Michael Paul Burgess at the age 64 years young passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family by his side and with a whiskey in hand on the 20th of March 2024. Mick was born on the 5th of August 1959 in Plaistow, England. The son of Brian and Patricia Burgess. He was the big brother to Susan, John, Jacky & Steve.
In the summer of 1979 Mick met Wendy, and married on the 9th Oct 1982 which then started their 42 years of love and worldwide adventures. In September 1990 they moved to Canada. They had 4 children Craig, Kathy, Dawn, and Gary. Followed by 5 grandchildren, Hunter, Ayla, Arthur, Teddy, and Sam who were all doted on by their Grandad.
Mick was strong willed and stubborn at times, but he also had an enormous heart and a wonderful sense of humor. He was generous, loyal, brave, and clever.
Mick will be remembered for all of moments shared with his family, friends and coworkers. He truly loved each and everyone and if you knew him you knew it.
When his time came, he carried himself with dignity, strength, and full of love for those who went before him and those who he left behind. He will be missed dearly.