I was unaware that the new neighbours had actually moved in when I happened to look out of the window and saw the most astonishing sight: there, in front of my eyes, was a baby with dummy in mouth, wearing just a nappy, KICKING A FOOTBALL!!! He had a steely determination in his eyes. He was definitely going to give that ball a good kicking!

You’ve guessed it: that was my first sighting of Michael.

He made me laugh that day and was STILL making me laugh late last Summer when he sent me lots and lots of funny videos.

What you saw is what you got with Mike. His great, mischievous sense of humour never waned. That brave, steely determination still there and used against that cruel illness - an inspiration to us all.

Mike, you are one of the good guys and will be sorely missed by so many.

Always in our hearts.

Sarah xxx