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MICHAEL ALAN NIGHTINGALE

1933 - 2025

BORN

1933

DIED

2025

MICHAEL NIGHTINGALE Obituary

In Memory of Michael Alan Nightingale. April 29, 1933 - January 3, 2025. It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Alan Nightingale. He is reunited with his beloved Rosalind, wife of 60 years; and his spirit lives on in his three children, Nicholas, Katrina and Andrew; his six grandchildren, Natalie, Matthew, Sophie, Aiden, Gryphon and Sage; and his brother, David. Born in England, Michael was drawn to the wild, west coast of Canada as a young man, where he found his calling in teaching at St. Michael's University School in Victoria. Throughout his decades-long career, inspired by a love of learning and a desire to be of service, he touched the lives of so many. Michael cherished his time at Shawnigan Lake School and Appleby College. Upon retirement, Michael and Rosalind followed their dream of backpacking around the world and exploring Canada in their Westfalia. In between adventures, he volunteered his time helping seniors, but it was supporting the St. Jude's Community Garden in Oakville that captured his heart. He spent countless hours with his hands in the soil growing food for the Kerr Street Mission. Michael loved hiking the mountains of BC, canoeing the beautiful lakes of northern Ontario, found joy in music and peace in his unwavering faith. He moved through the world with honour, integrity and kindness, and cherished his family with all his heart. He will be missed more than words can express. We invite you to attend a Celebration of Life at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 8th, St. Jude's Church, Oakville. To honour Michael's life of service, donations can be made to the Kerr Street Mission (www.kerrstreet.com).

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Feb. 8 to Feb. 12, 2025.

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Glenda Mills

March 21, 2025

We at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Slocan BC,
so enjoyed Michael's attendance near the end of his life. It was always a joy to have him attending our simple services, so cheerful always. He and I discussed gardening some and he was our best reader of the Scriptures. Like Lawrence Olivier. We will miss those times and so many more. God Speed to you Michael, as you reside in the house of the Lord forever.
Love and Blessings, Glenda Mills

Caroline Glasbey

March 8, 2025

Michael was a dear neighbour and friend - so very kind and always interested in what others had to share. A true "gentle" man, with a desire to give to others less fortunate (he and Rosalind were so dedicated to help Kerr Street Mission). Such a great conversationalist and passionate about nature, travel and the world generally. I loved our coffee and chats together. Martin and I send our heartfelt sympathies to all the family.

Doona Turner

March 8, 2025

So many happy memories from both sides of the Atlantic of a very dear cousin, Michael NIghtingale. Heartfelt sympathies to his family.

Rob Volterra

March 8, 2025

I was sad to learn of the death of Mr Nightingale. I was never in the junior school. But I remember him as a strong and moral leader of young men. My condolences to Nick, Katrina and Andrew. I hope that you are all well and thriving in life.

John David Nightingale

March 6, 2025

There are many memories! E.g., when Michael and I were undergraduates (Oxford, St Andrews) we motorcycled on his old AJS 350 cc with our one tent (!) from England to Austria, up the Rhine valley. On the return up through France it rained every day, and we managed to sleep in farmers' barns (with centuries of cobwebs.)
We paid for the trip from our summer nightshift work sweeping the floors of a canning factory in Kent.

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John Zimmerman

March 4, 2025

A kind and generous spirit, brimming with a verve for life. An incredibly engaged and engaging teacher. Very sorry for your loss.

Tom Williamson

February 25, 2025

When I think back to my Junior School days at Appleby College in the 80s, I can see Mr. Nightingale in my mind's eye as clear as day. In one scene, he is wearing a tweed suit, glasses balanced precariously on the tip of his nose as he reads a bible lesson in morning chapel. In another, he is teaching a class of 11 year olds Latin, and making it as fun as learning latin could be. In the next frame, he sits at the head of our table in the old Dining Hall loading up our plates with roast beef and potatoes and I can STILL smell the gravy. Now he is wearing all whites from his sneakers on up to his wide brimmed hat as he teaches us the gentleman's game of cricket. He was a disciplinarian but only as stern as your grandfather probably was. He was Nec Temere Nec Timide. His teachings left a deep mark on me, and I really am grateful for that. Rest in Peace

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Memorial Events
for MICHAEL NIGHTINGALE

Mar

8

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

St. Jude's Church

Oakville, ON