrick farm in the Ottawa Valley at Sheenboro, Quebec, where he was at home tending cows fixing fences or making merriment with the good folks of Sheen. Indeed, he made many visits to his Irish roots, bringing with him his children, their cousins and friends so that they too could gain an understanding of the simple Irish traditions that he had come to love as a child. In his own gentle and unassuming way, he touched many lives with his friendliness and generosity of spirit. He will be truly missed.

Friends may call at the MARTYN FUNERAL HOME (across from city hall) on Saturday from 12 noon. He will be cremated at the Forest Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium and a memorial service will be held in North Bay on Saturday March 10th at the Martyn Funeral Home chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Coronary Care Unit of the North Bay General Hospital would be appreciated.