Suddenly, after a brief illness, Michael (Mik) Casey passed at the Civic Hospital, in Ottawa, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Isabelle. Loving father to Patrick (Amanda) and Meisha (Alexander Braden). Dear brother of Noel (Beth) and Anne Hoy (Dennis Carson), remembered by his nieces and nephews.
Michael will be fondly remembered for his sense of humour and his career in animation. He also enjoyed drawing cartoons for friends, family and people around him. Michael loved life.
Family and friends are invited to Beechwood Cemetery (280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa), on Thursday, September 20th, 2018, for a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the time of Memorial Service in Beechwood’s Sacred Space at 11:00 a.m.
For those who wish, contributions in his memory may be directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Bruyere Foundation. Condolences or sharing memories at www.capitalmemorial.ca
Mik, when you told me the rent for a room in your house on Glebe Ave., and working with you I was truly taken aback at your chivalrous joie de vivre. I couldn't believe such a man existed. We worked together, laughed, and I have never forgotten you . . . You pushed me on, perhaps without knowing it, in my studies at OCA. Those evenings with those huge Bose speakers, and the music on the weekends for all the neighbours to hear, the love of our craft . . . this is the Mik I shall always remember. I remember meeting you in a diner on Industrial Avenue, years after we had parted from Crawley Films, with your wife and son. I said to my wife, "Oh my, get up Sweets, and follow me. I am about to introduce you to a truly 'honest and forthright man.' You were a turning point in my life Mik, you pushed me to follow my dream. I have been drawing and colouring all my life and truly want you and your family that it was you, that made it so. Thank you Mik Casey.
