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MICHAEL GILDERS HAMMOND
Born: Sep 19, 1935
Date of Passing: Jun 27, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMICHAEL GILDERS HAMMOND September 19, 1935 - June 27, 2015 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael (Mike) Hammond on Saturday, June 27, 2015, at the age of 79 years. Mike was a much-loved husband to Anne; father to Sarah (Jim), Jane (John); and granddad to Ali, James, Sianna and Emmalee who will all miss him dearly. Mike moved to Canada with his wife and daughters in 1967 and went straight to work at Bristol and Boeing. During his early years in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Mike and family always had wonderful holidays going camping, canoeing and cross-country skiing; he always did the driving on the road trips to the mountains and loved traveling with family from England. Mike and Anne took many visits home to England. He couldn't wait to drive a standard car and speed around the country lanes of Dorset, it wasn't unusual for him to come home with a speeding ticket after one of these outings! The 1990s brought Anne and Mike into retirement, leaving them time to visit Kenora, Ontario to watch James play hockey and Ali figure skate, and to visit Calgary to watch Sianna and Emmalee play volleyball. He loved every minute watching and spending time with his grandchildren and they could barely wait to see him either. Mike was known for being a great entertainer; he played the piano or keyboard by ear and could play anything from 1940 to 1970. After his retirement, Mike volunteered at Riverview Hospital playing for the residents on Tuesday afternoons. Everyone loved him and his old songs that he would play. You have touched many hearts in your great life and we will all miss you so much, Mikey. In compliance with Mike's wishes, no formal Funeral Service will be held. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB in care of arrangements 204-897-4665. For those who wish to sign Wojcik's online Guest Book please visit our website at www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal."
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 04, 2015
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Our thoughts are with you Anne and your family. We have fond memories of Mike from our days of bowling together. Rest in peace Mike. - Posted by: Stan & Helen Kowalski (Friends from bowling) on: Jul 08, 2015
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Mike was a real gentleman. I enjoyed working with him and travelling with him on several ocassions.Cheers to Mike. - Posted by: Norm Shaw (Boeing Co-Worker) on: Jul 07, 2015
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Anne, we will always remember our golf games on May long weekends in Grand Forks, all -you-can-eat crab legs at GF Goodribs, and the millions of laughs we shared! Mike's memory will always remain in our hearts! - Posted by: Rod & Christine Ward (Friends) on: Jul 04, 2015
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Anne, we will always remember our golf games on May long weekends in Grand Forks, all -you-can-eat crab legs at GF Goodribs, and the millions of laughs we shared! Mike's memory will always remain in our hearts! - Posted by: Rod & Christine Ward (Friends) on: Jul 04, 2015
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