Obituary for Mike G. Fahey
Mr. Michael Gerard Fahey passed peacefully away in Riverhead Harbour Grace, on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the age of 71 years.
Growing up in Riverhead, Newfoundland, Mike was always active in the community and loved sports. Soccer, softball and especially hockey. For a time he was a Boy Scout leader and started the Riverhead Minor Hockey Association. As a successful manager of the KFC’s it was common to see him driving the boys around to get to various sporting events in the back of the KFC van. They knew his as “Flakey”.
Mike was always quick with a joke and had a positive attitude toward life. At one point he was part of a comedy team - Fellers from “Ome” that did comedy acts at the local clubs. He will be remembered for his ever popular Newfoundland Joke and Recipe Books “Jokes from the Rock”. Always quick to help anyone in need, he didn’t like to see anyone go without and was willing to share what he had.
Mike worked at various jobs all across Canada. From as far north as the Yukon, from St. John’s, NL to Haidi Gwaii, BC and many provinces in between. His main area of expertise was that as a Scrap Metal Manager. He was always on the move and enjoyed seeing the diversity and splendor that Canada offers. Along the way he never forgot his roots and his love for Riverhead. Newfoundland was always with him and when he was ready to retire he came “ome”.
He leaves to mourn his loving:
Wife: Sylvia J. Wilson
Sylvia’s Children: Natasha (Aaron), Angela (Curtis) & Curtis (Kerrie)
Sylvia’s Grandchildren
Devoted Niece: Shirley (Scott) Burden
Daughters: Sharon Anne Brake & Sharlene (Andrew) Winsor
Son: Michael and his family
Grandchildren: Julia, Nicholas, Sarah & Katie
Nieces & Nephews: Colleen (Terrance) White, Annette Peddle, John (Andrea) Peddle, Joan Peddle, Michelle (Jason) King & Michael (Suzanne) Peddle
Sister-in-law: Margaret Fahey
Brother-in-law: Andrew Peddle
And a large number of relatives & friends
Pre-deceased by:
Parents: Michael & Mary C. Fahey
Brother: Ignatius Joseph Fahey
Sister: Jeanne Marie Peddle
The Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, September 21st from the Edward Slade Memorial Chapel. Carbonear. Interment will follow at the Immaculate Conception R.C, Cemetery, Harbour Grace.
The family will be receiving relatives and friends at Slade’s Funeral Home, Powell Drive, Carbonear on Sunday:11 A.M.-12 Noon & 2-5 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, as expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Mike G. Fahey Memorial Fund. (Donations can be email transferred to sladesfuneralhomenl@gmail.com password: Michael)
For further information please call Slade’s Funeral Home, Carbonear at 596-1212.
During these exceptionally difficult times, we at Slade's Funeral Home are exercising ways to ensure public safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our trusted staff will be following regulations in conjunction with the Government of Newfoundland & Labrador in co-ordination with the Embalmers & Funeral Directors Board of Newfoundland & Labrador. For more details please visit our COVID-19 section of our website.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Slade’s Funeral Home, serving Carbonear, Upper Island Cove, Bay Roberts and surrounding areas.
Growing up in Riverhead, Newfoundland, Mike was always active in the community and loved sports. Soccer, softball and especially hockey. For a time he was a Boy Scout leader and started the Riverhead Minor Hockey Association. As a successful manager of the KFC’s it was common to see him driving the boys around to get to various sporting events in the back of the KFC van. They knew his as “Flakey”.
Mike was always quick with a joke and had a positive attitude toward life. At one point he was part of a comedy team - Fellers from “Ome” that did comedy acts at the local clubs. He will be remembered for his ever popular Newfoundland Joke and Recipe Books “Jokes from the Rock”. Always quick to help anyone in need, he didn’t like to see anyone go without and was willing to share what he had.
Mike worked at various jobs all across Canada. From as far north as the Yukon, from St. John’s, NL to Haidi Gwaii, BC and many provinces in between. His main area of expertise was that as a Scrap Metal Manager. He was always on the move and enjoyed seeing the diversity and splendor that Canada offers. Along the way he never forgot his roots and his love for Riverhead. Newfoundland was always with him and when he was ready to retire he came “ome”.
He leaves to mourn his loving:
Wife: Sylvia J. Wilson
Sylvia’s Children: Natasha (Aaron), Angela (Curtis) & Curtis (Kerrie)
Sylvia’s Grandchildren
Devoted Niece: Shirley (Scott) Burden
Daughters: Sharon Anne Brake & Sharlene (Andrew) Winsor
Son: Michael and his family
Grandchildren: Julia, Nicholas, Sarah & Katie
Nieces & Nephews: Colleen (Terrance) White, Annette Peddle, John (Andrea) Peddle, Joan Peddle, Michelle (Jason) King & Michael (Suzanne) Peddle
Sister-in-law: Margaret Fahey
Brother-in-law: Andrew Peddle
And a large number of relatives & friends
Pre-deceased by:
Parents: Michael & Mary C. Fahey
Brother: Ignatius Joseph Fahey
Sister: Jeanne Marie Peddle
The Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, September 21st from the Edward Slade Memorial Chapel. Carbonear. Interment will follow at the Immaculate Conception R.C, Cemetery, Harbour Grace.
The family will be receiving relatives and friends at Slade’s Funeral Home, Powell Drive, Carbonear on Sunday:11 A.M.-12 Noon & 2-5 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, as expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Mike G. Fahey Memorial Fund. (Donations can be email transferred to sladesfuneralhomenl@gmail.com password: Michael)
For further information please call Slade’s Funeral Home, Carbonear at 596-1212.
During these exceptionally difficult times, we at Slade's Funeral Home are exercising ways to ensure public safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our trusted staff will be following regulations in conjunction with the Government of Newfoundland & Labrador in co-ordination with the Embalmers & Funeral Directors Board of Newfoundland & Labrador. For more details please visit our COVID-19 section of our website.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Slade’s Funeral Home, serving Carbonear, Upper Island Cove, Bay Roberts and surrounding areas.