A much loved and respected community-minded man, Michael died suddenly on Saturday 1 June 2024 at the Mildura Base Hospital, with family by his side. Michael will be sadly missed by Paula, Simon and Eliza, Mark and Kelly, Stuart and Katie, and his ten grandchildren in Mildura, Perth, Canberra and Melbourne.
Family and friends of Michael are warmly invited to the celebration of his life at the Chapel of McGlynn Hunt Funerals 38-40 Madden Avenue, Mildura on Tuesday June 11 2024 at 3.30pm. At the conclusion of the service a private family interment will be held.
In-lieu of flowers; donations to Sunraysia Cancer Resources would be appreciated, envelopes provided at the service or via the link below.
Tributes
Elena Callipari Nemtsas
An intelligent, caring and genuinely interested person who taught many not only with his words but with his actions.
Always remembered
Heartfelt condolences to Michael’s family and dearest Paula. ♥️🙏
Jenny Gledhill
Michael has been remembered for being instrumental in applying for funding to initiate Sunraysia Cancer Resources, which has grown exponentially since opening in 2007.
Sincere Sympathy to Paula and family.
RIP Michael.
The committee, staff and volunteers of Sunraysia Cancer Resources Inc.
Cath Murphy
Thanks for your early teachings in Social Work, Michael. Now your good deeds are done, rest peacefully.
Condolences to Paula and Michael’s extended family.
Ginny Sadubin
Best Beloved Cuz Michael,
Who certainly threw himself fully into making the most of life, and was the precious link for our mothers – Joan & Mary – to our grandfather Claude Blatchford and his son, Fred – both of whom died far too early, and who we never knew.
Vicki Vale
To Paula
Sorry to hear about the passing of Michael.
our Condolences to yourself and the family .
Kevin and Vicki Vale xx