Saint John/Sydney
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our son, brother, father, uncle, cousin, and friend, Michael Herbert Bagnell, on Friday, August 9, 2024. Mike passed from a sudden heart attack at his home in Saint John, NB.
In Mike’s youth he attended Mira Road Elementary School, Malcolm Monroe Junior High, Riverview High School and Memorial High school in Sydney Mines. He was awarded a skills competition award, for which he travelled to BC to receive.
In his youth Mike played hockey for the County and City from tots through to midget. Mike played hard, loved hard and at times was hardheaded. He had the knack and skills to put together or fix just about any mechanical device.
Mike served in the Canadian Armed Forces as a vehicle technician in the Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers Division. His career spanned 17 years in which he was posted to three different cities. Mike also served his country in a seven-month deployment in Afghanistan for which he was extremely proud to have represented our Canadian soldiers. He retired in 2019 to Saint John to be near his children.
Mike is survived by his two children, Michael, and Gracelyn, who were his world; father, Michael Bagnell (Ruby); mother, Maria Steele; brother, Brandon; niece, Abigale; many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and special ‘Nannie’, Anna Bagnell, whom he loved beyond words.
Mike was predeceased by his grandfather, Herbert Bagnell; grandparents, Patrick and Catherine Steele; as well as his stepdad, Paul Horgan (Maria).
Cremation for the late Michael Bagnell has taken place in Saint John, NB.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Mike Bagnell will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Sunday, August 18, 2024. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 12 noon to 2 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Interment will take place on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 10 a.m. in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
For those unable to attend, Live Streaming will be available on our website.
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Donations in memory of Mike may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
My condolences to all of his family. May he R.I.P.
From: Barbara MacKeigan
Mike, Ruby, and family, I am very sorry for your loss.
From: Matthew Cook
Sending our sympathies to Mike’s family.
From: Horgan & Hickeys
So very sad to read about the sudden passing of Mike. My daughter, Dorisa ( his classmate from grade primary at Mira Road Elementary) bought it to my attention. So unbelievable and so tragic for all his loved ones. Sincere condolences.
From: Francine Pertus
Maria, Mike,Brandon and family
Our sincere condolences on Michael’s passing ❤️
My deepest condolences to all
Sincere condolences to Anna, Michael and the entire family.I remember Mikey as a baby in Anna’s kitchen.The friendship goes back many years. In sympathy ! Allan Nicholson
Sending my deepest condolences to Mikes’ children and family.
Maria,Mike and Brandon
Our most sincerest condolences on your loss.
We are away at this time but your are all in our prayers .
Blair and Evelyn(Baldwin)Mac Sween
We’re there for you buddy
my condolences, Mike was a dear friend.
My condolences on Mike’s passing, I have served with Mike at 2RCR for a few years he was great guy to be around.
Brandon i am so sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family.
Our sincere condolences on Mike’s passing, no words can express the heartache for all of Mike’s family and friends.RIP
Brandon sincere condolences to you and family,thinking of you all
Sincerest condolences to Maria, Mike, Brandon and family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
This comes at a complete shock. He was so very young. RIP my brother in arms.
So sorry for the families loss🙏😢
Condolences to Mike’s parents, brother, children, family & friends.
Mike was one of a kind & will be missed by so many!
Rest Easy Mike ❤️
My condolences to Mike’s family. Rest in peace.
Maria , so sorry for you and your family’s great loss. Prayers are being said for you all.
Sending heartfelt condolences, may he rest in peace. He will me missed by many.
I am so sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences to all of Mikes’ family and friends.
Dear Marie, I cannot express enough my sorrow for your great loss. I am thinking of you and sending my love. So very shocking, I hope you can feel my love and hugs. Please take care of yourself!
A piece of me died with you Bags. Rest easy brother.
Never Forgotten, Forever missed!
Maria,Mike and Brandon we are so sorry for your loss.Mike was a great person when he hung around with little Brad.He will be missed.Crissy,Brad Mac Kinley , Marion Bridge.
So so sad to here of the loss of your son .Our deepest condolences Maria , Mike and family
To the Bagnell family our deepest condolences. Mike was a good friend and neighbor. His love for his children was very strong, as was his concern for others. He will be missed.
Joan, Chuck, and Doug Fillmore
Deepest condolences to Mike’s children and family. He holds a dear place in our hearts.
To the Bagnell family our deepest condolences. Mike was a good friend and neighbor. His love for his children was very strong, as was his concern for others. He will be missed.
Joan, Chuck, and Doug Fillmore
To Maria and all of the Steel and Bagnell families,
My deepest and sincere sympathies are with you during this time of incredible loss. May all the wonderful memories of Mike give you strength during the difficult days, weeks and months ahead. Sincerely, Genevieve (MacGillivary) Richardson
To Mike, Ruby and all the family . Very sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Our prayers are with you .
I was shocked to see this today. Mike was my neighbor many years ago and was like a big brother. We managed to keep in touch over the years, I’ll miss his annual Happy New Year message.
Condolences to his family ..
Sending our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family at this sad time. I hope that the cherished moments you shared will bring you some comfort.
My condolences to Mike’s family…happy to have been part of his journey here…may the memories he created help you all in the days ahead🙏
Stewart and I are so sorry for your loss. Condolences to all. Barbara & Stewart
So sorry for your loss. Prayers and sympathy.
Many lost a piece of their heart that day. My love to you all, and you are in my thoughts