Peacefully at home on Friday, September 20.

Rev Michael passed away at the age of 84.

Much loved husband of Margaret, dad to Jonathan, Elizabeth and Gillian, amazing grandad and great-grandad Scallywag, brother, vicar and friend to many.

Michael was laid to rest in his local Parish Church of St John’s Houghton.

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.

“I do not give to you as the world gives.

“Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid,” - John 14:27.