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MICHAEL LAVOIE Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for MICHAEL LAVOIE
34 Entries
Peggy Paulson
December 14, 2014
I am an old friend from Mike's Edmonton Journal days and I have just learned of his death. I have never laughed so hard or as much as I did with Mike. He was so clever and so witty, with an uncanny knack for cutting through the crap. My condolences to his family.
October 21, 2014
I miss my brother
July 27, 2014
Lav and I went back to high school days in Pembroke. He was also a great friend of my husband and was our best man in 1967. Funniest person I ever knew. I was most fortunate to call him my friend. Deepest condolences to his family.
Candace Downey
April 25, 2014
Lav was one of a kind . The very best. He had a wicked wit and was sensitive, humble and kind. This is such a sad day for everyone who knew him and loved him. My deepest sympathy to Michelle, Paul, Chris, his grandchildren and the Lavoie family from Pembroke days. Having Lav as a friend since our days at the CYO in Pembroke was a personal blessing.
Marie Barbara (nee Keon)
Gerard Lewis
April 25, 2014
Dear David and Meriam, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family upon learning of the loss of your brother Michael. Gerry Lewis and Louise Matte-Lewis.
James Dubro
April 25, 2014
Sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was one of the the great people to work with in the golden days of the"fifth estate" in the 80's--always insightful and fun at heavy meetings with Haggart & the brass.A solid & caring investigative journalist! RIP!
Todd Byers
April 24, 2014
Paul & Chris,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. My sincerest condolences to both of you for your loss.
Barbara Plunkett (Laidley)
April 24, 2014
I have only fond memories of Michael from high school days. My condolences to Michelle, Dave, Charlie and their families.
April 24, 2014
Mike was a very talented yet humble guy. He and Eric produced docs which changed the way Canadians felt about public debt, the size and role of government etc. His is a great journalistic legacy. Mike Duffy
Meg Johnson
April 24, 2014
I have such fond memories of Mike. What a wonderful and kind man. He will be missed dearly. I think he loved the river as much as I do! My condolences to his family . I am sorry for your loss. Meg
Tim Houlihan
April 24, 2014
Sorry for your troubles. Mike was one of the older guys ahead of me at school in Pembroke... I'm left with good thoughts and may he rest in peace.
April 24, 2014
Very sad indeed! Mike was the alter ego of Eric Malling (who has also left us)at W5 during the 1980s. They produced some great programs together, programs that dealt with public issues and triggered much debate. Mike was a skilled and dedicated professional. Condolences to Michelle and the family.
Peter Rehak, Toronto
Sue Linde
April 24, 2014
Paul and Emma....My deepest sympath for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Dave Runyon
April 24, 2014
So sorry for your loss.
Ron Burke
April 24, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
April 24, 2014
Dear Paul,Chris,Michelle and family, we are very saddened by the news of your Dad. We have fond memories of times up at the cottage and your home. He will be missed and loved his sense of humour. Our Deepest Sympathy,
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Paul and Linda Moran
Ann Hepburn
April 23, 2014
Fond memories of Michael in Pembroke. I met him in high school and he and his buddies were wonderful young gentlemen. Condolences to his family.
April 23, 2014
Remembering Mike with affection and respect from his days in Queen's Park Press Gallery. He was astute and hilarious. Lillian Newbery
Sally Barnes
April 23, 2014
I worked with Mike many years ago in the Queen's Park bureau of the Toronto Star. He was a talented journalist and a great guy. "Wicked wit" is an understatement! Those were great days. Mike will be greatly missed. Condolences to his family and many, many friends
terry cooke
April 23, 2014
I worked with Mike as a sound mixer in my studio Soundmix Ltd, when he was a producer at the CBC program The Fifth Estate. Always a great guy to work with, he shall be missed. RIP Mike.
April 23, 2014
Our sincere sympathy to you Michelle & Paul on the loss of your partner & father. Mike was a unique person & we always loved to sit with him & listen to him talk when he was up visiting at the "Fort" Sincerely, Rick & Phyllis
April 23, 2014
We are very saddened by the news and our love and sympathy go out to Michelle and Michael's family at this time - Marianne and Victor Kushmaniuk
Jim Allan
April 23, 2014
Chris, My deepest sympathies to you and your family. We are all thinking about you here at work, and hoping you're doing ok. So sorry.
April 23, 2014
May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time.
The Beaudry Family - Fort William
Robert Fripp
April 23, 2014
Mike combined the valuable qualities of patience, compassion and competence. No one was better at coming into an editing room heavy with lawyers and editorial argument, and coaxing a sensitive, complex piece of journalism towards a fair resolution. A wonderful man. Mike's family owned a treasure. His was a fine life to remember. That lives on, staying with us all.
Jacobs
April 23, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to Michael's family and friends.
Elizabeth Cook
April 23, 2014
I worked with Mike at W5 and loved the big guy. It was always amazing to see how he could come up with a simple turn of phrase to make a script sing. At Agincourt, his office was the unit's unofficial (and totally frowned upon) smoking room where ideas would be hashed out in low level cloud. His big truck took up two spaces in the parking lot. And his typewriter back in those days banged louder than anyone's. He was a character for sure, with a big heart and a big talent. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing and extend heartfelt condolences to Michelle and his family.
Joe @ Betty Roney
April 23, 2014
Our deepest Sympathies to Paul and family
David Lint
April 23, 2014
Mike and his wonderful wife Michelle were valued colleagues in our film production company. Mike's originality, kindness and get-on-with-it qualities were so valuable. He will be long missed by so many of us.
Jim Mercer
April 23, 2014
In over 40 years as a cameraman for CBC's This Hour Has Seven Days and CTV's W-5 I'll always remember Mike as one of the strongest yet gentle and sincere producers for whom I ever worked. He was a wonderful, wonderful man.
Andrea Dinnick
April 23, 2014
I worked with Mike at W5 and he was the most amazing mentor and friend to me as I started out my career in journalism. He was a good friend to me someone I could always count on. After I moved to the UK, Mike kindly sent me a lovely book for my son when he was born and I appreciated this so much. I have some amazing memories of working with him.
April 23, 2014
Dear Michelle, you have lost a wonderful partner. All of us who knew Mike, loved and admired him for all the qualities you have mentioned. He died too young. I so wish I could join you as you remember him but my thoughts are with you.
Warmest wishes,
Susan Reisler
Lisa Shonbeck
April 23, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John Myles
April 23, 2014
My deepest sympathies to Michael's family and friends. I have fond memories of Michael's many contributions to the liveliness of the Lavoie household.
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