After a long road and tough fight, it is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Michael John Tobin, age 69, formerly of Dunville, Placentia Bay.

Passed peacefully away surrounded by his loving family at Lions Manor Nursing Home, Placentia, on October 27, 2024.

Predeceased by his wife Marguerite; his parents James and Louise Tobin of Dunville; two sets of grandparents; in-laws John and Bernadette Mulrooney and brothers-in-law John Mulcahy, Anthony Spurvey and Stephen Griffin; sister-in-law Rose Mulrooney; and nephew Sean Mulcahy.

He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his loving and precious daughter Sheila; sisters Dorothy Mulcahy (predeceased by husband John), Bernadette Snow (Barry), Doreen Bolt (Churchill) and Theresa (Ray); brothers-in-law Pats (Chris), Dan (Barb), Berk (Kay), Jackie, Wayne (Tracey) and Tommy (Marilyn); sisters-in-law Loretta, Meme (Larry), Carm (Ray), Kitty (friend Charlie) and Dorothy (Darrell); many nieces, nephews and cousins; as well as special friends Tom Bennett and the Bennett Family. 

The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff of the Beachside Manor, and the staff of the Lions Manor for the wonderful care given to Mike, also to Wayne Mulrooney for being the younger brother that he never had. Special thanks to Charmaine Comerford and Colin Lambe for everything they did for Mike over the years.  Your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. A very special thanks to Darlene Young for being such an angel to us all, in our time of need. 

Mike put everyone above himself and loved his family immensly.  He fought for his life until the very end, and if love could have saved him, he would have lived forever. 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Maher's Funeral Home, Placentia. Visitation to take place on Tuesday, October 29th from 2pm to 9pm. Funeral Service to take place on Wednesday, October 30th at 10:30am at Maher's Funeral Home, Placentia.  Interment to follow at Dermot McGettigan Memorial Cemetery, Southeast Placentia.