Died at Health Sciences Centre on Sunday morning, May 1, 2016. Michael died of lung disease in the company of his family and friends. Mike was born in Manchester, England, on July 29, 1930. Mike obtained his undergraduate degree in agricultural sciences at the University of Wales, Bangor. Mike taught in London, and was posted to Germany as a Signal Corp officer in order to fulfill his military obligation. Mike came to Canada in 1957 for master's level graduate studies at McDonald College, McGill University in Point Clair, Québec. He then taught high school again for a year in the Belchure Islands, Hudson Bay. Mike completed his doctorate in Plant Pathology at Cornell University, New York State. Upon completion, he accepted a research scientist position with the Agriculture Canada Research Station in Mount Pearl; he held that position until his retirement in 1997. Mike was always passionate about music and culture; he loved to study and play traditional jazz on his cornet. He was skilled with many instruments; Mike started Dr. Jazz - a jazz band that played locally and was noted for their performances at the St. John's Folk Festival. Mike is survived by his loving wife Vicky; children Joel (N-Q) and Dinah (Graham); and granddaughters Zoe and Katia. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Wednesday, May 4 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held from the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Thursday, May 5 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Lung Association and Arthritis Society. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book please visit www.carnells.com.