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Michael IRELAND Obituary
IRELAND, Michael (Mike) 18-08-45 to 18-08-13 Peacefully with your girls with you at Tauranga Hospital. Nice and tidy, you went out the same day you arrived! Dearly loved husband and best friend of Jan. Best ever Dad, father-in-law (friend and mentor) of Michelle and Bruce Mita, Dave and Tania Martin, Glenn and Lynette Ireland. Best ever Poppy of Amber and Tyler (great-grandson), Sasha, Kiri, Jarn, Jordan Mita; Emily Martin; Samuel, Benjamin Ireland. Ex-husband of Glynn. Loved "other" Dad of Sonya and Mick, Jenna, Sam Poyner; Terry and Janine, Jess, Lillie, Heidi Dale; Mark and Jenny, Hannah Dale. Loved friend of many and respected part of the building community. Loved by the 'dancing friends'. We're going to miss you so much 'Mr Perfect', your twinkly blue eyes, twinkle toes and cheeky grin. You did so well, fought bravely and we're so proud to be yours. Heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff from Tauranga Hospital ED & Ward 2c, and Waipuna Hospice for caring for our darling man so well. In lieu of flowers, donations to Waipuna Hospice, PO Box 1156, Tauranga 3140. Funeral 11am, Thursday 22nd, Crematorium Chapel, 403 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga. Communications to The Ireland Family, c/- Hope Family Funerals, 4 Keenan Road, RD3, Tauranga 3173.
Memories and Condolences
for Michael IRELAND
6 Entries
Jo Wood (nee Murray)
August 23, 2013
Thinking of you all at this sad and emotional time. I will always remember Uncle Mike's twinkly smile and happy, caring nature. It was an honour and a pleasure to call such a wonderful man my Uncle (Dad's best mate from childhood).
Uncle Mike, I'm glad we caught up again recently, you spoke so proudly of your family, and I know there will be a big hole in their lives forever, but they were blessed to have you for every moment they did. Love and hugs xxoo
Nicola Skipper (nee Murray)
August 22, 2013
Mike was my ‘honourary uncle' – best friends with my father Dave Murray since they were both ‘knee high to a jam tin'.
My thoughts are with your family today – they have lost a very special person. I will always remember your gentle, wry humour and the last time we met you spoke of Tania, Michelle and Glen and their families with such pride and delight – you loved them so much.
A memory I want to share is back when you had the kiwifruit orchard, and our family came to stay for a few days. I recall the chaos of five young kids running around inside terrorizing the grown ups, then all of us being outside near the orchard on a beautiful, crisp morning. Steam rising from the vines and a hazy frost still lingering. Everything was suddenly so quiet and still – it seemed like the most perfect place on earth at that moment.
That moment is one of the most powerful and abiding memories I have – I hope you have found your moment of stillness now. I will remember you with love.
August 21, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing , my thoughts are with you guys.
Jenny Purnell
Michelle Mita
August 21, 2013
Missing you so much Daddles, my safe haven is gone, so many wonderful memories, love you so much.
Michelle
Anne Ashdown
August 20, 2013
Anne and John Watt. we are sad to know that Michael has passed away, he was a lovely man. John and I will be at the service, thinking of you all, love anne
August 20, 2013
IRELAND, Michael Passed peacefully away on 18th August 2013. Dealy loved son of Joan and the late Herbert Ireland, brother of Ann and the late Graeme Letica, Peter Ireland, Mary Ireland, John Ireland, the late Ruth Anderson, Louise and the late Robert Ireland, Bruce and Jill Ireland. At peace with the others.
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