MOORE: MICHAEL- My beautiful husband of 48 years, Mike Moore, died on September 4th, 2022. Loving husband of Jan (nee Brown) Moore. A loving and caring father to Ben, Susannah and Ryan (Cassie). Kind Grandad of Gavin, Kyle and Daeyln. Predeceased by his parents, Benjamin and Elizabeth Moore, of Loftus, North Yorkshire, England. Younger brother of dear Dave (Eileen), Sidney (deceased) and dear sister Eileen Mary (deceased) Respected Brother-in-law and loved Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Also loved by old friends, all back home in England. Mike was known as The Gentle Giant, which he was, as well as being sensitive, honest, and generous, with a subtle - yet sarcastic sense of humour. He was a considerate husband and a supportive soccer, ballet, hockey, and gymnastics dad. Anyone who knew him knows he loved cars. We spent many a weekend in our teens at Croft racetrack in wet and windy weather watching rally cross races, going to car shows and polishing his first car, a (vintage yellow-with-red stripes) Triumph Vitesse convertible. We would ride over the Yorkshire Moors with the roof down in the rain, he didn’t care, just grinned as if it was the best time of his life. I lost count of how many cars he’d bought and sold over the years but after that amazing Triumph I remember a restored Lotus Cortina (one rusty wing covered with silver foil at one point) then being more sensible as the babies arrived, a Morris mini van followed by a big old yellow Volvo and when we arrived in Canada with a family, an (impractical) Pontiac Trans-Am Firebird. I always indulged his love of cars and him, my love of music, and so we went to many concerts and festivals. We loved Queen, The Who, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and Bowie and saw them play in many UK cities in their early days. The 70s - what a decade. It was all music, beads, flares, kaftans, incense, peace & love etc., I loved it all - and him, the very first time I set eyes on him at The Coatham, in Redcar in 1972. He was an electrician at British Steel then on emigrating to Canada, Stelco, and later Zelus. He loved working alongside so many great guys and counted them as good friends. He also patiently trained many students who looked up to him and still ask about him. After 41 years he finally retired in 2018 and bought his dream car, a BMW. We were planning to travel, drive down to Florida first, to his favourite beaches, followed by a touring holiday in Scotland and Ireland. Instead, Mike was sadly diagnosed with terminal cancer. He had many, many treatments for over 3 yrs. He never once complained. Many thanks are due to Dr. Zbuk (his nurse Jamie), Elana Lloyd and all the nurses from CBI who kept Mike going with their empathy and kindness. I know I am fortunate to have had almost 50 years with this exceptional man, but I am heartbroken without him. Cremation has taken place. SERENITY BURIAL & CREMATION SERVICES INC.361 Main Street, Port Dover (226) 290-9093. There will be an announcement of a ‘Celebration of Life’ for Mike, as he wanted, at a later date. Any donations to the Princess Margaret Hospital, Cancer Foundation, 610 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2M9 would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences can be left at www.serenityburialandcremation.com


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I will wait for you day and night’
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‘I remember you with my soul clenched
In that sadness of mine
That you know’
- Pablo Neruda

By night, beloved, tie your
Heart to mine
And let them both in dreams
Defeat the darkness
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