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1943
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2020
Michael MITCHELL Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael MITCHELL
12 Entries
Martha & Thom Henrickson
October 20, 2023
it's now 2023, I just heard of Michael's passing last night, when a more recent friend and friend of his wife mentioned his passing.. It has been years since we connected, memories of him are clear, with his smile, and easy attitude..he interviewed us may years ago for 'photocommunique'. He and Anike were together when we met..It was along time ago...sad to hear of his passing..
Will Woods
December 28, 2020
I'm deeply saddened to hear of Michael's passing and it has come as a real shock to me.
I first saw Michael's Nightlife photographs as a young man in the early eighties in Aperture whilst a student in Cheshire, England. Those images really resonated with me and somehow I managed to write to the Art Gallery of Ontario.
Maia Sutnik must have passed on my letter and a few weeks later, to my great surprise I received a Jiffy bag full of exhibition catalogues, magazine reviews, but most importantly a typed letter that offered the most encouraging support regarding my own ambitions about becoming a photographer and teacher. I still have all the contents he sent to me in my library, as the experience formed a pivotal point in my life, and made me feel that I was on the right track by always questioning the world around me.
The fact that Michael took the time to write to me shows a wonderful testament to his humanity and kindness - and that is a rare quality these days. His words still resonate with me and in my photography, which like Michael's has been diverse and seeking.
My thoughts go to his family and all of his friends and I'm feeling so sad to have never met him in person, or to see more of his work, that will now, hopefully be curated and shown.
If in the future there is to be a retrospective exhibition of his life's work, I would be more than happy to be contacted and offer any assistance.
God bless you Michael.
William Woods
Derby House, 233 Liverpool Road
Great Sankey
Warrington, Cheshire
England, WA51RD
Robert Murray
June 1, 2020
The fire may be out - our loss - but I just ordered a fresh copy of Final Fire for our place on Lookout Island. And thankful it got written. Rob Murray and family
David Hlynsky
May 30, 2020
The sad news arrived via a defunct email so I'm late in hearing about is. I must say it was a heartbreaker. I won't confess to shaking and sobbing because he probably would have gently called me silly. It was probably due to the scent of pine on a cool wisp of north wind.
There are some people who seem immortal in this lifetime. Their humour and wisdom is timeless. Michael was one such gentleman and it was largely because he lived his own life according to his own map. We should all be driven by such curiosity. He taught us by example. That's what artists do.
May 23, 2020
When we met Michael and Annick were loving each other .We were all part of a group of creative, talented people.Michael was very much the leader. He decided to direct a bunch of us in a film of his making. Very impromptu, very new wave film.It was a fantastic adventure to share with him.There would be large celebratory dinners and Annick would make salad for 100 in a garbage bag(clean).If Michael was there it was going to be a fun adventure. An artist , intellectual,fun,person.My sincere condolences to family and friends.arlene mayers
May 23, 2020
I am saddened to hear of Michael's passing. He was truly talented and not only was he my cousin but also my Godfather. He will be truly missed. May you all cherish the memories that you have of him and may they help you through this time of sorrow. God bless and take care.
Joy Jarvis nee Greene, Novar Ontario
Heading to Michael's cottage, circa 2005
Douglas Curran
May 22, 2020
Rafael Goldchain
May 22, 2020
He was very kind to me at the start of my career as a photographer. He helped to create a community for us photographers, one that continues to this day.
Judy Little nee Greene
May 22, 2020
I am truly sorry to learn of Michael's passing. He was a gifted and talented man. I am proud he was my cousin. May you all cherish the many fond memories of his wonderful life. God bless you and your family.
Linda Book
May 22, 2020
Lovely. He was just lovely. And funny and smart and gifted and mischievous. He made wonderful pictures and his pictures showed the common uncommon. He truly had a photographic eye and a twinkle. For all his easy going ways he was also intense with an astute intellect. He was one of a kind - rare and elusive and totally present. Laughter lived in him. He shared it generously. I think of him now in that red canoe that Bob Burley photographed so well. It comforts me. He loved to paddle.
Marsh Thornley
May 22, 2020
Loved Michael. Bailed me out more than once on the Naiscoot. Remember my mother saying that the attraction to Michael was 'in the eyes' (a fine compliment to pay a photographer but she was referring to a depth that he had, a compassion).
Pam Harris
May 22, 2020
Larger than life and also down to earth. A great story teller, in both pictures and words. What a loss to us all and especially to the photo community, of which he was a keystone. Thank you, Michael, for all you gave us. You were a fine person.
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