Sunday, March 6, 2016
It is indeed sad to hear of Mike's passing. We had found it difficult to get in contact with him and to then find that our worst fears were true. Mike and I were friends, and close ones, for many years beginning at Balmy Beach Public school and continuing to about the age of 30. We lost contact when we moved to Montreal and Mike and family went west to B.C. for what we used to describe as a hippy lifestyle. (Attached is a photo of our hockey team from 1951.) We shared the adventures of our teenage years, first girlfriends, first cars, first jobs and lots of laughs. Our weddings were very close (photo attached of our wedding with Mike proposing a toast.) We were delighted to visit with Elma and Mike several years ago and to see how happy they were together. He was a close friend for many years, and a good one. I am sorry that he is gone and offer my condolences and that of Lynn’s, to his family and friends. – Ron Pickering
