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End of a season

michael mpcmichael mpc Posts: 422
in The potting shed

Hello,

Sorry to have to write a post of this nature but Michael wished me to leave a post for those he may have communicated with on this forum.

I'm sorry to have say that Michael lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday the 26th April. Prior to passing away he asked me to let you guys and girls know on this site.

Thanks for letting him be a part of this group he enjoyed his time on here and he loved his garden.

Ellen Corrigan

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117

    Hi Ellen - thank you for letting us know. How very sad. I didn't know he was ill - but I saw his posts regularly. He obviously did love his gardening, and it's nice to know he enjoyed being a part of the forum. 

    He thanked me privately for some advice I once offered and it was kind of him to do that. It's always appreciated. 

    Much love to all those he's left behind x

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,088

    This is a great surprise.  It's only a short while ago that he was posting about how many hundreds of onions and dozens of tomatoes he had planted.   Such an enthusiastic gardener and a lovely man to know on here.

    I am so sorry for your loss.   Ours too but obviously he will be sorely missed by his family and friends.  Condolences to all.

    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • TesniTesni Posts: 163

    I am so sorry to hear that.

  • Daisy33Daisy33 Posts: 1,031

    Hello Ellen

    How terribly sad. Michael certainly made his mark on this forum.

    My deepest condolences to his family and friends, and thank you for posting here at such a difficult time for you.

    Kindest regards

    Daisy

  • KeenieKeenie Posts: 29

    Sorry to hear of your loss.

    I've only recently started posting so didn't get the chance to chat with Michael, but have been reading the posts on this forum for quite some time. Michael was always one to share experience and information and I'm sure I won't be the only one to miss that.

    my thoughts are with his family and friends

  • chickychicky Posts: 10,410

    I am very sorry to hear this news.  Michael was full of great advice.  We'll miss such a friendly, knowledgeable Forumite.  Thoughts are with you and all his loved ones.

  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505

    A sad loss. Rest in peace, Michael.

    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,146

    Ellen, thank you for letting us know - I'm so very sorry to hear such sad news. Michael was always so keen and so positive and unfailingly good humoured. I shall miss him. My sincere condolences to his family and all who loved and cared for him. 


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • NoraWNoraW Posts: 393

    Hello Ellen,

    I’m so, so sorry to hear of your loss.

    Thank you for posting on Michael’s behalf, to let his friends know here on the forum about his passing. Michael was a regular poster with a wealth of knowledge, and he will truly be missed.

    Myself and the team here at GW send our condolences to you, and to your family and friends at this difficult time ?

    Best wishes,

    Nora

  • LG_LG_ Posts: 4,360

    RIP Michael, and thanks for letting us know, Ellen. Thinking of you and yours at this sad time.

    'If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.'
    - Cicero
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