It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Michael James Troyer. Following a two-year battle with cancer, he died peacefully surrounded by his family.
He leaves behind his best friend and wife of 32 years, Lindsay Worden, as well as his children, his pride and joy, Cameron and Hilary. He was a loving son to Loretta (nee Kennedy) and the late Peter, older brother to Anne (Marty), Paul (Ann-Louise), and Lise (Chris), son-in-law to the late Bob and Beverley Worden, brother-in-law to Peter (Ann) and Cathy (Brian), and Uncle Michael or Muncle to many nieces and nephews.
Michael enjoyed his childhood in Pointe Claire, as well as his weekends and summer at Orford Lake. He was an active young man, in sport and in social circles. His father’s wish that he marry a skier, a priority in their family, came true in 1990 when Michael married Lindsay. He made friends wherever he went – through their moves to Burlington then Kitchener and back to Beaconsfield. Throughout his life, Michael was the ultimate host and created countless memories with his family and friends at some of his favourite places: Orford, the fishing camp, Goose Rocks, and finally his dream farm in Antigonish.
We are heartbroken to see him go, but we are so grateful for the time we had.
Please join us in a celebration of his life on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 2pm at Voluntas, 4695 St-Jean Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Qc H9H 2A7.
In lieu of flowers we would appreciate donations in his memory to the Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence.
As long as the sun shines…
The wind blows…
The rain falls…
You will live on inside of me forever
For that is all my heart knows
Darlene Rae
December 29, 2022 at 6:49 pmI’m am so deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies . Sending love to you all xoxoxo
Sylvie Gagnon
December 29, 2022 at 6:55 pmLindsey ! Cameron and Hilary, my hearth hurts from this very sad news . I have found memory of your husband and dad . Never a doll moment in his presence . He will be missed by so many
Please accept my sincere condolences
Sheri Sutherland
December 29, 2022 at 7:12 pmMichael (cuz) and Lindsay, Cameron and Hilary you are in our thoughts and prayers
Alison Birss
December 29, 2022 at 7:27 pmWe are so saddened to hear this news. I am remembering the fabulous photos of Michael on his new tractor at the farm. I am happy he got to spend such wonderful moments with you there. Big hugs to you all.
Rose Jutras
December 29, 2022 at 7:47 pmSo very sorry for your loss, may you enjoy many memories of so many years spent together, Rose
Susan Hough
December 29, 2022 at 7:48 pmLindsay, Cameron and Hilary I am so sorry to hear of your loss… my deepest condolences! Loved Michael’s smile and spirit!
David and Sam
December 29, 2022 at 8:07 pmFrom the time we met when the Troyers were living in Kitchener, Michael was, is, and will always be one of my dearest friends. We instantly hit it off on the ski hill and were inseparable. When Lindsay and Michael returned to Beaconsfield, our friendship continued, and I would always drop in on them when visiting our daughter at Concordia. Our thoughts are with you Lindsay Cameron and Hillary and all of you who knew and loved Michael. May he live on in all of us.
Laurene Head
December 29, 2022 at 9:02 pmMy family and I are so very sad to hear this news. Some of our best family memories are of times at Beau pool, and Michael was an integral part of creating that wonderful environment. Thinking of you, Lindsay, Cameron and Hilary as you celebrate and grieve your loss.
Laurene Head
December 29, 2022 at 11:09 pmI’m so sorry about that mistake. That should read “celebrate his life”
Cheryl Lowe Vijh
December 29, 2022 at 9:10 pmMy heart is broken for you all. My condolences to you all. Your Dad and Husband was a beautiful man. He will be missed by many as he will be missed by all of you .
Cheryl Lowe Vijh
December 29, 2022 at 9:12 pmMy heart is broken for you all. My condolences to you all. Your Dad and Husband was a beautiful man.
My deepest condolences to you.
Miriam Potter
December 29, 2022 at 11:40 pmDarling Lindsay, I am so very sorry for you and your children and everyone in your friendship circle. This is a devastating event and very sad time. Sending you my love. Xx
Stephanie Burnell
December 29, 2022 at 11:49 pmLindsay, Cameron and Hilary, your father your husband was a great man! He loved you all so very much. He thought me a lot in life! He will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to the whole family. Memories of him being the most amazing boss and mentor will always be in my heart. Xox
Krista Leitham
December 29, 2022 at 11:58 pmFrom afar your joyful facebook posts of family, couple travels and Antigonish show immense love and great memories to keep alight in stories going forward. I send you my condolences. Krista
Louise Matulis
December 30, 2022 at 7:45 amSincere condolences to the entire Troyer family.Peter and Loretta were the first people that we met,when we moved to Pointe Claire ,58 years ago.Michael was a wonderful person.A great brother to Ann,Paul and Lise.Rest in peace ,dear Michael.Love and prayers ,from the entire Matulis family.
Barb Morgan
December 30, 2022 at 8:35 amOh Lindsay-Jay and I are in absolute shock. I am heartbroken for you and just cannot imagine the enormity of your loss. I wish I could hug you so much. There are no words. How completely unfair. I’m so sorry.
Andy Grougrou
December 30, 2022 at 8:52 amLindsay , Cameron & Hilary
Kristin & I are very sorry to hear of Mikes passing. We had many great times together.
We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Andy & Kristin
Wendy Hunt
December 30, 2022 at 9:58 amDear Lindsay, Cameron and Hilary, We are all so sad to hear this news. Michael was a big part of our experience at Lakeshore Ski Club. He was always encouraging and positive, with a ready smile and a joke. I remember him getting me out to ski after lunch on many occasions when I would have stayed inside and was always glad I got out. I know he was a top shelf Dad, husband and friend. I hope you can all draw on those memories to sustain you as you move forward without him. Sending many hugs from the Robertsons (Hunt)!
Anne Weary
December 30, 2022 at 10:09 amDear Lindsay, Cameron and Hilary,
It is with much sadness that I think of the loss of a wonderfully kind, charming and funny husband, father and friend.
May the treasured memories stay with you always.
Anne Weary and Pierre Leblanc
Linda Hilliard
December 30, 2022 at 10:36 amLindsay, so very sorry to hear of Michael’s passing. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. May your many precious memories provide you with some comfort in these difficult days.
Anne Marie, Mark, Tim, and Paddy Johns
December 30, 2022 at 10:48 amDear Lindsay, Cameron, and Hilary, sending you our deepest sympathies for your loss. We will treasure all the wonderful memories and great times we had with Michael and the family in Goose Rocks and at the Lakeshore Ski Club. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Susan Challenger
December 30, 2022 at 11:22 amThoughts and prayers are with you. I worked with Michael for many years at Coats and have many fond memories!
Tom, Laura, and Justin White
December 30, 2022 at 11:22 amOur thoughts and prayers are with your family. Michael was a truly great friend and will be missed.
Bill Stuckey
December 30, 2022 at 4:55 pmMy thoughts and prayers are with you all. Michael was a good friend and compatriot in our work together at Coats. No matter how difficult a situation we faced, he always had a way of making me smile and see forward to a solution. I know he will be greatly missed.
Susan Challenger
December 30, 2022 at 11:24 amThoughts and prayers are with your family. I worked with Michael for many years at Coats and have many fond memories!
Marc Saulnier and Tracey Barrett
December 30, 2022 at 11:28 amLet us extend our deepest condolences to you Lindsay and your family. Wishing that you find the strength among your love one to cross this difficult moment. We send our love as your are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary O’Rourke
December 30, 2022 at 1:00 pmDear Lindsay, Loretta, Ann and family. I am so very sorry for your tragic loss. I have fond high school memories of Mike and family as well as the year my family has a cottage near yours in Eastman. Peace and prayers! God bless!
dale weil
December 30, 2022 at 7:04 pmDear Lindsay and family, this is such a shock and so very sad. I last saw Michael at your Mom’s celebration of life. He was cheerful and compassionate despite his health issue, as is so in his character. I can only imagine the deep void that you must feel as you search you soul for some kind of reason, which is not there. Hoping that the cherished memories that you will forever have will warm your heart eventually . Sending you heartfelt energy and comfort. Dale
Rosemary Mulrooney
December 30, 2022 at 7:49 pmDear Paul and all the Troyer family.
I am thinking of you and your family and sending my deepest sympathy during this difficult time.
Diane Inkster
December 30, 2022 at 8:44 pmLindsay and family,
Condolences on the loss of a son, husband, father, brother and friend. Sending prayers for strength as you move through the grieving process together as a family. May your memories of happy times gathered together sustain you in the days, weeks and months ahead.
Sharon Broughton
December 30, 2022 at 10:37 pmDear Lindsay and family,
Sending heartfelt condolences as you grieve, as well as thoughts of strength for the days ahead as you celebrate Michael’s life and find your way forward, with cherished memories to sustain you. So very sorry for your loss. Sharon
Bill and Sue Mitchell
December 31, 2022 at 12:39 amOne of a kind. What more can be said? Mike was the ultimate loving father, friend, partner and colleague. Personal memories extend to working together at Eaton’s (seems so long ago) well as Grey Cups and the awesome Christmas cocktails chez Lindsay & Mike. We are so privileged to have had Mike as part of our personal life experience and although we are saddened we are also privileged to have known Mike. God bless and to Lindsay, Hilary and Cameron please have some comfort in knowing that your husband and father was loved, respect and admired by many. We share your sadness and he will be missed but the memories will live on.
Liane Hamilton
December 31, 2022 at 7:12 amLindsay. I am so, so sorry to hear this… deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Mary Marilley
December 31, 2022 at 12:46 pmDear Lindsay,My heart goes out to you and Cameron and Hilary.I will always remember how kind he was to Bev and Bob.You are in my thoughts and prayers.Love Mary Marilley
Mary Ann Morris
December 31, 2022 at 12:49 pmTo Lindsay, Cameron and Hilary, I’m so sorry for your loss. Michael was always a happy smiling guy and left an impression on many hearts. As childhood friends, growing up so close by to each other, I’ll cherish those memories of running the streets of our neighbourhood late into the summer nights playing hide and seek with all the kids of the area. To Mrs. Troyer, Anne, Paul and Lise, my heartfelt condolences go out to you and your families. May your many cherished memories pull you through this difficult time. To Michael, rest in peace, dear soul.
Hughie decoste
December 31, 2022 at 1:15 pmSo sorry to hear of your loss I goto know him for sure a short time a& 1 game of golfing⛳prayers lindsay
Jody Talibart
December 31, 2022 at 4:19 pmDear Lindsay, if only I had wise and comforting words to ease your grief and heartbreak over Michael’s passing, but such words don’t exist. Your friends from childhood, I among them, are standing beside you in spirit and holding your hand. Sending love and prayers to you, Cameron and Hilary.
Jody
Stuart & Linda Sim
December 31, 2022 at 4:45 pmVery sad to hear about Mike’s passing. Our condolences to Lindsay and family. Mike was a special person that I have many fond memories of coaching football and trips to Cape Cod.
Nathalie Paré
January 1, 2023 at 5:45 pmDear Lindsay and family,
I’m so sad to hear about Mike passing. My condolences to all of you. The kindness of your family will help you to support each other in that event.
Pamela and Scott Nevin
January 2, 2023 at 9:44 amLindsay, Cameron and Hilary – you are in our thoughts. We have so many cheerful memories of Mike and your days as a family in Kitchener. We hope those memories will help in some small way during this difficult time.
Lucyna Lach and Dennis Fortune
January 2, 2023 at 4:44 pmOur deepest sympathies Lindsay, Hilary and Cameron. We remember Michael as someone who was very engaged in creating a life for his family that was fun. We saw this in the context of the ski club and although we didn’t know him outside of that, we anticipate that this is just how he was. You will hold what he gave you in your hearts forever.
BRAD VANCOUR
January 2, 2023 at 10:54 pmMy sincere condolences to all of Michael’s family, this is so sad to hear of his passing. I have so many fond childhood memories of Mike over the years. He was such a great person and friend. Just wish I could have reconnected with Mike in retirement for more good times.
Marc Germain
January 3, 2023 at 12:49 pmLindsay, Cameron and Hilary, Dominique and I wish you courage and strength during this very difficult period. Our heartfelt sympathies to you.
Marielle Morneau
January 3, 2023 at 7:20 pmChère Lindsay,
J’ai appris la nouvelle avec une immense tristesse. Sache que je partage ta peine et que je pense à toi et à tes enfants.
Je te présente mes plus sincères condoléances.
Peter Hamilton
January 4, 2023 at 9:50 amLindsay, Diane & I are so sorry for you loss, your happy memories will displace the pain of this sudden loss.
Nick Day
January 5, 2023 at 2:45 pmMichael had a presence that was larger than life. He may not be here in the physical sense but his presence will never be extinguished. I have no doubt that whoever had the great pleasure in meeting Michael he had left them an invaluable impression. Grief does not end, but it changes. It is a passage, not a place to stay. It is not a sign of weakness, nor lack of faith. It is the price of love. Condolences indeed but rejoice in knowing that Michael continues to live a full life through you all.
Eric Ouimet
January 5, 2023 at 3:55 pmDear Lindsay, Cameron, and Hilary. Isabelle, Charlotte and I are very sorry for your loss. We will keep very fond memories of Michael, especially when he was disguised as a Gremlin on St-Patrick day at the Lakeshore Ski Club. He was definitely a fun and joyful person. Our deepest sympathies. Take good care.
Eric Ouimet
January 5, 2023 at 3:56 pmDear Lindsay, Cameron, and Hilary. Isabelle, Charlotte and I are very sorry for your loss. We will keep very fond memories of Michael, especially when he was disguised as a Gremlin on St-Patrick day at the Lakeshore Ski Club. He was definitely a fun and joyful person. Our deepest sympathies.
David S Brown
January 5, 2023 at 6:31 pmTo all the Troyer Family and especially Loretta….I was so saddened to hear of Michael’s passing….will always remember being at Orford and playing tennis with him and Peter…..never give up I recall Peter saying as they bashed the ball around!!!! What fond memories which I hope will help you over this sad period of your lives….with sincerest regards….David
D’Erina Lawton
January 5, 2023 at 8:04 pmMy deepest condolences Lindsay and family during this trying time. How true that our beloved live inside us forever!
Chris, Desiree, Jack, Michael and Kevin
January 5, 2023 at 11:10 pmDear Lindsay, Cameron, and Hilary, sending you our deepest sympathies for your loss. We will treasure all the wonderful memories and great times we had with Michael and the family in Goose Rocks and at the Lakeshore Ski Club. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dear Lindsay, Cameron, and Hilary, sending you our deepest sympathies for your loss. We will treasure all the wonderful memories and great times we had with Michael and the family in Goose Rocks and at the Lakeshore Ski Club. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dear Lindsay, Cameron, and Hilary,
We are so saddened by Michael’s passing and send you our deepest sympathies. He was larger than life and we have so many great memories of him at Goose Rocks and the Lakeshore. We will always remember Mike the Dinosaur who always liked to scare little Jack. He was so much fun and brought so many smiles to our faces. A huge loss.
Brendan Clarke
January 6, 2023 at 4:10 pmDear Lindsay and family. I am so saddened to hear this news. Please accept my sincere condolences .
Joanne Poulin
January 6, 2023 at 8:39 pmLindsay and family. My deepest sympathies and thoughts are with you. Strength in family and love.
Michael Tooker & Caroline Kennedy
January 7, 2023 at 10:28 amDear Lindsay, Cameron, and Hilary – What very sad news. Our deepest condolences to all of you. We were all fortunate to have been touched by Michael’s positive energy, humour and kindness. He will be sorely missed. Michael, Caroline, Kathleen, Emily and Laura
Maria Karounis
January 8, 2023 at 8:05 amDear Paul – my sincerest condolences to you and the family. My heart goes out to you all during this difficult time. You have my deepest sympathy and unwavering support.
Maryanne Cassidy Schram
January 8, 2023 at 9:38 amDear Lindsay , Hillary , Cameron
We are saddened with the news of Mike.
Hoping each day that passes all your happy and good memories give you comfort in this difficult time.
Our Sincere condolences to you and the family.
Maryanne & Mark Schram.