BARRATT, Michael Eric (Mike/ "Sooty"). Sooty passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday 6 September 2025, aged 70. Much loved husband of May for 49 years. Adored father of Kev, Pammy and Chilayne. Proud Grandfather (aka Grumpy) of Charlotte, Ruby and Michael. Sooty was a loyal and dedicated firefighter (Senior Station Officer/Volunteer Support Officer) for 57 years. He was extremely well- respected by his colleagues, served his community with pride and was the anchor of our family. He will be sorely missed. A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00am, Sunday 14 September at Greenhithe Community Hall, 7 Greenhithe Road, Greenhithe, Auckland and will also be live streamed here
https://tinyurl.com/4cyu9j7s Rest in love Mike/ Dad/ Grumpy/ Sooty. You're an absolute legend and hero to us all.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Sep. 10, 2025.