Michael J. Gaines

Michael J. Gaines obituary, Canton, OH

Michael J. Gaines

Michael J. Gaines Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2022.
Michael J. Gaines, 64, of Canton, Ohio passed away August 25th, 2022 at Cleveland Clinic/Mercy. He was born November 10, 1957 in Akron, Ohio, the son of Tracy and George (Lucky) Gaines. Mike attended Springfield High School in Akron. He worked most of his life for Dine Amusements and later as a facilities manager at Kissel Amusements. He had many close friends within the carnival circuit. He was preceded in death by his father George (Lucky) Gaines, his brother Dennis R. Gaines, and his sister Linda Bolin. He is survived by his mother, Tracy Gaines; his daughter Christina Gaines; sister Patricia (James) Guerra; sister Carol Dick; brother Robert Gaines; many nephews, nieces, and grand children. At the request of the family, there will be no visitation.

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Mary J Wines

September 11, 2022

My deepest condolences . Mike was a dear friend of me and my siblings. He is a wonderful caring man we will never forget how he helped so much in our time need. Prayers,love and strength to the Gaines family. Love Always Mary J Wines

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