G. Michael Bonnor

G. Michael Bonnor

November 11, 1938 - March 29, 2024

G. Michael Bonnor, partner, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather,

friend and scientist, passed away suddenly due to heart complications. Born

in Hamburg, Germany in 1938, he grew up in Denmark with three brothers.

After the untimely death of their father Eric, the family continued to thrive

under the loving care of their mother, Elsbeth. Michael moved to Canada to

study forestry at the University of Toronto where he met and married Darralyn

Phelan. They had four sons: Michael, Neal, Eric and Brian. The family enjoyed

decades of worldwide adventure. He obtained a PhD in Forestry in 1970 and

worked as a research scientist for the federal government in Ontario and

British Columbia. After retirement, Michael continued to pursue an active life

on the west coast. He was a member of the Catalina Club, the Woodturning

Guild, CCCTS cycling club and the Cadboro Bay Senior Centre. With his

partner Cornelia he enjoyed cycling, hiking and years of travel.

Michael is survived by his brother Thomas, a loving partner, four sons and

their mother, as well as their families, including ten grandchildren and four

great-grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be held on June 15, 2024 at

the University Club in Victoria from 1400 to 1700 PDT. In lieu of flowers

please donate to the B.C. Heart and Stroke Foundation.