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Kelly Gauer Cantwell
January 1, 2024
Back in `77 to `81, Mike lived in my parent´s apartment. He was a great goalie. We´d have fun times during the summer with the three Miles!!! May he rest in peace!!!
Elaine
January 5, 2023
Such a lovely, humble man. Mike never talked about himself, or his accomplishments. But he loved to talk about his daughters and his son. He was so proud of their achievements, and enjoyed joking about his role in getting them there. We will miss seeing you come in. You truly were one of our favourite clients. Wishing your family strength and peace .
Jeff Potwarka
January 4, 2023
I was introduced to Rob when I played rep baseball for Waterloo. He saw me batting once and offered me several tips. He sometimes come to my games to see how I was doing. I was in awe of Mike - he was so well known but he was such a kind and selfless person.
I was so sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family
Gary Boyes
December 22, 2022
Wow ... one of the great goalies, and person in Waterloo Minor Hockey History. I watched his NHL game in Calgary. The 3 Mike's, Yosurak, Conrad, and Blake were a big part of Waterloo. Great friends, great times, and fantastic hockey. Thank you, from all of us.
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Allison Vaux
December 13, 2022
Mike was such a kind soul, I had the pleasure of working with him for the past year as we launched our new line with Don's Produce. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family for your loss.
The GoodLeaf Farms Team
leslie ann and Ron klein
December 12, 2022
Dear Janice and family. Ron and I are heartbroken to learn of your beloved Mike´s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most sad and difficult time.....leslie and ron klein
Diane Arsenault
December 11, 2022
Janice....my deepest sympathies to you and your family...
Diane &Roger
Marie Bird
December 9, 2022
I remember Michael from my childhood. Our parents were very good friends. Rest in peace, Michael.
John & Catharine Sheridan
December 7, 2022
Sending our sincere condolences to the entire Blake family.
Mike Conrad
December 5, 2022
We all have so many great memories of Mike, which is a tribute to our friend.
For me it was our years as roommate and teammate at Ohio State University. This became the foundation of our close bond and lifelong friendship. Over the years, whenever we got together, we'd reminisce about our time there, each one of us digging up past stories like it happened yesterday. Mike was never missed adding a great sense of humor to his version. Thanks for the memories Blaker. We all miss you.
Mike
( OSU team photo from the '78-79 season)
Rob Cooper
December 5, 2022
To Janice, Meagan, Chris and Nat,
My heart goes out to you on the passing of your husband and dad. It's been a long time since I had the pleasure of talking to him, but I will always remember him as a man of humour and humility. He made everyone feel welcome in your home. May memories of love and laughter sustain you through this most difficult of times.
Randy Montag
December 5, 2022
Our Condolences to the family. Always smiling and full of cheer. We enjoyed a lot of laughs at WestmountGolfCC.
The Montag Family
Laura Falby
December 5, 2022
Dear Meagan and family - my sincere and heartfelt condolences to all of you. I know from Meagan what a loved and loving man Mike was and I'm truly sorry for your loss. My warm thoughts are with you.
Laura Falby
Susan Ball
December 5, 2022
Happy I saw you both last August by browns social....we have fond memories of our get togethers with your family when the kids were little. Sorry for your loss, your in our hearts and prayers at this sad time Janice.
Susan Ball and Family
Deena Petrou-Winter
December 5, 2022
Professionally I worked for Mike is sales promotions at CHYM FM and 570 News, personally I knew Mike and Janice via family connections. Mike was a wonderful boss.... I learned so much from Mike and his great sales mind! He would say, "A door won't open, if you don't knock"... Such a simple statement that I say & think about to this day in my everyday job. Sending lots of love and admiration to the entire Blake clan!
Michele Rosen
December 5, 2022
Vicki, My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May your beautiful memories of Mike and the love of your family help you to get through this difficult time. Sending you lots of love.
Carol Leger
December 5, 2022
Janice & children; My heart is broken, to have lost such a great person. I got to know him, when I visited you. He was kind, compassionate and funny.
On the drive home from super, I was driving, he said "We stop at stop signs here" I almost went through it. I still chuckle at that today.
You take care, love you.
Sending hugs
Allan Sternberg
December 4, 2022
My deepest condolences on Mike's passing.
Mike was a great guy. Notwithstanding his superb athletic abilities, which launched his NHL career, Mike harboured no air of superiority or sense of entitlement. His humility and common touch endeared him to all. I fondly remember our baseball team eagerly awaiting the arrival of Mike and his friend from Kitchener and not only because they gave our team credibility.
After hockey Mike worked hard in a number of careers without complaint. He did what had to be done. His devotion to family was exemplary.
Mike died too young with so much more to offer. Very tragic.
Karen Cooper
December 4, 2022
Our paths have not crossed for many years but my daughter Sandra and I have nothing but terrific memories of spending time with Mike and Janice and most specifically Natalie. Dance, dance competitions, sleepovers, baking, grad pictures by the backyard pool and backyard concerts (Andrew Allen) to name a few. Our hearts go out to you and your entire family. Mike was taken far too young. The next few days (and many more to come) will be difficult - I am glad that you have each other to provide support and to lean on. With our sincerest condolences - Karen, Sandra and Peter
Gale Braun
December 3, 2022
Vicky and family, sorry to hear of your brother´s passing.
Mark and Gale(Carnahan) Braun
Robert Filiatrault
December 3, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Blaker was an exceptional man, father and husband. Words can not describe the impact he had on so many people, from work, hockey coach for our "NHL bound kids" to everyone else.. his infectious smile and sense of humour...so many fun memories... What an amazing husband, father and friend to everyone who met him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Filiatrault Family
Bill Davidge
December 3, 2022
I did not play with Mike bit am a fellow Buckeye that is currently 8 years into Multiple Myeloma. Mike and i have shared our path of treatment bothe searching for answers. I am so sorry Mike lost his fight but the Lord needed a Goalie that would fight and tend the nets in heaven. RIP Blacky!! Love ya bud
Steve Douglas
December 2, 2022
Mike was a great guy, always smiling and a great sense of humour. Played with Mike on Siskin and against him when he was with Ohio State
Karen Rebot
December 2, 2022
Mike was one of the kindest and gentlest men I´ve ever worked with. So humble. He always had a smile and a minute to chat for everyone in the office at CHYM/CKGL! So sad he´s been taken so young :( My deepest condolences to his family, friends & co-workers. Xx
Janet Kurt
December 2, 2022
We remember Mike as a congenial fun person who lived life to the fullest. The Ball Breakers certainly appreciated his skill when playing against teams such as the "Medicine Men"
He frequently proclaimed his love for his beautiful and cherished wife Janice;
He was thoroughly in love and profoundly proud of his 3 accomplished children.
He was a true gentle man.
Such a tragic loss of humanity; and far too soon.
"You were his angels and he is now yours."
Our Deepest Sympathy
Brian and Janet Kurt
Mike Armstrong
December 2, 2022
Mike was my Boss for over 14 years at Don's Produce. Great Guy with a Good sense of Humor!
Mark Burley
December 2, 2022
Janice:
When Janet & I learned of Mike's passing this morning, so many memories of working with him at CKYM/CKGL came flooding back. Our sympathies to you and your whole family. May he rest in peace.
Tom and Natalie Reikman
December 2, 2022
Janice, Chris and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Mike was a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Roger Niergarth
December 2, 2022
My sincere condolences to Mikes family at their time of loss. I went to the same school with Mike in grade 7-8 and also played some street hockey with him.I myself are dealing with cancer and wondering if we crossed paths at the cancer clinic and didn´t recognize each other.
Mike Armstrong
December 2, 2022
Worked With Mike at Don's Produce for 14 Years. A Great Guy with a Good sense of Humor!
Patrick Murphy
December 2, 2022
I remember Mike Blake playing for the Siskins in the 1970's. So Young. Rest in Peace Mike.
Chris Turnbull
December 2, 2022
I remember as a young person watching Mike play goal in Waterloo minor hockey for many years. His talent, focus and energy was inspiring. What was also inspiring, was his ability to smile when things didn't quite go the way he wanted. He was a special person. My sincerest condolences to Mike's family.
Kathy Chandler
December 2, 2022
Such a lovely sweet man, always smiling. Down to earth great guy.
George Michaels
December 2, 2022
Mike had such a great sense of humour, a great smile...and the absolute best laugh.
dave weber
December 2, 2022
so sorry for our loss
dave weber
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