Tributes

1. Sorry to hear about the passing of Mick.
   He was always up for a good chat and I loved his stories about wood work projects, surfing and just being by the coast. Mick was also the champion of where to get money from for funding opportunities!
   RIP Mick- you will be greatly missed. xx

   Michelle Hynson November 14, 2023

2. To Joan and family, as well as Mick’s extended family, sympathy to you all on Mick’s passing. From the Hallinan Family.

   Maree Hallinan November 13, 2023

3. RIP Mick- it was a pleasure to cross paths with Mick in the working environment. Mick was always up for a great chat and I learned so much from him in our short time together as I transitioned into the school environment as a nurse/first aid officer-he was always happy to answer any question as I began my journey. Sending my deepest sympathies to all of Mick’s family, friends and loved ones. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. x

   Rebecca Gavin November 13, 2023

4. Mick was someone who always took a keen interest in the other Nurses’well being and their families, in the School Nursing Program. Mick had a ready smile and always loved a cheeky joke. He was the master of getting funding,free things and great contacts for the School Nursing Program and his school communities. So many new programs and services were initiated by Mick
   Mick often spoke warmly of Joan and his girls and enjoyed sharing about his hobbies away from School Nursing.
   Gone too soon Mick- R.I.P
   Best wishes to Joan and all the family
   Jenny Taaffe

   Jenny Taaffe November 10, 2023

5. Joan my deepest sympathy to you and your beautiful family.
   Sharon Halsall

   Sharon halsall November 10, 2023

6. So sorry to hear of the sad passing of your beloved Mick, Joan. Sending my sincere condolences to you and your family for the passing of such a loved one. I hope your love and strength help you say you sad goodbyes today. I am sure you will be cherishing your fond memories of Mick and and the wonderful life you built together. My thoughts are with you all. Love and wishes Lucie xxx

   Lucie Coultas November 10, 2023

7. Rip Mick had the pleasure to work with him years ago at port fairy hospital he was a kind smiling gentleman sincere sympathy to Joan and family

   Christine Clifford November 10, 2023

8. Beautiful Joan my heart is breaking for you may your dear Mick rest in
   Peace. Blessings to you all. .
   Love Lizzie and Jim Gapes🙏

   Lizzie Gapes November 10, 2023

9. My thoughts are with you Joan family and friends.
   Mick worked for a short time as a supportive colleague when I worked at PHS.
   Mick encouraged me to become a bowling member and the team of friends encouraged me to bowling.
   He showed courage, honesty and positivity during his life challenges.
   Vale Mick .

   Pam Wines November 10, 2023

10. Deepest condolences to Joan and family. I worked with Mick in the Wellbeing team at Staughton College. Mick was great at getting funding and resources for the school. The team would affectionately call this Mick’s “wheeling and dealing”.
    Such a lovely, genuine person who cared for his team mates. We had many chats and laughs with Mick. My thoughts are with you all.
    Connor Schmetzer

    Connor Schmetzer November 10, 2023

11. Sympathy to Joan and the family. Mick was a valued member of the School Nursing team, loved a chat and a laugh, took an interest in peoples lives and was there to support others. Loved sharing the local places to get free food tastings. Always had a cheeky smile and made quiet observations on life especially on meeting days. He was a fantastic colleague and a gentleman

    Karen Donohoe November 10, 2023

12. To Joan and family my sympathy on Micks passing . Gerard Haberfield

    gerard haberfield November 10, 2023

13. To Joan and Family deepest sympathy on the passing of Mick memories of working at St Johns Rosemay Moore.

    Rosemary Moore November 10, 2023

14. RIP Mick. Thank you for being a valued School nursing colleague, always enjoying chats about travel and being a genuine and caring man. My condolences to Mick’s family.
    May your legacy live on Mick.

    Fi Vahland November 9, 2023

15. Dear Joan and family
    To offer my sincere condolences seems inadequate. My heart goes out to you. Mick was a lovely guy A pleasure to talk to and to be with The loss of Mick in our lives will forever leave an emptiness in our heart

    Rodney Taggart November 9, 2023

16. Deepest condolences to Joan and family and friends on the passing of Mick. Kind, caring, and a true gentleman, I first met Mick when he interviewed me for a school nursing role. Always up for a chat and a laugh, and ready to help whenever asked, he was a pleasure to work with. Thank you Mick for the memories.

    Nicky Collins-Smith November 9, 2023

17. Deepest sympathy to Joan, Emma, Kate & family. I went to primary school with Emma. I was fortunate enough to meet with joan & mick recently. A lovely man. May he rest in peace. Thinking of you all, and may your hearts be filled with love of beautiful memories. Love from Louise Burris. ❤️

    Louise Burris November 9, 2023

18. What a shock! I worked with Mick as a student mid wife at Mercy Maternity… many years ago and then we both lived in Port Fairy for many years at the same time. Our paths crossed again when both school nurses.
    A beautiful man X
    Sympathy to Joan and all the family. He always spoke with such love about your all.

    merryl anrold November 9, 2023

19. Deepest sympathy to Joan and the family for the sad loss of your kind , caring and funny husband, father and grand-father – Mick. Mick was a valued member of the school nursing team and school communities he worked in. He introduced many great programs and services to benefit the students health and wellbeing. Always taking interest in peoples lives and up for a laugh. R.I.P Mick

    sheryn stafford November 9, 2023

20. Mick was one of a kind. Always up for a chat and not a mean bone in his body. Mick was a valued member of the wellbeing team at Staughton College and his amazing ability to get freebies and his knowledge was always admired
    He loved his family and often spoke about them – deepest sympathy to you all – may he RIP.
    Julie Halantas

    Julie November 9, 2023

21. To Joan and family sending our love, deepest sympathy, and support. May you all find peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. Rest peacefully, Mick

    Brian & Kerry

    Kerry Fitzgibbon November 9, 2023

22. With deepest condolences and much love to Aunty Joan, Emma, Kate and Kids.
    Rest in peace Uncle Mick will always hold on to those little chats
    Gone but never forgotten
    Love Melissa,Jai and Kobe

    Melissa Malady November 9, 2023

23. Deepest condolences on the passing of Mick. To Joan, Emma and Kate thinking of you all at this hard time.

    Leonie Bain November 8, 2023

24. So sorry to hear of Mick’s passing- he was such a special member of the school nursing team and did a wonderful job caring for young people. Sending love and condolences to Joan and all the family.

    Jane Altermatt November 8, 2023

25. To Joan and family,Maureen and families,
    Sincere condolences on the passing of Mick.We have very fond memories of Mick,sharing childhood adventures with the Lynch family in Villiers St.
    R.I.P Mick . Frances, Brian, Kevin and Patrick Lynch

    Frances Lynch November 8, 2023

26. Mick was a great person to work with and a first class member of staff.

    He dealt patiently and professionally with numerous challenging situations and contributed significantly to student and staff welfare.

    Gary Power November 8, 2023

27. Deepest sympathy to Mick’s family. Mick was an absolute joy to work with, always up for a chat and a laugh.

    Rachelle May November 8, 2023

28. Mick was such a wonderful character, and always there to support others. He had some great ideas that helped us as colleagues and mates. Mick always had a smile and a nice thing to say and was admired for his chill way. I did not know he had been ill, and I am thinking of his family with this difficult time. I still can’t believe he is gone and I know he will be missed terribly. My thought are with you all.
    Josie

    Josie Mitchell November 8, 2023

29. Joan and family, my thoughts are with you all. Mick was a fantastic colleague and a gentleman. He always thought of others first.
    Samantha Reid

    Samantha Reid November 8, 2023

30. I absolutely loved working alongside Mick in the school nursing program. He was warm, kind and had an infectious smile. You were one of a kind. My heartfelt condolences to all of Micks family and friends. Rest easy Mick.

    Pam Grech November 8, 2023

31. Thinking of you all ..Mick was a work colleague of mine in the SSN program He was a cheeky man always up for a chat.He amazed me with the many projects and his ability to get funding for them..giving so much value to the many young people he worked with. My deepest condolences to you all Jenni A

    Jenni Albrecht November 8, 2023

32. To Joan and family
    Deepest sympathy.
    Louise Gutterson and family
    RIP Mick

    Louise Gutterson November 8, 2023

33. Please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of Mick. It was a delight to be his colleague in those last few years of his career and to chat about the Bool and whatever else came to mind.

    Kathryn Johnson November 8, 2023

34. To Joan and Family,
    Please accept my deepest sympathy on the death of Mick.

    Janice Tieman

    Janice Tieman November 8, 2023

35. To Joan and family our deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of Mick. In our thoughts .RIP Mick a true gentleman
    James and Donna Smith

    Donna smith November 8, 2023