Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Friday March 4, 2016, at the age of 65 years. Michael beloved brother of Barbara Hazlewood of Toronto and Douglas James Howell II and his wife Patricia of Nova Scotia. Loving uncle of Jennifer, Janice, Kathleen and Douglas James Howell III “D.J.”. He will be greatly missed by his great nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends from around Ontario. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Southlake Regional for all of their wonderful care and support. The family will receive friends at the M.W. Becker Funeral Home (490 The Queensway South, Keswick) on Monday March 7, 2016 from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 11-12 p.m., followed by a Funeral Service in the Chapel at 12 Noon. In memory of Michael, donations to Southlake Regional H.C. would be appreciated. Sign an online book of condolences at mwbeckerfuneralhome.com VIEW VIDEO https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/FQ3FKKWBFSS9YWWK