Michael Currin

October 5, 1945 – September 12, 2022

We knew this day was coming but it doesn’t ease the unbearable heartache, sense of loss and an emptiness that is beyond words. Michael fought mesothelioma with the most admirable strength, grace, dignity and determination. Unfortunately, due to circumstances and events out of his control, he eventually lost his fighting spirit and strength.

The broken hearts he leaves behind belong to his loving, adoring wife, Maggie, his daughters Celeste, Tanya and Zara, his mother-in-law Maggie, his sons-in-law Kai and Lee, and his grandchildren Bee, Jethro, Saffron, Stella, Juliet and Malia. He will be reunited with his parents Grace and Arthur and precious granddaughter Amy. He will be missed by many wonderful, special friends who have been an invaluable source of love, support, caring, joy and fun through the years. The only thing that eases the pain of losing him is knowing that his last days were comfortable; he finally got on the right pain medication and had the best care at home by people who loved him the most, while looking at the beautiful gardens he created, that were his pride and joy.

Michael was a true mensch and a Renaissance man in every sense of the word, with a perfect balance of supreme intellect and raw humanity and humility. He was kind, considerate, dependable and generous in his words and actions. Michael had a genuine love, understanding and empathy for people and an innate natural ability to establish meaningful relationships with people from all walks of life. He was one of those lucky people who never lost his very endearing childlike curiosity, wonder and mischief which could be anything from sweet to infuriating. He had a very special bond with many of his St. Joe’s work colleagues which continued in retirement and was a real source of joy for him. Many of them were at our side faithfully until the bitter end.

Michael had many fulfilling hobbies. He especially loved music and gardening, and spent endless hours creating a stunning garden while blasting music of every genre through the neighborhood. He loved photography and the stacks of his photos will be available to friends if they so wish, which would please Michael very much. He never stopped learning, whether it was medieval art or quantum physics, and in retirement he became a very successful investor. Michael and Maggie travelled the world, usually off the beaten path, had endless adventures and created lasting friendships wherever they went. With the cancer and COVID these past few years, Michael was completely content and happy enjoying life in his lovely home, surrounded by his beautiful garden and the love of his family and close friends. To the very end he was grateful for all his blessings in this wonderful life and looked at each extra day he was given as a gift.

We owe our heartfelt gratitude to those healthcare professionals who cared for us, listened to us and had our best interest at heart through the past 4 years.

At Michael’s insistence there will be no funeral. There will be an Open House in our home on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy please come and share a glass of wine in Michael’s memory. No flowers, gifts or donations – just your presence please. To make an online condolence, please visit www.westviewfuneralchapel.com

“Life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing, save the limit of our sight.”