2011

Mike was born on January 30, 1934 in Dublin, Ireland, immigrated to Canada in 1954, and arrived in Vancouver in 1957. Mike ended his 39 year career with Eaton's as store manager of the Park Royal, West Van store. He was a member and past president of the WV Chamber of Commerce and also founding president of the Coho Festival. Mike was passionate about salmon conservation, the environment and contributed to the DFO as a significant volunteer both locally and federally. Although he loved sport fishing, ironically his contributions never included eating seafood. Some of his happiest times were cruising the islands with his wife and wonderful friends. Mike and Lenore retired to Union Bay, Vancouver Island where he continued to contribute to his community. His endeavours included salmon enhancement projects, president of the Hart Washer Creek Society and was on the local credit union Board of Directors. He continued his talent for carpentry, making furniture and even a canoe. Mike was an honourable man who quietly helped and mentored. One of his greatest thrills was taking people out to catch their first fish. That led to volunteer work taking persons with disabilities out on the boat with Lenore.