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Michael "Mike" Sloan
1969 - 2020
Michael "Mike" Sloan
1969 - 2020
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BORN
1969
DIED
2020
Michael Sloan Obituary
Mike Sloan, 50, of London, Ontario, has passed away from complications of anaplastic thyroid cancer. Mike would joke that he declined treatment and fought no "courageous battle" with cancer. He leaves behind many friends, especially his cat Chub, but countless others through social media. Special thanks to Cheryl Miller, the Smith family, Mariam Hamou, Craig Needles, Don & Florence Brady, and Travis Dolynny of London.
Extra special thanks to Theresa Henry of Lindsay, Dan Moore of Peterborough and Al Jackson of Lakefield for their decades of friendship.
Mike insisted that his death not be viewed as sad, but as a natural progression of life itself. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend a funeral at O'Neil Funeral Home in London on Thursday, January 23rd at 1 p.m. with visitation from 11 a.m. until time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Mike's legacy fund at Youth Opportunities Unlimited are greatly appreciated.https://www.gofundme.com/f/mike-sloan039s-legacy-building-340-project .
Online condolences and guest book at www.oneilfuneralhome.ca
The above notice is copied exactly as written by Mike himself (with an empty space left for time and dates to be filled in) and shared with his thousands of followers on his Twitter page. We (at O'Neil Funeral Home) are adding the following:
We were also blessed to have known Mike and to have, at the end, hugged his beloved Chub with his message of love (as his last words/request was "tell Chub I love him"). Until he realized what a large following of caring friends he had, he wanted no funeral services, "no fuss made"; he changed his mind during his last weeks with us and consented to a "small service for whoever might want to come".
Mike's "small service" will take place in our chapel at 1:00 p.m. and will be officiated by Roger Caranci. Friends will have the opportunity to say a few words or leave a few written words or signatures on Mike's casket before we leave for Woodland Cemetery. Come Spring, Mike's cremated remains will be scattered around "his Rock" in Lakefield Cemetery - the same rock he'd already had put in place and with his date of death carved into it: "2019". His friends and followers will remember him joking about that date. He stayed with us a bit longer, no doubt due in large part to the incredible outpouring of love that filled his daily Twitter feed. From his self-described humble beginnings and difficult, often lonely years - he left a large footprint on this earth.
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55 Entries
Sandra Dalton
September 1, 2021
Hi Mike, I never knew you in life. But after watching your YouTube video, I wish I did. I hope you are safe up there. Your new friend, Sandy
Amy
January 27, 2020
Mike was one of my best friends during our late teens and early twenties. We had so many great times together. Even though he was always troubled he remained a kind and generous friend with an amazing sense of humour. Over the years we lost touch as our lives went separate ways. This past August I randomly thought about Mike again and looked him up, that is when I discovered everything he was going through. We had a long phone conversation and caught up on each other's lives and shared a few laughs and tears. The last few months we have remained connected through emails. I am shocked that he is really gone. I will sincerely miss my friend. Rest In Peace Mike. I will visit your rock and your tree.
Marlene Chahine
January 23, 2020
I followed Mike on Twitter not long ago and was amazed with his courage and vulnerability at the same time. Mike, you have invited us into your life through social media. I've learned so much from you (you are laughing at this). I learned how to deal with things and people specially those who try to push us down. Rest In Peace Mike... you made a difference. You will be remembered...
Pauline De Leon
January 23, 2020
Mike ..... its been a pleasure being twitter friends. Thank you for unselfishly sharing your journey with all of us. Your tweets will be missed. Rest in eternal peace twitter friend.
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Laura
January 23, 2020
Mike, I've never mourned the passing of someone I didn't know personally...until I "met" you on twitter. Rest in peace my friend.
Chris Markevich
January 23, 2020
Rest in peace, Mike. It was a pleasure to get to know you on Twitter over the years, and you taught me a lot about life, death, humility and humour. I'll miss you tons. I hope my blog tribute with your friends helps to keep your memory alive in our hearts. Take care, friend.
Laurie
January 23, 2020
I stumbled upon Mike's twitter page and have been addicted ever since.
When I read of his passing my husband offered his condolences to me for losing a friend! That is the legacy of Mike. Hopefully he was aware of how many people he touched and who were honored to be part of his twitter family.
January 23, 2020
Peace and blessings and prayers for you Mike.My twitter friend we never met but you were an inspiration. God be with you now and peace. Cindy. BC Canada
Celeste
January 23, 2020
Mike, I never met you other than a few comments and likes on each others twitter feed. I wish I had.
Thank you for touching my life by sharing your humour, journey, and pain so openly and honestly. Sending love to Chub and all those who were closest to you and gave you comfort. I will never forget you, may you rest in peace.
Donna Hogeland
January 23, 2020
I don't remember how I came across Mike's tweets a few months ago. Once I began to read them, I quickly became hooked! Mike posted a heart to my recent comment that my prayers for him were continuing. That connection meant something, and I do hope he recognized my sincerity. I truly believe that the courageous and often humorous Mike Sloan is now at peace. May his legacy live on.
Jacklyn Campbell
January 22, 2020
Wishing you peace and comfort Mike.
January 22, 2020
Miss ya, Mike. Twitter just isn't the same without you. Rest Peacefully, brave one. And to Chub, take care. ♥
Lesley Frieson
January 22, 2020
Dearest Mike, I will miss your wry wit, your wisdom, your soft advice, your tolerance, your keen observations about life and your courage and humour in the face of pain and a life cut way too short. You continue to be an inspiration to thousands and your legacy will live on. The world feels empty without you.
Jasmine
January 22, 2020
Thank you for sharing your journey with the world. I wish we could have had you even longer but knowing you are dancing in the clouds pain free is something to celebrate. Sending super big hugs to our beloved Chub and all who Mike touched.
Arthur Sinclair
January 22, 2020
Goodbye my dear Pocket Friend. I will miss you. Thank you for reminding me what life is all about.
Bev Hunter
January 22, 2020
I will miss talking with you daily. We never met but your Twitter presence mean so much to me. I will miss you but am thankful you are at peace. You made a big difference in our world, Mike, more than you even realized. Be at peace, friend. Chub will miss you.
Charlene Morrison
January 22, 2020
Wish I had met you Mike. It was a real honour for me to follow you. I want to believe your Twitter following brought you comfort during the most difficult time in your life and I truly believe you brought comfort to others as well. RIP Mike. Love to Chub
Priscila P
January 22, 2020
So many miss you
Julie Rohr
January 22, 2020
You made a difference, Mike, in how people view the process of dying. Thank you for that.
Christine Evans
January 22, 2020
I miss seeing your tweets and I miss being part of your Twitter family. We all cared about you. RIP Mike, you made a huge impact on a lot of people. Thank you for sharing and making us all remember the important things in life.
Jennifer Mazzarolo
January 22, 2020
I will miss our online Twitter banter and our private DM's about cancer and losing my best friend at 51 to glioblastoma in Dec 2017. Mike was a great guy that is gone too soon. His humour and candor will be missed. He died on his terms, with dignity and grace. We will remember how he touched our hearts with his openness and honesty. May his soul rest in peace. xo
January 22, 2020
Forgot to leave my name and location Chub - Sherri Adams, Collingwood, Ontario
James Prothero
January 22, 2020
I miss you Mike, even though we never met in person I considered you a friend. I'm glad you're not in pain anymore.
Chris L
January 22, 2020
RIP Mike
Lisa Paddick
January 22, 2020
You have left a legacy of kindness, honesty and humour and you will be missed by many. I truly hope you have found peace and you are spreading all the love you gave to your furbaby here on Earth to all of those waiting for their companions to join them up there ❤
Brigid
January 22, 2020
Thank you, Mike, for allowing me to following your journey, it was filled with humour and honesty.
"The meaning of life is that it ends" ~ Franz Kafka
Thank you for reminding me to reflect on this meaning. Wishing you peace
K Nadeau
January 22, 2020
❤❤
Debbie
January 22, 2020
Mike you were an inspiration to the Twitter world . Daily I would check on you. There were days I laughed and days I cried. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey . You were strong and brave . Rest Easy my friend
Pam
January 22, 2020
Mike, I'm not really sure how I found you on Twitter, but I'm really glad that I did. I already miss checking for your latest comments, enjoying your humour, and always hoping that the inevitable would not happen. But it did, and to us it is a big deal! Thanks for everything and May you Rest In Peace
April Harvey
January 22, 2020
What a legacy indeed. You taught us so much about life, dying, friendship and the importance of laughing along the way. Thank you for sharing yourself so freely. You'll be so missed!
Brian Appel
January 22, 2020
I barely knew you, but I miss you like crazy, Mike. Love always!
Jill Hathaway
January 22, 2020
Rest In Peace Mike. You will be missed dearly.
Susan Erickson
January 22, 2020
❤
January 22, 2020
RIP friend ... Please know that you have made a difference in many lives, mine included.
Wendy LaFleur
January 22, 2020
I will miss your kindness, Mike, and also your sense of humour.
I will miss your daily tweets. I will treasure my memories of your posts, and also your strength.
Alexandra Wright
January 22, 2020
Mike, while I never met you in person, I am humbled by your openness and honesty. Your sense of humour and general outlook on life was refreshing. I was gutted to read of your passing. Ironically or not you chose blue Monday to take your final bow. Thank you for sharing yourself with us. Much love and life to Chub.
Wendy LaFleur
January 22, 2020
I will remember your kindness, Mike, and especially your sense of humour. I will miss your daily tweets and your strength. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with all of us. You have a heart of gold, dear Mike.
Sue
January 22, 2020
RIP Mike. I too will miss your daily, sometimes hourly, tweets - I appreciate your strength and courage to share such a personal battle with the world. I don't know you personally, but I feel like I've lost a very good friend. Rest easy now....
January 22, 2020
Mike you taught us all an immense lesson I was and am in awe of your courage and strength. And your immense willingness to be open and transparent with all of us. Rest In Peace my friend
Maureen Boland
Cathy Dickinson
January 22, 2020
I will miss your daily tweets, your humour and especially your strength. Rest In Peace dear Mike.
Mary Male-Bowers
January 22, 2020
You touched and helped so many people - most strangers, until you held out your hand and invited us in. You have changed much of my thinking, I enjoyed your sense of humour, your love of Chub. I still look for your tweets. You will be greatly missed - by so many. Hope you are grinning and having a good laugh.
Paul O'Meara
January 22, 2020
Rest peacefully Mike. I will miss you.
Sue Lebrun
January 22, 2020
Mike, you made a difference in my life. You filled in gaps for me because my late husband who passed away from cancer 7 years ago, wouldn't share his journey and let me in. He kept most of his thoughts, frustrations to himself, hoping to spare me. You helped me get closure. You helped me with your humour and brutal honesty in your tweets.
Your twitter friend of two months. All the best on your next journey. I'm not able to travel to attend your funeral but will have you in my thoughts tomorrow, January 23rd, coincidently my late husbands birthday.
Sincerely, Sue
Jake Swan
January 22, 2020
Mike was a wonderful guy who taught us invaluable lessons about how to live optimistically under difficult circumstances.
Much love, big guy.
Chub
April Crawford
January 22, 2020
April Crawford
January 22, 2020
Rest well Mike, we will all miss you.❤
Allie Bannister
January 22, 2020
The very best to you, Mike, in your ongoing journey. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us on Twitter. You provided humour, insight and inspiration to all of us. My deepest condolences to all who knew you, especially Chub.
Sheryl Fallon
January 22, 2020
Thanks for educating all of us Mike. I will miss following you daily, particularly your wicked sense of humour. Thanks for allowing us to follow you on this journey. RIP.
Dan Kazarov
January 22, 2020
Rest in peace to Mike, it was a joy following the journey, knowing the end would be heartbreaking.
Catherine Beazley
January 22, 2020
What a beautiful tribute. I followed him keenly and with admiration. I started my days checking in with his Twitter. I will miss him but hope he is at peace. Thankfully he is no longer suffering, I think he knew how much he was loved.
Colleen Curran-Fotopoulos
January 21, 2020
It was a privilege to chat with you and you touched my heart. In the end its simple. You did good, and taught us how to suffer well. Thank you, Mike.
Robert Spearing
January 21, 2020
Mike. You touched all of us. I wouldn't miss your send off for anything. I miss you already and so does everybody who you graced your life with. God speed
Sue Hart
January 21, 2020
Rest In Peace Mike. You taught us how to face death with dignity and thoughtfulness. I looked for you on Twitter every day and will greatly miss you. Happy that you no longer have pain.
Cancer Research Society 1
January 21, 2020
Mike, may you rest in peace! Thank you for having shared your experience with cancer on Twitter
Scott Simmie
January 20, 2020
Mike, you will not be forgotten.
And yes, that quote from Plato still feels apt for you:
"The souls of people, on their way to Earth-life, pass through a room full of lights; each takes a taper - often only a spark - to guide it in the dim country of this world. But some souls, by rare fortune, are detained longer - have time to grasp a handful of tapers, which they weave into a torch.
"These are the torch-bearers of humanity - its poets, seers and saints, who lead and lift the race out of darkness, toward the light. They are the law-givers and saviors, the light-bringers, way-showers and truth-tellers, and without them, humanity would lose its way in the dark."
You shone a lot of light, Mike. Thank you for doing so.
Scott
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