Michael Gerald Haynes
elevated 20R14 October 6, 1944, ~ December 25, 2022
elevated 20R14 Visitation
Friday, January 6, 2023 from 11:00 – 1:15 p.m.
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated 20R14 Funeral Mass
Friday, January 6, 2023, at 1:30 p.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated 20R14 Reception
Please join us after the Funeral Mass in the Reception Room
elevated 20R14 Cremation
Private
elevated 20R14 Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael on December 25, 2022, at the age of 78. Michael was a schoolteacher (retired) with the Toronto Catholic District School Board. He had a deep love of music especially the jazz sounds. His sense of humour brought smiles to many. He lived the last few years at the Apotex Centre – Baycrest. He is survived by his wife, his four children & his four grandkids.
elevated 20R14 Donations
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Baycrest Foundation.
elevated 20R14 Livestream
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Please accept our condolences.
Michael… I will miss our times together racing down to Tragarete Road on my bicycle so you catch a taxi to get to work on time!
Hopefully you remember these times!
JR.
Susan & family – I’m so sorry for your loss. May your years of memories sustain you and May Michael rest in eternal peace. Sylvia
Hi Susan, so sorry for your loss… our sincerest condolence to you and your family… 🙏🙏🙏
Michael… you once gave me words of wisdom… you said: “the mind is like a parachute…. if you don’t open it, it will not work”.
I had just arrived in Toronto in 1972 and you were mentoring me on the differences I would encounter & experience between 2 cities: Port of Spain vs Toronto. You were encouraging me to embrace change.
Rest in eternal peace my friend
Rest in peace Michael. We taught for several years together at St Isaac Jogues. My condolences to the family, may your memories of Michael bring you comfort.
Please accept my sincerest condolences. I enjoyed teaching with Michael, laughing in the staff room and the hijinks on the volleyball court. I always remember him as calm, cool, fun loving and easygoing. Praying for Michael, Susan and the whole family. May his soul rest in peace. 🙏🏼
I was a student of Mr. Haynes years ago. He wasn’t just a teacher, but a mentor. He always seemed to know what we needed. He was tough when he needed to be, funny, respectful, and always fair. He taught me more than just things like math and science. He helped teach me how to be a man. I will never forget Mr. Haynes and am blessed for having known him. My condolences to his entire family as they, and we lost a great man.
Len, Chris and I are so saddened to hear of your husband’s passing. Although words will not take away the grief you feel from the loss of your husband Susan, know that we are all thinking of you and sending you healing prayers, peace and comfort. Your extended PB family.
Mr Haynes was my grade 8 teacher. I have nothing but wonderful memories of him. He was a kind, generous, funny teacher that we all remember so dearly. Sending my condolences to his family, may he rest in peace.
My deepest condolences to the Haynes family. Prayers and love in your loss. Roohesh shaad.
Sincere condolences to his family …my thoughts are also with Susan today for her unwavering dedication to Michael during his long illness. God is good.
So sorry for your loss. Our sincerest condolences to you and your family.
If you know you know. This is a song that Mr. Haynes always played for us. Today I listen to this song in honor of him and it brings me back to our classroom in St. Isaac Jogues. He will always hold a special place in my heart.
Thank you for being the BEST teacher and role model we could have ever asked for. I am now in my 40s and I have never forgot your kindness and often speak of you.
Your memory will always live on.
My condolences to the Haynes family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. xo
The Circle Game by Joni Mitchell
… Yesterday a child came out to wander
Caught a dragonfly inside a jar
Fearful when the sky was full of thunder
And tearful at the falling of a star
… And the seasons, they go round and round
And the painted ponies go up and down
We’re captive on the carousel of time
We can’t return, we can only look
Behind, from where we came
And go round and round and round, in the circle game
… Then the child moved ten times round the seasons
Skated over ten clear frozen streams
Words like, “When you’re older” must appease him
And promises of someday make his dreams
… And the seasons, they go round and round
And the painted ponies go up and down
We’re captive on the carousel of time
We can’t return, we can only look
Behind, from where we came
And go round and round and round, in the circle game
… 16 springs and 16 summers gone now
Cartwheels turn to car wheels through the town
And they tell him, “Take your time, it won’t be long now
‘Til you drag your feet to slow the circles down”
… And the seasons, they go round and round
And the painted ponies go up and down
We’re captive on the carousel of time
We can’t return, we can only look
Behind, from where we came
And go round and round and round, in the circle game
… So the years spin by and now the boy is 20
Though his dreams have lost some grandeur coming true
There’ll be new dreams, maybe better dreams and plenty
Before the last revolving year is through
… And the seasons, they go round and round
And the painted ponies go up and down
We’re captive on the carousel of time
We can’t return, we can only look
Behind, from where we came
And go round and round and round, in the circle game
And go round and round and round, in the circle game
I have so many wonderful memories working with Michael at St. Isaac Jogues. He would always make me laugh with his wonderful sense of humour and witty comments. His caring and kind nature was definiely felt by all who knew him. My deepest condolences to his family.
Susan & family,
Sending you my deepest condolences, having Michael at baycrest was such a pleasure and he will be missed!