It is with deep sadness and love we say goodbye to Michael Terrence Furlong, born March 17th 1927, and passed away, surrounded by family, on May 11th, 2025, just after his 98th birthday. Michael was a true self-made man. He left school long before finishing high school to go to work and support his family with jobs as diverse as lumberjack and sod-cutter. After marrying his first wife, Violet Sawchuk, Michael managed and owned numerous gasoline stations in Edmonton and Maple Ridge and ran a pool hall as a side business. After meeting his second wife, June Fuller, in 1983, he continued his entrepreneurial journey by operating the Maple Ridge Golf Course and becoming a housing developer. Michael was a true builder. He built just about anything his children and grandchildren needed: tree houses, zip lines, home additions, bathrooms, kitchens, and more. Well into his 80s, Michael could be found up on a roof installing shingles. At 90, he flew to Toronto to help build a storage shed for one of his sons. Never one to exercise at a gym, Michael became a keen competitor playing hockey in 50-and-over leagues, only hanging up his skates on his 80th birthday. More than one opponent was surprised when “the old guy” beat them to the puck! Michael had a mischievous side as well, especially when he and his brother, Walter, were together. They teamed up multiple times and in various costumes in both the Edmonton Klondike Raft Race and the Fraser River Raft Race, winning numerous times. Michael was known far and wide for his St. Patrick’s Day regalia, dying his snow-white hair a bright green and charming everyone he met. He remained a dedicated wit and punster to the end, making jokes and laughing with his family right until his final hours. Michael was the patriarch and anchor of the Furlong family. He leaves behind his partner and wife June Fuller, his sister Christine Buck (Crick), six children — Bryan (Lisa), Gary (Ronalda), Roger (Heidi), Jay (Laura), Sandra (Jim), and Michael (Angie) – three step-children – Lilian (Roy), Keith (deceased) (Diane) and Bruce (Rety) along with his many beloved grandchildren (23) and great grandchildren (12 and counting). He was a quiet and strong man, a wonderful father, both generous and supportive. He will be missed. A Celebration of Life will be held on March 7,2026 at Maple Ridge Senior Centre from 4PM to 8PM. There will be a Dinner of Remembrance at 6 PM If you wish to attend the dinner please RSVP by February 24th to JLCFuller41@gmail.com