Michael Bernard McNamara

Great friend and person!

Your Mum and Dad are my Godparents. They gave me the gardenias I planted in my yard in Bradenton FL as a housewarming gift. We never met but we are like souls my brother.

My thoughts and prayers are there for Bev and her family along with the McNamara family. We lost a treasure. Mike was an outstanding guy! I am blessed to have known Mike from our old YMCA days and of course, in high school swimming careers. Mike always gave 110 percent in his swimming endeavors. To say Mike was a great swimmer would be an understatement. He was one of the best that FHS ever produced. I lost touch with Mike as we moved along our years working and raising families but we...

To Bev (and her family) and the McNamara siblings (and their families), with sadness in my heart, I wish to express my sincere condolences over the loss of your beloved Michael. I was fortunate to be the coach of the FHS swim team when Mike's outstanding performances helped lead the way for our team's three years of excellence. As with most of our swim team family, we formed lasting friendships. It is with gratitude that Mike not only considered me a friend, but for always making feel...

Bev - Thinking of you this morning as you mourn Mac's passing. While I hadn't seen either of you for some time I will always have fun/fond memories of our times in Vermont - at the Whale's summer camps - and then, of course, Costa Rica. I still have a very vivid memory of him diving into the Pacific and swimming away as if it was nothing - while we stood on shore terrified that we would never see him again. And then in he swam - about a half an hour later. May you find joy in the memories...

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our deepest sympathies .

So sad to hear of Mikes passing, and I´m sure he will be sorely missed by all who knew him. My condolences to the family, and in particular to my FHS 1969 classmate, Tommy - Jim DiPerri, Durham,NC

My condlences to Beverly, Ellen, Marty, Tom, Chris and the McNamara family. Mike was kind, funny and a superb athlete/swimmer. I have great high school memories of Michael and sadness to hear of his passing! I sincerely hope happy and loving memories help you through this difficult time. The class of 1968 will always fondly remember Mike. Sincerely Bill Gates