Charles “Michael” Palmer, of RR#3 Tiverton by the lake, passed away peacefully with family by his side at Brucelea Haven, on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in his 78th year. Cherished husband of Marilyn Palmer (née Duck). Beloved father of Warren Palmer of RR#3 Tiverton and Daisy (Holger) Kraul of Dörverden, Germany. Loved grandfather of Liam and Noah. Missed by sisters-in-law Sharon Jeffrey of Port Elgin and Karen Duck (Todd Kennedy) of MacGregor. Also missed by his nephews Charlie and Cory and nieces Christine (Joe) Salerno and Brittany Kennedy. Predeceased by his parents Charles and Gretta (née Brinkman) Palmer and brother Mac Palmer. Visitation will be held at the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home, Kincardine on Monday, March 13, 2017 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. where the funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Janet MacDonald officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Western University (Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences), Lighthouse Swing Band or Underwood-Wesley Pastoral Charge would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.