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Mike Guest

Although i never met Mike, there is always something about this forum that you do think you know people personaly. So all i can say is Goodbye and God -bless Mike i am sure you will be greatly missed:( .
 
I have just been informed by Mike's daughter Jo, that Mike's funeral will take place at

Sutton Coldfield Crematorium on Thursday 29th September at 1 PM

Everyone is welcome to attend. Family flowers only please , donations in Mike's memory can be given to the Funeral Directors on the day.
The service will be followed by light refreshment at The White Lion, Hill Village Road, Four Oaks, B75 7HL

The family have been deeply touched by the posts made in Mike's memory on this forum and wish to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and sympathy.

Colin
 
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I would like to say how very sorry I am to hear this news. My sincere condolences to Maureen and all the family. I met Mike on several occasions and he was a true gentleman. Shera
 
Thanks Colin for posting the details, I shall be there on the day, its going to be a long day as I have to catch the coach from Plymouth at 5.15 am to Digbeth and then make my way to Sutton. I then have get back to Digbeth for 1500 hrs and get back to Plymouth at 2100 hrs., but it will be worth all the effort involved just to show my respects for such a good friend and colleague.
Can anyone tell me which bus to catch to get to the crematorium from Digbeth ?
 
Jim. Is this of any help?

HOW TO FIND US

Travelling by Road
From Birmingham take the A38 to Bassetts Pole Island. Turn left onto the A453 Tamworth Road. The crematorium is located 0.5 mile on the left.

From M42 motorway junction 9, take A446 to Lichfield passing the Belfry Golf Course, the next island is the Bassetts Pole Island. Turn second left onto the A453 Tamworth Road. The crematorium is located 0.5 mile on the left.

From Sutton Coldfield take the A5127, turning right at the traffic lights onto the A453 Tamworth Road. Continue straight ahead at the next set of traffic lights and the crematorium is located on the right hand side.

Travelling by Bus
From Birmingham take the No. 110. The route stops directly outside the crematorium main gates.

Travelling by Train
From Sutton Coldfield station it is a short walk to The Parade where the No. 110 can be taken to the crematorium as above.

Sutton Coldfield Crematorium.
Tamworth RoadSutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 6LG
Location map for Sutton Coldfield Crematorium.
 
Jim, I'm sure we can make some arrangements to get you picked up from Digbeth.

Colin
 
My sincere condolences to Mike's family. RIP.
Jim, I'm sure someone will be kind enough to give you a lift to and from the crematorium, especially after your epic journey.
 
I,m so saddened by this news I met Mike on one occasion and could tell he was a really nice guy with time for every one always willing to help.My condolences go to his family at this sad time R.I.P.Mike.Dek
 
RIP Mike....you will be sadly missed not only by your wife and family but from the family on the forum...thankyou for being you, and my friend it was very nice to meet you....love to all xxx
 
I am so sad to learn that Mike has passed away, I met him and Maureen a few times, and as everyone who met him knows he was a lovely man, my condolences to Maureen and his family. You will be sadly missed Mike.
 
What can I say that has not already been said,
Although I never met Mike I enjoyed his style of writing on he forum.
it is always a sad time when we hear of the loss of one of our members,
I only hope Mike slipped away peacefully, and I would like to
send my deepest Sympathy to all his family.
I know what you are going through at this moment
but you will still have those happy memories
R.I.P. Mike
Dennis (Tamworth)
 
I am working that day and have to get a rep back on the London train, so will depend on what time she is leaving, but will do my best to get there on this sad occasion.
Sue
 
Colin B said:
Jim, I'm sure we can make some arrangements to get you picked up from Digbeth.

Colin
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Can anyone pick Jim up from Digbeth at about 11.00 on Thursday. I'd do it myself but I 've got a car full. A 12 hour round trip, we can't let Jim catch the bus.
 
I never meet you Mike but I enjoyed the pleasure of reading your nterestng posts and I thank you for them.

Goodbye and R.I.P. my heart goes out to your family
 
Sorry if I'm speaking out of turn but I think Jim should have a taxi and take the money from forum funds. He puts enough hours in.
Lynne.
 
lynne webb said:
Sorry if I'm speaking out of turn but I think Jim should have a taxi and take the money from forum funds. He puts enough hours in.
Lynne.
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lynne you are not speaking out of turn at all.. mike played a massive part of this forum.i agree with you that jim should take taxi fare money for to and from sutton crem from forum funds....

lyn
 
I agree Jim should take the taxi fare out of forum funds. Jim runs the forum and never takes any reward also as has been said Mike loved the forum and put so much in. I would fetch Jim but I have to work in the morning.
 
I could be on hand to collect Jim and now having a Skoda Octavia should blend in nicely. Will need times etc if I am to do it. Please IM for contact details.
 
Mike's grand daughter Sophie has asked me to post the following message from Maureen.

I have asked Colin to post on mine and my families behalf, our sincere thanks for all the lovely messages you have sent, sharing your memories of Michael.

We are finding this of great comfort, as everyone on the forum became a very important part of his life, keeping him going through his illness.

Michael loved his family dearly leaving a massive hole. We only hope to be as brave as he was, to help us get through this sad time.

Many thanks to Colin and Jan for the support and time they have spent keeping people informed.

Our family are hoping to meet some of you wonderful people next Thursday (details on post #62).
We welcome you all back to Michael's old local, to share some of these memories.

With love and thanks Maureen, Nigel, Martyn, Jo and Grand daughters
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Colin
 
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I totally agree with Lynne's mention of Jim taking a taxi (if need be), and forum funds paying the tab. For all the work that he does for us, and for making such a difficult, hard, and laborious journey, to pay respects to one of US, on such a sad occasion. Unless someone can manage to give Jim a lift, in my mind, there is absolutely no doubt that this is the ideal solution. Jim, what a trooper you are my friend.
 
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