Michael Robert Palenchar
January 2, 1930 - April 7, 2018
Surrounded by family by his side on April 7, 2018 at 88 years of age. Beloved husband of Margaret with whom he celebrated 64 years of marriage. Loving father of Deborah (Gary) Thompson, Mike (Dawna), Mark (Margreet), Patrick and Daniel. Son of the late Mike (1964) and Anna (1986). Treasured grandpa of Ryan (Luciana) Thompson, Kyle (Tiffany) Thompson, Justin (Christine) Palenchar and Nicole Palenchar. Brother of the late Helen (Paul) Dureno, Grace (Tom) Hogan and Margaret (Bill) Rice. Brother-in-law of the late Steve (Reta-living) Peters and the late Shirley (Vince) Lapico. Also, survived by many nieces and nephews. Michael retired from Chrysler Canada after 42 years of dedicated service. He was a long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch – 201 Essex; member of St. Mary’s Parish and the Knights of Columbus # 9226; former member of the Sun Parlour Barbershop Choir. Special thanks to Dr. Child for taking care of our father for over 50 years as well as to Country Village HCC for all your care and support. Michael is resting at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex on Friday, April 13, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Parish and Knights of Columbus prayers Friday at 3 p.m. Legion Service Friday 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, family and friends are invited to meet at St. Mary’s Parish (County Rd. 34 in Maidstone) after 10 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 201 Poppy Fund. You may send your condolence online at www.kennedyfh.com
Surrounded by family by his side on April 7, 2018 at 88 years of age. Beloved husband of Margaret with whom he celebrated 64 years of marriage. Loving father of Deborah (Gary) Thompson, Mike (Dawna), Mark (Margreet), Patrick and Daniel. Son... View Obituary & Service Information