Obituary of Michael Joseph McGrath

Leaving us with many warm memories we sadly announce the peaceful passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Michael McGrath formerly of Patricks Cove age 79 years at The Palliative Care unit in St. John's, Newfoundland . Pre -deceased by his parents John and Mary McGrath, brother (Gerard), sister(Nora) and parents in law Dennis and Rose McGrath. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories after a courageous battle with cancer, wife Lucy of 49 years, daughters Geraldine Layman (Wayne), Michelle (Chris Lane), and son Michael (Donna); grandchildren: Grant and Mackenzee; brothers: Harold(Maryanne), Joey(Sadie), Madonna (Clem deceased), Thomas(Donna), Cecilia (Ambrose deceased), Mary(Andy), John(Winnie), Fidelis, several nieces and nephews other family members and friends. We would like to thank the physicians at Family Practice at the Health Sciences, Dr. Rick Bhatia,DI and all DI staff, Carmel Collins RP, community health nursing staff and the palliative care staff. You all have made this difficult time easier. Also a big heartfelt thanks to all family and friends who have graciously provided food items and their time to dad and our family. Resting at Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia on Thursday and Friday from 2:00 - 4:00 & 6:00 - 8:00, Funeral Mass to take place at St. Patricks Church, Patricks Cove on Saturday January 23, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with interment to follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Patricks Cove. Flowers gratefully accepted