Obituary of Michael Joseph Howorth

MICHAEL JOSEPH HOWORTH Passed away peacefully at Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg, Ontario, surrounded by the love of his family, on November 4, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 14, 1942, in Toronto, Ontario, to John and Dorothy Howorth, he was the youngest of nine children. A man of many talents: executive, university professor, athlete, intellectual and great friend to many. Left with rich memories are loving spouse Patti McGlone, sons John Cassidy (wife Ruth) and Matthew (wife Nada), sisters Rosemary, Adelyn Graves (Ottawa) and Louise Coggins, and grandchildren Jessica, Lauren, Carter and Emma. While attending the University of Toronto, Michael began working with the Toronto Catholic Children's Aid Society, a job which proved to be the beginning of a career devoted to helping others. Upon completion of graduate studies at the University of Toronto, Michael spent years as a university professor, followed by roles as National Executive Director of each of Big Brothers of Canada, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Canada, and, for the past 12 years, the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada. A leader by nature, Michael was known for his keen intellect and strong work ethic, but he was also a good listener with a big, infectious laugh and vibrant sense of humour. A 'Fine Christian Gentleman'. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses of the palliative care unit of Northumberland Hills Hospital for their kind and dedicated care. Friends may call at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East) on Tuesday, November 7th, from 2-4 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, 1300 Leslie Street, Toronto, on Wednesday, November 8 at 10:30 a.m., followed by a reception at the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada would be appreciated by the family.