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Captain Michael John William McLEAY

Captain Michael John William McLEAY obituary

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Captain McLEAY Obituary

McLEAY, Captain Michael John William. (retired) Born 25 November 1939, and died on Wednesday 19 February 2025 at North Shore Hospital after a long illness. Much loved husband of Carol for 51 years; beloved father of Phil and Jaime, and father-in- law of Jephunneh; doting Poppa of Harley, Ava, Dallas, Flynn, and Quinn; cherished brother of Peter and Wendy, Sheryn, and Penny and Tony; brother-in-law of Sue and Bernie; loved by all his nieces and nephews; and also remembered by Brad. A funeral will be held at Romaleigh Chapel, 31 Ocean View Road, Northcote on Saturday 1 March 2025 at 11am. Mike's Austin Healeys were his post-aviation passion and we all loved the joy they bought him. He's on his final flight now; fly well our kind and calm friend, we will see you again.



Published by The New Zealand Herald from Feb. 22 to Feb. 26, 2025.

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gary and patricia bennett

February 28, 2025

To Carol and family our sincere condolences on the loss of Mike. Have fond memories from WLG days right through to meet-ups overseas on our respective company duty trips. One of the good guys! Gary and Pat Bennett

Andy Heke

February 28, 2025

Sincere sympathy to you, Carol and family, lots of happy memories from early Waipawa days.
Kind regards,
Andy and Frances Heke.

Andy Heke

February 28, 2025

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Alan and Carolee Kerr

February 27, 2025

Condolences to Carol Philip and Jaime Mike was a wonderful man and father we had some great times together RIP Mike

Ngaire Macdonald

February 27, 2025

To the McLeay Family we were very sorry to read of Michael's passing. Condolences and Love to you all.
Bev Palmer and Ngaire MacDonald formally McCullough's from Waipawa

Kathy Andersen

February 26, 2025

So sad to hear this news. A great guy to crew with. Always a gentleman and also fun!
Condolences to family.

Jill Geary

February 26, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Arthur Young

February 25, 2025

Carol, Philip and Jaime, very sad to see that Mike has passed on. I enjoyed his visits as he was a gentleman. My sincere condolences to you all.

Phil & Rose Rowan

February 25, 2025

Sincere condolences to Mikes family. Always easy to get along with Mike was a great guy.

John & Carolyn Brough

February 25, 2025

Please accept our most sincere condolences, thinking of you and Mike

Laurie Agnew

February 24, 2025

Condolences Carol to you Phil and all family on Mikes passing.
Always thoroughly enjoyed flying with him and the relaxed atmosphere he generated.
Fly high Mike
Laurie Agnew

Alan Moselen

February 23, 2025

Great to fly with, great neighbor, great bloke
Al an Maree Moselen

Dave McAlister

February 23, 2025

Sad to read this news.
A good bloke.
An easy guy to fly with.
Dave McAlister

Bobbie Amyes

February 23, 2025

With love to the family from the wider McLeay Whanau.
Many of our memories of Michael are from the earlier days, when like many of the boy cousins, he had his stint working on Corrie Lynn, his grandparents John and Flora McLeay's Turakina farm. From there he became a topdressing pilot and then onto bigger things - the rest you all know - commercial pilot, family and then Austin Healeys.

Graeme Stillwell

February 23, 2025

My thoughts and love Carol are with you and the family at this sad time. I will always cherish the memories I shared with Mike during the many times we crewed aircraft together. Graeme (and Pauline) Stillwell

Christine kELLY

February 23, 2025

All Our Love to all the Family Thinking of you.
Chris, Scott, David and Sarah Kelly

Chris and Barb Wende

February 23, 2025

We´re so sorry to hear Michael passed. He was a sweet, kind soul. We cherish our memories of meeting you both.

Hunter & Margaret McEwan

February 22, 2025

Please accept our most sincere condolences Carol, on Mike's passing.

Hunter Margaret.

brad Bason

February 22, 2025

Our condolences to you Carol and your family.
Brad, Jo Andrew Bason

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