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Michael Carroll Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Carroll
19 Entries
Eileen Chang
February 9, 2009
Yvonnne and family:
My prayers are with you all. As a neighbour from across the street,I will miss seeing him tinker away on his trailer home. More importantly, I am going to miss Michael's conversations and great sense of "life" and wisdom.
Grant Murray
February 8, 2009
To Yvonne and Family
It is with deepest sympathies that I write these condolences.
I worked with Mike for many years at Mcrae station and have many a fond memory of him. As well as his talent for repairing items especially electonic, he had a way about him that was hard not to love. I hope you all find some comfort in knowing that Mike will always be remembered with great admiration
Lisa Gaudier
February 7, 2009
THINGS MY FATHER TAUGHT ME:
- my dad taught me to be affectionate;
- he taught me that I should always be there for my friends;
- he taught me how to fix things;
- my dad always said it would look better if I did up one more button on my shirt;
- he taught me to spoil my dogs;
- he taught me how much fun camping can be;
- he taught me how much fun drive-ins can be;
- my dad taught me that it doesn't look very good if I leave things laying around (well, that one was NOT taught by example!);
- when I'm driving and have to stop suddenly, I instinctively put my arm out in front of my passenger to protect them. I can't stop myself from doing it and that I got from my dad;
- my dad taught me that it was OK to act silly;
- he taught me to be dramatic;
- my dad taught me to be quick-tempered; but
- he also taught me that it IS easy to forgive;
- my dad taught me to say "I love you"...often;
- I always knew that he would support me no matter what and, from that, my dad taught me unconditional love.
There is a hole in my heart now. I will really miss him.
Cary Hogan
February 6, 2009
Uncle Micheal, you have helped me in many ways through out my life. You were always willing to help me move from one place to another. Your little trailer was always able to transport couches, wood and many other items. The best smelling wood we ever had came from an apple tree, which once occupied your backyard. You always had a way to fill our hearts with warmth, joy and happiness.
Your patience was an inportant character trait. You were always able to keep calm as you taught me how to drive in Lingan, Nova Scotia. My heart was always in my throat as we drove down the very narrow roads overlooking the ocean. This experience has taught me that I can overcome any obstacle as long as I keep both hands on the wheel and steer myself to safety.
I will miss you dearly. Try not to drink too much Iron Brew!
May God bless you and keep you always in His care.
Robert Carroll
February 5, 2009
Mike's time on earth may have come to an end, but our returning to read these wonderful entries about Mike is testament that his fond memories will live on in our hearts for ever.
I was fortunate enough to get to spend a lot of time with Mike over the past few months. A lot of nights, two guys who really didn't know all that much about anything (both thinking otherwise), sharing philosophies on anything and everything - going to solve the worlds problems. From the price of gas in relation to today's oil prices, to the latest cell phone, blackberries or digital cameras. Apparently Mike liked his toys as much as the next guy! Many a night the conversation would end off with; "ok Mike, you don't have to work in the morning but I do, it's time to go". Mike thought that was his que to change the subject moving on to the next. Boy, wouldn't I like the opportunity to continue one of those conversations today as I'm sure many of us would. Mike sure loved to talk to everone and anyone who cared to listen. Mike took great pride in thinking he did something to help someone else or make someone's day a little brighter.
On occasion when leaving the hospital after visiting with Mike, lady luck was on my side. I'd find a parking ticket in the machine so I wouldn't have to pay for parking. My visits to the hospital and conversations with Mike would always start off the same way; Mike would ask "did you have to pay for parking last time"? The day after he passed, I returned to the hospital to express gratitude on behalf of Mike to the nursing staff at the hospital. As I was leaving this one last time, while walking down the long corridors I said to myself; "Mike I know you're still here, why don't you go on up ahead and take care of that parking machine for me"? When I arrived at the parking machine there was no ticket waiting for me so I inserted mine. On the screen where it usually indicates the price to be payed it said "you have 15 minutes to exit the parking lot". Mike, I know you got that one so lets just say that makes us even for the A & W Root Beers!
We are honored to have been able to refer to Michael Carroll as Uncle Mike!
Rest in peace and God bless Mike,
Robert, Lena, Ryan & Brandon
Don Trowell
February 4, 2009
To Mike; you will always be remembered to me as a man who's heart was bigger than life, you were always there to help out & offer advice.
I was lucky enough to be part of the family, I remember one time Mike came over to our house when the washing machine had gone on the blink, one quick look & out came every tool known to man, of course all over the floor, after removing parts & pieces he discovered the problem, I surveyed the mess but that was Mikes style, the man was a real honest & compassionate human being.
i would join him sitting in the solarium, for coffee & all sorts of people would be stopping in to visit, he was a true people person.
Mike & Yvonne were part of our family, & treated our sons Donny & Derek like they were their own, Mike loved to show the little pathway at the back of the house to Donny, my son loved it.
Mike had an extremely compassionate side, when my Father in law was reaching the end of his journey, Mike & Yvonne arranged for a hospital bed to be installed into their house to help me & my wife care for Frank.
Mike was always available to lend help or a tool, I'm positive he had as many tools & gadgets as many harware stores, I was always in amazement how he knew were everything was placed in that garage.
Mike on this journey let it be known that you were a wonderful person, friend, husband, father, you will be missed, God be with you.
Don Trowell
Don Trowell
February 4, 2009
To Mike, Yvonne, Lisa & family, just wanted to extend my deepest sympathies.
As stated by Connie, Mike was always there to help, have a long conversation, he once came over to our house when the washing machine had gone on the blink, after a quick survey, out came a ridiculous amount of tools, & get to work, after parts were strewn all over the basement, the problem was fixed, all the while Mike was laughing & joking.
Mike & Yvonne were part of my family, their home was always open for me to join in a coffee, conversation, or to borrow a tool from his collection that I'm sure rivalled a lot of hardware stores, I could never figure out how he knew where everything was located.
My two boys Donny & Derek were always treated in a special & caring way, traits that I wish were more common today.
So for myself, Donny & Derek, a truly good hearted & generous man has left us for his next journey, we say goodbye Mike & thankyou.
Don Trowell, Capt, Toronto Fire Services
John & Mae Miller
February 4, 2009
Yvonne and family please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss. I will always remember Mike as a guy you could talk to on any subject and get honest opinons from him no matter if you were a new recruit or the Fire Chief, Mike will be sadly missed by his brother firefighters. Rest in peace Mike
Carole Blezard
February 4, 2009
Mike
I will always hold fond memories of you, fixing up my garage whilst on holiday here in the uk, and our chats on the web cam. You will be sadly missed. Carole xxx
Al & Jackie Hughes
February 3, 2009
Our deepest sympathy in your loss of Mike.I talked with him many times when he was in hosp,& thought he was going to be ok! I guess God had other plans.He will be missed.
Al & Jackie Hughes[retired]e.y.f.d.
Carl Graham
February 3, 2009
You will forever be in our thoughts Mike.
Carl & Gloria
Edward Carroll
February 3, 2009
Michael,
We are so happy we got to see you and spend time with you this past summer at Saoirse & Kevin's wedding.
We got to have a great laugh together. Our heart felt sympathy, you will be missed! Love your Brother Eddie & Sister-in-Law Mary.
Gloria & David Murfin
February 3, 2009
Michael,
Thanks you for being a lovely Brother-in-Law, full of fun and laughter. We'll always rememeber the lovely times we had in Canada and taking you around England and your much-loved "Heartbeat" Country!
We will miss our chats, love always Gloria & David xx
Leanne Murfin
February 3, 2009
Glad to have had you as part of my family, sharing and making memories.
With lots of love
Leanne xx
RON AND SALLY GUSPIE
February 3, 2009
TO YVONNE & FAMILY. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MIKE. MIKE WAS SUCH AN EASY GOING, AND VERY LIKEABLE PERSON. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL HIS BROTHERS IN THE FIRE SERVICE. RON&SALLY GUSPIE. EAST YORK FIRE.
Ed. Williamson
February 3, 2009
Mike , you were a good kind and friendly man . I have fond memories of working with you at EY for many years . I wish you a safe rewarding journey home .
Ed Williamson , retired EY fire fighter .
Rosella Carroll
February 3, 2009
Dear Michael, I am going to miss you thank God I had the opportunities to talk to you many times while you were in the hospital. We made a point to always talk to each other on our birthdays June 30th and July 22nd and always looked forward to those special calls. You were the youngest of all us kids and me next in line. I will miss you very much baby brother. Love Rosie and Stephen
Connie Swiston
February 3, 2009
Michael J Carroll, a Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Godfather and Friend…….
Uncle Michael was a big kid in a big man's body. He enjoyed A&W root beer, vanilla shakes and liked to start to fix something with the latest and greatest tools or gadgets. The results being status quo -not fixed and now a big mess left to clean up. His love for animals and traveling was evident with him and Auntie Yvonne is their mobile trailer and rescuing animals on the way. He loved to talk to anyone and everyone who would give him the time. As a commuter from Mississauga to Pickering it certainly made the long drive home in rush hour traffic fly by. I was truly amazed that a man enjoyed the telephone as most don't. He was very proud that he had taught me how to drive and I am truly very grateful he took the time to do so; however the last time Steve had spoken to Uncle Michael he questioned why our van had needed the back bumper replaced twice. It is hard for my family to believe that a Firefighter taught me to drive. My Unkie had been there for me in various times of need during my life and I only wish I could have been there for him more. When I learned that he had passed away I had a hard time accepting it and then both my sons, Donny and Derek reassured me that Uncle Michael had a joyous life. So Unkie I know you are in a better place and you are with us in our hearts with the fond memories you have left us with. God Bless you Unkie Mikie I love you always and forever. Love Connie xoxo A very special "thank you" to my cousin, Robert for being with Unkie during the bad weather and snowstorms when no one else was there and to the nursing staff at Brampton Hospital.
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