Mick has been my mate for over 50 years. We lived in flat in Bournemouth with Richie/ Tommy and worked together back in Seventies great memories great laughs will be missed. Had some great times in Skem as well RIP MATE Ronnie

RIP Michael, you will be sadly missed by all

I have woken up this morning moved to tears from the amount of love shown. My granda was the greatest man I've ever known and I'm so honoured to have been his granddaughter. I love you always X

I worked with Mick on Nightshift at varying times for 2 years. We would sit for 10 hours and just talk football, politics and life. I knew from the first time I met Mick that he was a kind, honest and genuine man with a big heart. He was devoted to his family, it was evident in the way he spoke and it was admirable. I wanted to go for a pint with him and get to know him better outside work. Fortunately, we did on several occasions over the years and had some laugh each time, even when his beloved Everton got beat he would be much the same, full of wit, always positive and could tell you stories where you would fold in half laughing. He imparted a lot of wisdom on a younger man in much need of it. When we last spoke we had planned another wee day when the lockdown ended. I'm gutted I didn't get to say goodbye but feel privileged to have been able to call Mick my friend and will never forget him. I claimed Mick as an Uncle not long after I met him as I wanted him to be my Uncle. He would always laugh at this but wouldn't correct me. He was a great man who I held in high esteem and wanted him to know that too. Thanks for the memories Uncle Mick. Love to Jackie and all the family.

Codladh sámh

Kevin x

A good hardworking family man will be sadly missed by his friends and family, rest in peace.

Uncle Mick, when I think of you I will remember the tall man who looked like a rock star, the holidays in Skem and playing scrabble, the music that always played and the cherry tree in the garden. The way you loved your beautiful wife and always held her hand, the love you had for Michelle & Michael and the joy in your face speaking of “The Girls” Mary & Molly. You always had a compliment for your family. Your kind gaze, your funny laugh and your cheeky smile. How could anyone forget you? You were unique and I for one was blessed to know you and call you my uncle. God Bless xx💙xx

💔 My Uncle Mick...he was an absolutely amazing guy, this just isn't fair, my heart is broken for my Aunty Jackie, Michelle, Michael, Mary & Molly. My Uncle Mick would always make me laugh even when he wasn't trying to be funny. I will raise a glass to you on Friday Uncle Mick...hold back the tears and bid you a final farewell. Heaven got lucky! Love you GBNF XxxX ❤

Mick you will always have a place in my heart, genuinely one of the nicest blokes I've ever known. You will never be forgotten by anybody that knew you and you will leave a massive hole in everybody's lives. A loving husband great dad and an amazing grandad. Easy to see why me dad had the privilege of your friendship for over half a century.