October 30, 1959 – February 13, 2011
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Mike. Born and raised in Victoria he is predeceased by his father, George. Mike is lovingly remembered by his wife, Nikki; daughter, Jacqui; son, Tyler; and mother, Doreen.
Mike was involved for a number of years as coach for Gordon Head Girls Fastball and more recently as his son’s lacrosse coach with Saanich Tigers.
A celebration of Mike’s life will be held at THE WESTIN BEAR MOUNTAIN BALL ROOM, 1999 Country Club Way on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 2:00 pm.
47 Responses
Nikki, my heart breaks for you and your family. If you need anything, please let me know. You are all in my thoughts.
Nikki;Jacqui and Tyler:
I was very fortunate to be a friend of Mikes and yours .My heart goes out to all his family ; he was a great guy with a great sense of humour who loved his family and it showed . He will be missed by all those that knew him . you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Big Rob
Love you Nikki…..my most sincere positive thoughts go to you, tyler and Jacqui. Nikkie, you are such a positive light at work, I know you will be the light for your family in this time of need. Please let me know if you need anything. I miss you
xo
Pam
I was so saddened to hear Mike had left us. He was the nicest guy who was a friend in grade school at Willows through to grade 9 at Oak Bay. When I learned Nikki was his wife, and that they had kids, I was delighted…delighted he had done well, found a great gal and had a loving family. Mike deserved that.
I had so hoped the opportunity would arise to see him again to express how proud of him I was…but…dear Mike.
Clay’s right though, Mike’s Hot Wheels set…was awesome.
Drive on, Mike.
With heart-felt sympathies to the Deighton’s, Geoff G.
Dear Nikki and Tyler,
I was very shocked to hear the news of Mike’s passing. He was so obviously a great parent and partner and an all around good human being. It was a privilage to have met such a caring person.
If there is anything at all I or the staff at Sylvan can do to help with anything now or in the weeks to come, please let us know and we will be there for you.
My heart goes out to both of you and your family.
Penny
Nikki, so sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Dear Nikki and Tyler,
We were shocked and deeply saddened when we heard the news. If there’s anything we can do to help you through this, let us know. All of our staff are thinking of you and your family.
Deepest sympathies,
Mike, Allison, Jennifer, and the rest of your friends at Sylvan.
Nikki, we’re so very shocked and saddened to hear of Mike’s death. We will always remember that fun New Year’s Eve with you two when we all went to Butchart Garden. He was a great, funny guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jacqui and Tyler.
Love, Jeff & Jen
Dear Deighton family, and especially Doreen Deighton,
I unfortunately hadn’t seen Mike for many years but often thought of Mike. I especially remember the times we had at Carnarvan Park playing road hockey. I vivedley remember the final game of the Stanley Cup in 1967 when the Leafs won and you and your dad George celebrated with pots and pans. You had the best Hot Wheels collection ever! Loved you buddy!
Love,
Clay McMeekin
Dear Nikki.
My heart goes out to you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Please know that you are in my loving thoughts.
Traudy Chinneck