Passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 14, 2017; he had just turned 20. Max was the beloved son of Steven Snelling and Robin (Mark Eady). Devoted brother of Nicole Anne Snelling and Juliette Eady. Treasured grandson of Roberta DeBraie; Tom and Helen DeBraie and the late Douglas F. and the late Beatrice Snelling. Much loved nephew of David and Adina Snelling, Mary Dawn DeBraie, Michelle DeBraie, David and Ascension DeBraie and Michael DeBraie. Sadly missed by his cousins; Adam, Jake, Olivia, Alexander DeBraie and Hayden Snelling. Forever remembered by the Eady family, his many friends and hockey teammates.

Max was a proud scholar, having received many academic accomplishments including; the Graduation Scholarship subject awards in Physics and Computer Science, he was an honour roll recipient for all four years of high school at St. Thomas More. Max was an Ontario Scholar and received the Hamilton Health Sciences Board of Directors Scholarship Award. Max was pursuing post secondary studies at McGill University in physics. Max enjoyed amateur astronomy; playing the guitar, chess and hockey.

Visitation at Bay Gardens Funeral Home, "William J. Markey Chapel", 947 Rymal Road East, HAMILTON (905.574.0405) on Friday, May 19, 2017 from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Vigil Prayers will be offered at the funeral home on Friday at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass at Corpus Christi Parish, 1694 Upper James Street, Hamilton on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.

For those who wish, memorial donations can be made to a scholarship fund in honour of Max's love of physics through the St. Thomas More Scholarship Program. So that he can help future physics students. (cheques payable to St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School - The Maximillian Snelling Physics Scholarship).

Please sign the online Book of Condolences at baygardens.ca.