Obituary of Mickey McDermott

McDERMOTT, Irvine (Mickey) - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved "gentle giant”, Mickey, at Douglas Memorial Hospital on February 11th. Mickey was the much loved husband of Sandy (Davis). Proud and wonderful father to sons, Glenn (Kathy) and Bob (Kandy) and his daughter Janis (Robert) Coulis as well as Don Davis, Pam Salvador and Cindy (Brian) Meaney. He will also be missed by his sister Sally (Tom) Littlewood, brother-in-law Jim McColman, sister-in-law Gerry (Eric) Sahli and brothers-in-law Dave (Barb) and Denny (Carol) Hutton. He was predeceased by his first wife Mary Lou (McColman) For over three decades Mickey was the owner of McDermott Plumbing and Heating, servicing all of the, then, major factories as well as hundreds of domestic accounts in town. To further the industry, Mickey, a Master Plumber, apprenticed most of the plumbers in Fort Erie. He was a well-respected businessman, treating his clients with honesty and integrity. A great family man, he has for the past while been living vicariously through the experiences, adventures, golf games and travels of his much loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, of whom he was very proud. Mickey was very athletic, excelling in baseball and golf. He was proud to have played shortstop for the Horton Steel Sr. A team that won the all-Ontario finals in 1950. That team met annually for over fifty years to retell their "stories”. His other interests included gardening and travelling. Benner Funeral Services 1105 Benner Ave. Fort Erie entrusted with arrangements. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday February 17th from 6-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at St. John’s United Church, Sodom Road, Stevensville on Monday at 11 am. Interment to follow at St. John’s. If so desired, donations to St. John’s Stevensville United Church or Palliative Care at Douglas Memorial Hospital would be appreciated. Cards available during the visitation and funeral.