THWAITES, Michael Gordon

Suddenly at his home on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 in his 25th year; beloved son of Wendy and David Thwaites. Michael leaves behind his brothers Bryan and Matt, his grandmother Marie Willan and his grandparents Carol and Peter Koeslag. Michael is survived by his aunt Linda, uncles George, Stephen and Rod, other relatives and many friends. Having been predeceased by his grandfathers Graham Willan and George Thwaites and his uncle Russ Willan. Michael walked his 25 years on earth with a passion to serve, to love God and others. He loved music and worship, he served in mission outreaches in Honduras, El Salvador, and New York City and serving at both Teen Ranch Orangeville and Teen Ranch, Scotland. He completed college at Faith Mission College Edinburgh, Scotland before returning to continue his service at Teen Ranch, Orangeville.

Visitation

Friends may call at the Dods & McNair Funeral Home & Chapel,

21 First St., Orangeville on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.

Service

Funeral Service will be from Orangeville Baptist Church on Monday, June 23, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.

Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy donations to Teen Ranch or

Orangeville Baptist Church Worship Fund.

A tree will be planted in memory of Michael in the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville.

A dedication service will be held on Sunday, September 14th, 2008

at 2:30 p.m.