Michael was a true Yorkshire man, born in Guiseley, West Yorkshire on 27th September 1938.
Although he lived in Derbyshire for more years than he lived in Yorkshire, he always felt that he had been privileged to be born in ''God's Own Country'' and firmly believed that ''You can take the man out of Yorkshire, but you can't take the Yorkshire out of the man!''
He was a devoted husband and was adored by his wife Pat, his son Kevin and late son Stephen, daughter in law Vickie and his grandchildren Lauren and Taylor.
He was a true family man, who wanted nothing more than for his family to be healthy and happy.
His quiet contentment was one of his great strengths and this, combined with his quick wit and dry sense of humour, endeared him to so many people in his life.
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