It is with great sadness that the family of Michel announces his unexpected passing on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the age of 56 years. He will be sadly missed by his common-law spouse Diane Ouellette. Loving father of Patrick Carriere (Candace) and step-father of Angele Lavictoire (Jonathan Plante). Cherished grandfather of Kendra & Travis Carriere and Nolan & Logan Plante. Brother of Rose-Aimée (Marcel) Briere, Ronald (Georgette), Henriette Thiffeault (late Roger), Huguette (Luc) Bureau, Elianna (Joel) Michaud and Henri (Sylvie). He leaves many nieces and nephews as well as many brothers and sisters-in-law of the Ouellette family. Predeceased by his parents Henri and Elianna (nee Beauvais) and his siblings Laurier (Barbara), Richard, Hector, Ange-Aimé, Laurianne and Laurette. As per Michel's wishes, cremation has taken place. Remembrance donations to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. The family will receive friends from 7-9 pm on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the MIRON-WILSON FUNERAL HOME, CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 150 Balsam St. S. Timmins