16 May 2021
It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Michael Daniel Falkenham of
Cape George, Antigonish County which occurred on May 16, 2021 at home, due to a heart
attack. The son of Dan and Florence (MacLean) Falkenham, he was born at St Martha’s Hospital, Antigonish, NS. He graduated from the Dr John Hugh Regional and at that time he began his career in fishing. In 2020 he became the captain of the River Dawson. Michael loved
everything about the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. He could turn his hand at
anything, no task too large. Mike was always ready and willing to help anyone.
He is survived by his parents Dan and Florence of Cape George, sisters: Norma (Kai) Salimaki,
Charlene Myles and brother: Allen (Tracy); nieces: Josee, Abby and Suvi ; nephews: River,
Dawson, Tommy, Sami and Noah. Michael was predeceased by maternal grandparents Joe and Marcella MacLean and paternal grandparents Kimball and Catherine Falkenham. Aunts Carly and Patricia, Uncle AJ and Brother in Law Ken Myles. Donations in Michael’s memory may be made to the Holy Rosary Cemetery Fund, 8317 Hwy 337 Livingstones Cove, Antigonish NS, B2G 2L1 or the N S Heart and Stroke Foundation. Due to Covid restrictions funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.