MICHAEL WILLIAM CHANWAY

Condolences & Memories (28 entries)

• I only found out about this 1 month ago. I am saddened and confused why this would happen to such a good person. My deepest sympathy to Mary and Mike's family. - Posted by: James Unger (Old Friend) on: May 29, 2013

• To Mary and all of Mike's family, We were so shocked and saddened to hear about Mike. A genuinely nice guy - one of the good ones. We will miss seeing him at the lake. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Janalee & Craig & family (neighbors at Camp Neustadt) on: Jul 02, 2012

• Mike you left much too soon! I am going to miss you always calling me a "Tard" and me correcting you by saying "That's Tardette...you little Brat..lol". I miss you so much already...more than you will ever know! You will never be far away from me for you will always remain in my heart and in my thoughts. I am not ready to say good bye to you so I will just say "Till we meet again"....R.I.P. - Posted by: M.E. (friend) on: Jun 30, 2012

• We would like to send our deepest sympathy to the Chanway family. - Posted by: Lawerence &Alice Novak and family (Friends of the family) on: Jun 29, 2012

• Mike...you were one of the BEST! Your smile...your laugh...your story writing..will never be forgotten. You were always willing to help me when I needed it. I don't know who else will now go fishing with me during "first ice" when everyone else is too chicken ;) I will miss taking the pictures of your "Masters. You made catching them, look so easy! I remember the 1st day I met you....at an ice fishing derby no less :) I will miss you (and all your advice on catching my "Big One")! Condolences to Mary and the rest of your family. They are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace my friend....keep your lines tight up there! - Posted by: Rhonda Cook (Friend/ Fishing buddy) on: Jun 29, 2012

• I only fished with Mike a few times. I remember him as the accompanying picture....a big smile ear to ear. A terrible thing his passing. Makes me think of my own mortality, Mike was 5 years my junior. I hope gods hands are cradling you as you meet people you loved from the past and patiently wait for us to join you when our time comes. RIP Mike - Posted by: Allan Chemerika (Friend) on: Jun 28, 2012

• Wish you godspeed on your journey. Will miss your ways of teaching, being kind and also a friend. Thank you. - Posted by: Ken McKee (Co-worker and friend) on: Jun 28, 2012

• I had the opportunity to meet Mike and fish with him several times since we met for the first time at the 24 hr Marathon in 2005. One hell of a good guy who will be missed by all who knew him.Deepest condolences to the family on their tragic and sudden loss. RIP Mike - Posted by: Andy LeClair (friend) on: Jun 28, 2012

• I had the opportunity to meet Mike and fish with him several times since we met for the first time at the 24 hr Marathon in 2005.One hell of a good guy who will be missed by all who knew him.Deepest condolences to the family on their tragic and sudden loss.RIP Mike - Posted by: Andy LeClair (friend) on: Jun 28, 2012

• My deepest sympathies to Garry, Mary and the rest of Mike's Family. Ah Mike! What a journey you and I have been on! I first met Mike in Grade 7 at Valley Gardens Junior High. At that time we shared an interest in computers. As years progressed we hung out more and more, listened to the same music, talked a lot and became locker buddies in high school. One day my Mother asked me how I was enjoying my Granola bars in my lunch. I replied, "What Granola Bars?" Apparently every day for 1 month prior when you had a spare, you beat me to my lunch. I laughed and asked if they were good. You said, "Yes" and laughed with a guilty look on your face. After that my lunches were always a little bigger and we still remained friends. We got our driver's licenses @ 16 and by the time we were 17 we would skip school the odd time and head out to East Selkirk to fish for the day, both of us arriving home when school ended, books in hand. Your Dad once asked you why you smelled like salted minnows and fish. You told him we were dissecting in Science class that day. I don't think your Dad believed you, but he didn't pursue it at that time. Your Dad would drive us to Camp Neustadt and we'd stay at your Grandmothers place. Enjoying Summer, times @ the lake and having fun living life. We used to have a serious card game or 2 in your basement, calling in to the radio station to request some songs. We still saw each other, maybe once a year as our lives took different turns, but always remained friends. I am so sorry to see you go dear friend. My family was supposed to come out sooner to Neustadt but with work, plans had always been put on the back burner. We were/are going to come out for Kinderfest and I truly wish if I could could go back in time I would drop all plans and visit with you one more time. Take care good friend... you'll always be in my thoughts.... Till we meet again. - Posted by: Michael Hnatiuk (Friend) on: Jun 28, 2012

• Mike was one of the friendliest, most likeable men I've had the pleasure of knowing. The times we fished together were always full of joking and laughter. The world lost a great friend and angler. You will be missed. - Posted by: Andrew Klassen (Friend) on: Jun 28, 2012

• I Am going to miss you Fish-guy you where one of the good guys out there and ice fishing this year will not be the Same Snag-bee Buddy Snag-Bee My condolences To Mary and the family, and to all your Friends who are for-sure going to Miss you - Posted by: Clive BritinCanada (Fishing Buddy ) on: Jun 28, 2012

• My sympathy to the family. He was a great guy Rest in Peace Mike You will be missed. - Posted by: Brian Gearey (Fellow member of W.A.A.M.) on: Jun 28, 2012

• A better friend you could never ask for, that was Mike. I miss you already, I don't know what will happen when the water freezes over, Fir the first time in my life I am not looking forward to it. But I know you will be sitting there with other friends of mine, watching, and laughing every time one of my rare mishaps take place. Another fallen friend I will be looking up to the sky at, during my best and worst times. To Mary and the family, I am so sorry for your loss. BuckmrkGuy - Posted by: Todd Williamson (friends) on: Jun 28, 2012

• Mike was one of the good guys, liked by everyone and known as honest, hard working, generous and just great to be around. I only fished with him once, but counted him as a friend, chatting on FB often. Deepest sympathies to Mary, Mike's family and his many friends. You will be missed Mike. - Posted by: Scott Sime (fishing buddy) on: Jun 28, 2012

• I know your catching some big fish up there right now...your smile and sarcasm will be missed! - Posted by: Steven Wintemute (fishing buddy) on: Jun 28, 2012

• I remember you coming fishing with my dad and the family and I called u big foot, and u said as long as i can call u bug mouth. i said deal. lol - Posted by: KB (Fishing buddy) on: Jun 28, 2012

• Although I had only met Mike on a handful of occasions, one of the things I remember most was his infectious smile... you couldn't help but smile too. He will be missed by many. Sincerest condolences to family and friends. Be at peace. - Posted by: Darrin Bohonis (Fellow Angler) on: Jun 28, 2012

• It was extremely sad to hear about the untimely passing of Mike. He was an extremely likeable man and about as honest a man that one could ever hope to meet. His passion for angling was tremendously great. He excelled at ity and was one of the most productive ice fishers on the "BIG" lake as there ever was. We're gona miss your friendly smile Mike, however you will always remain in our thoughts. "May God Bless you" Sincere condolences from our home to Mike's wife & family members. - Posted by: Stu McKay (Friend) on: Jun 28, 2012

• to Gary & Carin, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. Be peaceful, knowing he's with his mom now. - Posted by: Sheena Fletcher Gibson () on: Jun 28, 2012

• Thoughts and prayers with the family at this time. Mike was a true friend who you could count on all the time. He was always able to make everyone smile and was a great practical joker. Mike's passion for life was an inspiration for all and he will be deeply missed. - Posted by: Craig Ferris (Friend) on: Jun 28, 2012

• Mike always had a big smile and a funny joke ready to crack at any given time. He was an exceptional angler and I learned a lot just from watching him. Wish I could have taken part in more of his epic fishing trips....my condolences to the family...RIP - Posted by: Donovan Pearase (Fishing buddy) on: Jun 28, 2012

• We first met at one of our monthly meetings at Walleye Anglers Association of Manitoba back in 2008. We shared stories and fished together at many of our club outings. It is with deep regret that we lost you so young and you were one of our best walleye anglers both on and off the ice. We will miss your stories and your smile. You brought joy to all around you. May you Rest In Peace dear friend and we will fish together once again on the other side. We send our sincere condolences to Mary Vermeer, family and friends. Sincerely, Frank and Dorothy Normand - Posted by: Frank & Dorothy Normand (Fishing buddies) on: Jun 28, 2012

• If u give a man a fish he will eat for a day. If you teach him how to fish he will sit in the boat and drink beer all day. Miss u Mike. Sorry I cannot be there for you at this time. But I did show up when you did your roof at the lake. To create more work for u falling thru the roof and getting tar every where. - Posted by: Richard Schade (Friend) on: Jun 28, 2012

• On behalf of the Walleye Anglers Association of Manitoba (WAAM) we wish to express express our sincere condolences to Mike's family and friends. - Posted by: Glen Konowalchuk (Friend) on: Jun 28, 2012

• Mike was one of the "good guys"and I will miss fishing with him, but I will always have him in my thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Lee Nolden (fishing buddy) on: Jun 28, 2012

• Mike was one of the "good guys"and I will miss fishing with him, but I will always have him in my thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Lee Nolden (fishing buddy) on: Jun 28, 2012

• Mike will be sadly missed. He was a great guy with an infectious smile. - Posted by: The Langfords (Friend) on: Jun 28, 2012