It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we say goodbye to our beloved brother, Michael. His passing was sudden and far too soon, leaving us at the age of 59. Michael was predeceased by his parents; Isabella in 1997 and Smile in 2017. He is survived by his sisters Fran (Joe predeceased 1996), Isabella (Bob). He was a kind and caring Uncle to; Doug, Darren, Cynthia (Chris), Sarah (Oscar), Matthew (Marianne); great-uncle to, Zac, Jordan, Josh, Joe, Emma, Keira, Mason and great-great-uncle to Owen. He will be missed by many other relatives and friends. Michael was born in Victoria and called it home for his entire life. His family was of paramount importance to him. His ability to make others feel special was a gift well learned from his parents. Like his father, he was a humble and quiet man who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, his sports teams, music, travel, poker to name just a few. A Celebration of Life will be held at First Baptist Church, 877 N. Park St, Victoria, on Friday, October 1, 2021 at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Michael’s name to the BC SPCA, https://spca.bc.ca/locations/victoria, or to a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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James Feil
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Paul I met Mike working at the airport. Jeff and I loved our hockey spats with him. Truly a shock to hear this sad news. May you sleep well Mikey
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Six Mile Pub Family Our condolences to Michael’s friend’s & family as he is in our heart and mind.
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Cat I’m so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. You are all in our prayers.
Lots of love
Cat, Shupri, Cynthia and Evelyn
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Tom Jackson He leaves a large space that can only be fill by love…Seeing his smiling face and feeling his kind hug when I arrive at christmas will be dearly missed…I will sing and pray for his peaceful journey to the spirit world.
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David (Kent) Reid With love and prayers I am thinking of Mike and all that knew him.
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Kathleen Cimaglia I am so sorry to hear about Mike’s passing ,,,leaving this world so soon. My sympathies are with you Fran and Bim and your families. I’m sorry that I am unable to attend the service for Mike but I will remember him fondly and pray for his peaceful rest
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Gloria Gray I will miss Mike. He was a very good neighbour with thoughtful things to say. He was a kind and gentle soul who thought of others.. I will miss our chats about Coronnation Street, his stories of the trips he took with the Cory group and reminiscing about his parents.. COVID times were lonely for Mike.because he missed the people he would see in his weekly routine, like going to play music bingo and the more extravagant things like going on Cory trips. I will think of you when ever I have a coke or those chips you loved so much.
Rest in peace Mike. ❤️To the family I wish you healed hearts and laughter in amoungst the tears, as you recall the Mike memories you all share. Bless you all!
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Dee Ogden We were next door neighbours since 1995. Had many a
chat over the fence, bonded over Corrie and had some great laughs. I treasure the pen Mike brought back from Highclere Castle. Felt like Fernwood royalty. Mike’s kindness knew no bounds. He baked us cookies at Christmas one year before his surprise visit to see family in Alberta. Big and generous laughs are what I will remember the most. Rest well my friend.
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Willis Wright May your brother truly find peace now.
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Mary G Cecol To Michael’s family, dear friends and especially his Coronation Street friends across Canada. I am sending you all my sincere condolences. I had the personal pleasure in meeting Michael in 2012 during our 1st Coronation Street Tour in Manchester. During that time, the fascination with our beloved Corrie, built a foundation of a friendship that lasted since. Michael, myself and many others from Corrie Canadian group, kept in touch via Facebook messages, comments and supported each other with the trials and triumphs of life. Whenever he posted his comments, or pictures, I always felt his reach of kindness, good sense of humour and caring. Michael, may the angels in heaven, keep you well and we here, will always remember you.
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Lorna Wilson I met Michael on a Coronation Street trip in England in 2012 and saw him again on another Coronation Trip in 2014 in England. Michael was the consummate Coronation Street fan. Our Corrie group were looking forward to seeing Michael again in 2022. We will carry his love of Corrie with us. Your CanCor friends will miss you. Heaven has gained a special angel.
Lorna Wilson and CanCor group.
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Cheryl Bertrand I met Michael when we were on a trip to England and Coronation Street. He was a kind and caring soul. The Cancor tour group will miss him . Please accept our condolences to the entire family and know that he will be fondly remember. From a fellow Corrie Fan .
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Melanie Bolster I’m am heart broken to hear of Mike’s passing. He was a great friend to me and I will always remember our chats at the airport. My condolences to his family and loved ones.
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Debbie Reynolds My thoughts and prayers are with you Fran and your family. I know he will be missed dearly by all who knew him. I meet Mike quite a few times and he had such a soft gentle spirit, always friendly and showed interest in what was going on. Blessings from Doug and I. We’re here if you need anything. Xoxo
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Cindy Turner My sincere condolences Fran and Bim. I will always remember the memories of Christmas spent in Victoria and how much fun Michael was. He was such a gentle soul, the world needs many more Mike’s. Proud to be cousins with him.
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Fernand John Lepage The good part, is too kept hearing about Mike. I feel like I know him for years, but the sad part is that he has passed to early…
I would of love to get to know him but this was so sudden. Took all of us off guard. What I can do is to ask God to make sure that Mike find peace and that he finally look over his two sisters that miss him so much and help them finding ways to realize that he is relieved from all the silent pain that he went through over the last few years…
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Lee and Debbie Townsend Dear Isabella and family, We are so sorry to hear of Mikes’s passing. We never had the opportunity to meet him, but felt like we knew him as Marianne was always talking about Uncle Mike. Our sincere condolences to all the family. May your great memories of him comfort you in the days ahead.
With Love and prayers, we are thinking of you.
Take care, Love Debbie and Lee.
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Barb Ross They broke the mold when Mike was born, one of the kindest people I have had the pleasure to know. Love you all in the family and know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers
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Barb Ross Oh I am sooo sorry to hear of Mikes passing he was one of a kind and will be so missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, I wish I could be there to give you all a hug
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Brent Palmer We are so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing and will always keep him in our prayers.It was shocking news.
He will be sadly missed (Great Guy)
Brent/Ree
I would like to offer my condolences and blessings to the family and friends. May Michael’s soul Rest In Peace.