Dear Marjory & family,

                Thank you for your card & letting us know the sad news of Michael.  Maura & I have happy memories of him & his liking, especially, of orange flavoured biscuits!

                However, what I really admired about him was his cheerfulness and courage.  He seemed to me to have many abilities, his love of the countryside – hedge layering, the garden and your fruit cage with the thornless blackberries of which he proudly spoke.  Then, of course, his devotion to public service which meant much to many & so richly rewarded by his receiving the M.B.E.

                As a family I believe you all played a devoted role in supporting a truly lovely man & an example of how a Christian shines.


                With love to you all,

                                  Charles & Maura