Passed away peacefully at Hawera Hospital on Tuesday 6th June 2023, aged 75 years. A happy release from Dementia. Dearly loved husband of Gillian. Loved father and father-in-law of Lee-anne and Rowe, and Nicola. Dearly loved Poppa of Flynn, Lucy, Milla, and Katelyn. Family and friends are warmly invited to join in celebrating the life of Michael held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ngatai Street Manaia, Saturday 10th June 2023 commencing at 11am. Followed by laying Michael to rest at Manaia Cemetery.