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Heather McKean posted a condolence
Thursday, June 24, 2021
I worked with Mike at McMaster children’s hospital. He was such a lovely person. Darlene, he spoke of you often with so much love and adoration. Mike was a natural with children and such a great coworker. We will miss him dearly. So sorry for your loss.
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Natasha Brownrigg posted a condolence
Monday, June 14, 2021
Mike made our clinic a better place to work. He was hard working, managed a variety of personalities with ease and made everyone feel better. This is heartbreaking on so many levels most of all to you his family. My deepest condolences to Darlene and family. He will always be remembered in a very positive way.
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Kimberly McNulty lit a candle
Friday, May 28, 2021
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John & I send our deepest sympathies & condolences to Darlene & family.
Mike was an amazing man, friend & neighbour.
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Tammy posted a condolence
Thursday, May 27, 2021
My condolences to Darlene and family.
We may not have kept in touch over the years, but the memories of all adventurous things Michael and I did, will never leave....from teaching my to ride the dirt bike, taking me fishing in Grandpa's row boat to trying to teach me to build a bonfire(which to this day, I still can't do), and so many other memories.
You'll be missed but never forgotten, RIP cousin.
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Heather Scott posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Mike was a great man, so kind and genuine, always willing to help. He will be
Greatly missed at the Hospital and in life. My condolences to his family He spoke so kindly of you all.
Heather Scott
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Amanda posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Mike was a great co-worker, His dedication to the patients he cared for was remarkable, always greeting them with a smile. You will be missed at McMaster. RIP Mike
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Monica Scott posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
So sorry for your loss.
Thinking of all of you and sending my deepest condolences.
I'm a HCA with NRT. I only knew of Mike to see his bubbly ways and smile through the by ways of the hospitals. Hoping you all find peace in your
heart knowing that many thoughts and prayers are being sent your way through this difficult time.
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Marco Greco posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
My Condolences to Mikes family, he was an amazing guy to work with, I will miss him
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Monica Scott lit a candle
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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Most people know that Mike was my stepfather. He wasn’t the man god chose to help create me, but he was the man god chose to raise me and love me unconditionally.
He used to proudly tell the story of how he came to live with us.
Each day after work he would stop by, ask to use the shower, strategically place his clothes in the laundry, and his toothbrush by the sink. In a nutshell, he essentially moved himself in little by little each day, and before we knew what had happened, we had less room in the closets, new furniture, and a live in chef!
The moment he met my mother he fell in love.
But for the first few years things were rough. Mike and my mom had many ups and downs as some couples do. And it was during this time that most people told him he should move on and be with someone younger, as my mother was 10 years his senior. But Mike refused. His love for my mother was a love like no other. It’s one of those special kinds of love that not all people get to experience. They were best friends, lovers and soulmates. There was nothing they didn’t know about each other, no secret they didn’t share, and they loved each other unconditionally.
My relationship with him in the beginning was rocky. I was a young girl who’s mother had been married twice before, and now fallen in love with a younger man. I thought they were doomed and I didn’t hesitate to tell him any chance I could. Mikes response was always,
“we’ll see about that”.
Every time I tried to push him away he fought harder to show me how much he loved me, would be there for me, and love me unconditionally. In fact, when he proposed to my mother he also proposed to me asking me to be his daughter. In the end he would proudly boast about how wrong I was and I was proud to say he was right!
When I had my first child I found myself raising him on my own. Mike stepped in and was like a father figure to my son. When I was pregnant he excitedly announced that he would teach the baby all the sports he could, and they would play and watch hockey together! And that’s exactly what he did.
Mike was an amazing grandfather. He loved both of his grandkids more than anyone can imagine. There isn’t anything he wouldn’t do for them. Day or night, rain or shine, sick or not, he gave all of himself each any everyday. And a love that was unconditional.
I could go on and on for days about how great of man he was. But everyone he met knows it. He left a mark everywhere he went and with everyone he met. He was a hard worker who loved his job. He was so proud to be doing the work he was in the hospital. He had a sense of pride for the work he did, and each time he was given praise at work he would come home with a brighter glow than before. His work gave him a purpose and passion he loved.
I will miss my dad more than words can describe. There is an empty place since he has been gone. Replaced with a list of things he will never get to do, experiences we will never have, and a sorrow so deep only the best of men leave behind. I wish he was given the chance to live on and I am heartbroken by his sudden and tragic passing. But I know how much my dad loved life and I know he would want me to live on loving life as he did. Finding the greatest of joys in the simplest of pleasures, smiling everyday, full of hope for the future, and with a passion for living.
After my dad passed his eyes were donated and if you know my dad at all you know he was basically blind. I know that is my dads sense of humour saying one last time to us,
“you guys made fun of my eyes, thick glasses and poor sight, but look at them now!”
I only pray that person enjoys seeing the world and all it’s beauty as my dad did.
Love you dad, may you Rest In Peace.
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Sonia Rodrigues posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
My heartfelt condolences go out to Mike's family at this difficult time. It was a pleasure working with Mike at HGH EP. He will be deeply missed
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Maryann Arlotta posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
My deepest condolences to all of Mikes family and friends. There are not enough words to describe how wonderful a man Mike was. His sole purpose was to bring joy and happiness in everything he did and said to everyone. Always a smile and willingness to help whoever he could. He was an important part of our EP family. He spoke often of his love for his own family. May you all be comforted by his love for you. Thank you Mike. You will be very missed. Mori
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Nicole Troskot posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
My condolences to Mike's family and friends. It was a pleasure to work with Mike briefly in the EP lab and the ENT clinic at Hamilton General. Although brief, I will always remember him by his positive and uplifting presence. Rest In Peace Mike, he will be missed!
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Aunt Linda lit a candle
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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My condolences Darlene & family. Mike you will always be remembered.You will have many loving arms waiting for you in heaven.Love Aunt Linda
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Jen Shwedyk posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
My sincere condolences on Mike’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with Mike in ENT at the General. Always willing to help with his positive attitude. Quick chats in the hallway. Mike was a great guy!
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Caitlin Panton posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
My sincere condolences to Mike’s family and friends. I had the pleasure of working with Mike for many years. He was a lovely man, always happy and positive. He will be dearly missed. May you find peace with each other during this difficult time.
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Sherri posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
My condolences to your family!
I had the pleasure of working with Mike in the ENT dept at McMaster!
He always came in with a smile on his face and a bounce in his step, he was such a kind and caring man.
I’m so sorry for your families loss, gone way too soon!
RIP.....Mike!
Now you are the guardian angel to your family.
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Lyndsie Cox posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Mike was a wonderful, kind, upbeat, helpful, hard-working human being. It was a pleasure to work with Mike and he will be greatly missed. In evenings after work, Mike would racing home to be with his family and hop in the pool. Our deepest condolences to the family. May the wonderful memories you shared bring peace and comfort in the days ahead.
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Nancy Tukonic posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Mike was such a kind soul and I had the privilege of working with him in the EP lab. May God comfort you at this difficult time and may the memory of Mike, forever live in your hearts. We will all miss him!
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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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I miss you so much papa
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wayne posted a condolence
Monday, May 24, 2021
sorry for your loss darlene and family .A good man gone to soon he was a great husband father and granfather to yous
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Monday, May 24, 2021
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