Michael O’Neill
O’Neill, Michael Darryl of St Thomas. It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of Mike, surrounded with love and in his 80th year, on August 12, 2025.Dearly loved husband and best friend of Dorothy Lang/Kilgour/ O’Neill. Dearly loved step-father of Angie (Rob) Mailhot and Scott (Jen) Kilgour. Dear grandfather of Brady (Christina), Larissa (Dave), Addison (Brody) Bell, Bryce (Maggie), Ashley (Damien), Emily, Hailey (Nate). Dear brother of Carol Lynne (Max) Ferguson and the late Michelle Noury (1986). Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.
Mike was born in St Thomas on December 25, 1945, son of the late Fred and Doreen (Cutter) O’Neill and step-son of the late Pearl Lang.
He worked at the St Thomas Psychiatric Hospital for 34+ years and was respected and loved by the people he served.
Mike loved history and any history channel. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Mike also did woodworking and loved watching his grandsons master the art of carpentry, now called, Mailhot Carpentry. He enjoyed travelling to the granddaughters’ (Ashley, Emily, Hailey) competitive hockey games.
Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin St., St. Thomas where funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow, with private interment of ashes in the Aylmer Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin or the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation (5th floor). Visitation at the funeral home will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025 and Saturday, August 16, 2025 from 10:00- 11:00 a.m.
From The Heart
We will “label” this journey CANCER and The Health Care System. It has been a long and horrific journey! Compound it with the health care system that once “labels” clients then not necessary to explore their care further.
Mike and I were partners in this journey. We were knowledgeable but viewed as a problem and insignificant. This is a system that rejects change and are comfortable with how things have been done for years. Mike and I stayed positive through it all and met all challenges together.
I think now it is important to sincerely consider where we donate as cancer appears to be increasing instead of being eradicated.
Much needed change could come from our choices!!
Sincerely Mike’s wife