Micheal (Mike) Talbot passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, while on vacation in Thailand, at the age of 28.
Loving son of Trish and Steve Gould of Lucan. Big brother of Vanessa and Samantha Gould, both at home. Loving son of Jerry Talbot and wife Allison of London. Loved brother of Dylan Talbot of London. Adored grandson of Howie Sheridan of Lucan, John and Bev Talbot of Kirkland Lake, Leroy Gould of Exeter, and Elaine Gould and Tom of Goderich. Dear nephew of Tim and Donna Sheridan of Exeter, Sharlene (Sheridan) and Bob Jones of Exeter, Al Sheridan of London, Ron Talbot of London. Missed by his many loving aunts, uncles, cousins. Predeceased by his grandma Audrey Sheridan, and his aunt Debbie Talbot. For the last 3 years, Micheal had been living and working in China teaching English. Mike had an incredible personality, which endeared him to his many close friends, and anyone else who knew him.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan for visitation on Wednesday, February 24th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
A memorial service will be held at the Lucan Community Memorial Centre, 263 Main Street, Lucan on Thursday, February 25th. Please gather at 12:30 PM for the service, which will be held at 1 PM with Pastor Brad Sumner officiating.
Cremation has taken place.
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Cathy Vanneste
Trish, Steve and family, my heart broke when I heard Michael had passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. The pictures are amazing and reflect what an awesome job you did raising such an outgoing, robust young man. I am sorry for your lost.
Cathy Vanneste
Brent, Ange, Brooke and Jacob Gibson
Steve, Trish, Vanessa and Samantha,
May fond memories of Micheal bring you comfort during this extremely hard time in your lives. Look back on all the wonderful memories you were able to have and smile at the fact that you were able to share these together. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. Bigs hugs!
Love,
Brent, Ange, Brooke and Jacob Gibson
Don and Chris Van Massenhoven
Dear Steve Trish Vanessa and Samantha and family
Our very deepest sympathies on the passing of Michael. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers
Don and Chris Van Massenhoven xoxo
Dave and Linda Smith
Trish, Steve and family, know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kate Whitfield
Dear Jerry, Allison, Dylan, and family:
Our most sincere and heartfelt condolences for the tragic loss of Mike. I did not know Mike well, but much of the wonderful things I did know about Mike are from his extremely proud and loving father. Jerry, everyone who knows you is heartbroken for you. It is so difficult to know what to say at a time like this, so I’ll just remind you that you are loved and supported by your strong community of friends and family. We are behind you any way we can be.
Love and peace,
Kate Whitfield, Matt and Claire Gosnell
Dustin McTaggart
Steve, Trish and family thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wish I could be at the funeral Mike was a great guy.
Dustin McTaggart
Linda & Dave Barr
So sorry we can’t be with you today. We are with you in our hearts and can easily see from the photos what an incredible young man he is. So sorry that this has come to pass. Peace be with you Trish and family.
Marty and Karen Van Praet
Trish and family. I am sorry for the loss of Mike. You are never far from our thoughts.
Ron and Glenda Lindenfield
Steve, Trish and family, Deepest sympathies, we wish we could take the pain away, you are in our prayers
Debbie Simmons
Our hearts are with you and our deepest condolences on the passing of your dear Mike.
Hugs
Debbie Simmons and family
Nancy and Craig Boxer
Dear Trish, Steve, Vanessea and Sam.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. Take care of each other and hold tight to you memories.
Nancy and Craig
Gary Heywood
Trish Steve and family are deepest sympathy are pray and thoughts are with you .Gary and Louise
Sandra McCann
Steve, Trish, Vanessa, Samantha, Uncle Leroy & Families,
May you all find the strength to overcome the grief and huge void in your lives at the loss of Michael.
May the memories you shared bring some comfort in the darkest of days that lie ahead.
The pictures you have shared show us all just what a friendly,kind hearted soul Michael was. The students he has taught has forever enriched their lives. They too feel a huge loss.
We are thinking of all of you at this extremely difficult time.
Hugs…
Sandra, Darryl, Jeremy, Connor & Matthew McCann
Maria Bowden
Trish, I just finished watching the slide show of Michael……I want you to know how absolutely beautiful it is … .his Soul just came shining through each and every picture…and the love Michael had for his students was so inspiring to me…thank you for sharing his life for all to treasure …love Maria
Lester, Mariska, Nick & Jake Arts
Dear Trish, Steve, Vanessa and Sam – so very sorry to hear about Michael and although we can’t be there please know that we offer our sincerest condolences, that you are in our deepest thoughts and heart-felt prayers during this extremely difficult time. Michael was a great guy with an enormous kind heart that was taken much too soon.
Bob & Brenda Smith
Trish, Steve, and family,
Our deepest and sincere sympathy are with you and your family at this very sad time. Remember the good times through his life and especially the ones when Mike was home this Christmas. Cherish his memories close to your heart and the pain will heal in time.
Mark, Ann, Laura & Brent Scott
Trish, Steve, Vanessa and Samantha:
Sending our condolences to you during the loss of your dear Michael. Thinking of you today and in the days ahead.
Vincent Bonduro
My thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times. I had the pleasure of teaching Mike in Grade 8 at St. Patrick’s School. He was an excellent student who loved and excelled in all sports especially football. He will be missed.
Ferlin Sovereign and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Trish.
What great pictures of him with the family and ones of him teaching.
May we never forget him.
Pat Arts
Trish, Steve, Vanessa and Samantha;
With heavy hearts we offer our sincere condolences. We are blessed to have spent some time with Michael over the years. He was an exceptional young man. Michael made this world a better place and there was no question that he knew how much he was deeply loved by his family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Pat, Catherine, Charlie and Jaimeson
Tracy
Trish and family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.
Hugs
Tracy Harrison
Linda Scott
Big Hugs to you Trish and Steve, Vanessa and Samantha so sorry to hear of your loss.
Brenna, Barry, Adam and Alex Vincent
Dear Steve, Trish and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Even though we did not know Michael, he looks like quite an accomplished young man. Something to be very proud of. May you find peace and comfort in the wonderful memories. Thinking of you.
Linda andLarry Jackson and Tara Day
patricia and steve and girls larry and tara and I are so sorry for the loss of Michael, this is a hard time for all of you and your family I know that, only met him once at sharlene and bobs at xmas 2 yrs ago
so sorry
Linda
Matt Dow
Trish, Steve, and family.
Our hearts go out to you in this time of sadness.
Celebrate Mike’s life, and the legacy he leaves behind across the globe.
Our sympathies.
Matt, Rosalee, Jaeden, Addison, Olivia Dow
Ralph Needham. Joan Robson
So sorry to learn of your loss . Our thoughts are with you.
Joan and Ralph Needham
Donna
Dear Trish, I’m so sorry to hear about Michael’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Donna Warren
Mike and Val Bendig
Steve, Trish and family – our deepest sympathies at this very sad time – you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mike and Val (Park) Bendig and family, Goderich, Ontario
Linda Ludwar
To all those that loved Michael Talbot:
Thank you for sharing the pictures of this beautiful young man. I never knew Michael, but from the pictures, I can sense that he loved life, his family, his friends and his career. The looks of joy on the childrens’ faces when Michael was interacting with them, tells me he was a caring, dedicated teacher who the children adored. I am so sorry for your loss. Linda Ludwar
Tracey and Ed Van Kerkoerle
Dear Trish, Steve and girls,
What an amazing collection of pictures. It’s obvious that Michael was an amazing person who will be missed by many including the children he taught. Thinking of you all at this time and praying that you find peace in having Michael in your lives.
Tracey, Ed, Felicity, Maddy a and Malory
Bill and Dianne Waye
Steve and Trish and family-Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this tough time. Be strong and remember the joy that Michael brought you in his life. Bill and Dianne
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Jerry, Alison and family.
Our sincere sympathies to you all. We are sorry to hear of your loss and are thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Tracy and Dean Waldron
Peter Darbishire
Steve and family
I am saddened to hear of Mike’s passing. My thoughts are with you.
Peter Darbishire, Exeter
Dennis McDonald
Trish and Steve and Family
I’m sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Michael. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Greg Graham THE GREGORY B & B
Trish Steve and family:
May your happiest memories
brighten your darkest days
Hugs
Greg Graham
( Greg’s Place)
Erin Gartly
Steve, Trish, Vanessa and Samantha,
Our hearts are broken for your family’s devastating loss…
Love Erin, Curtis, Reese, Racheal and Laine
Paul Augustine
Steve: Please accept my condolences at this time in Micheal’s passing.
Bev and Shawn Dayman
Trish, Steve, Vanessa, Samantha, Howie and all of Mike’s family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your son, brother and grandson. I am thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
Rev. Sue McCullough
Trish, Steve and family
I just heard of the death of Michael this morning from Greg. I am so sorry. There are no words that I can offer you that will change this great sadness in your world. Please know that I am upholding you in prayer and that God weeps with you. Also, my daughter Trish sends her sympathy as well.
Blessings to you all,
Sue McCullough+
Heather and Greg Wade
Trish and Steve – words cannot express how sad we were to hear about mike’s passing. our hearts and thoughts go out to you during this incredibly difficult time. Such a fine young man. He will be greatly missed.
John & Mary Walls & Family
Trish, Steve and Family;
Thinking of you at this very difficult time.
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Trish, Steve & Girls, So Sorry to hear of Micheal’s sudden death, How terrible to be way in another country when this happened and have to wait to bring him home, I know that all you want to do is see him one last time and it will be very difficult to say goodbye, please have some comfort in knowing that we are praying for you & your family, and have had you in our thoughts daily. Sincerely Ray & Sue
Tom & Mary Ann McLaughlin
Dear Trish, Steve and Family
We were saddened by the news of the sudden passing of your son Michael in Thailand. Know that you are in our prayers and thoughts during this very difficult time. Keep the memories close to your hearts – they will last a life time.
Tom and Mary Ann McLaughlin
Paige McDade and Deb Gerstmar
Jerry ,Allison and Dylan
Please know that you are very close in our thoughts at this extremely difficult time. We cannot imagine the pain of losing a son and brother.
Helen droumtsekas
Jerry, Maria and Dylan it is with great sadness that we send our deepest sympathies for the loss of your son and big brother Michael. He will live on in your hearts and memories of the times you spent with him. I and the rest of the Sotiriadis families and the Droumtsekas families will miss this young man who came into our lives so briefly. He was special as Dylan’s big brother and Jerry’s first born son. May he rest in peace. Helen , Tina Droumtsekas and family and great grandmother Maria Sotiriadis, and Dylan’s many Aunts and cousins.
Debbie Tiplady
I’m so sorry Trish to hear about Micheal I couldn’t believe it.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I can only imagine how much pain your in ,
Al and Wendy Brown
Trish and Steve. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. No parent should have to go through this. Cherish his memory and keep a piece of him in your heart always and forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Daryl Little
Steve & Trish,
I can’t tell you how sorry I am. I’ll be praying for you.
Daryl.
Glenn &Sharleen Phillips
Steve and Trish. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Glenn and Sharleen Phillips
Kevin & Carol Windsor
Steve, Trish & Family
So very sorry to hear of Mike’s sudden passing. Extending our deepest sympathies to your entire family. Know you are in our thoughts at this very difficult time and any help you require is a phone call away.
Kevin, Carol & Brent
Susan and Boyd Young
We are on holiday here in aThailand with our son Zach, who lived with Mike and thus became like brothers while in China. We cannot convey our deep sadness at your tragic loss. Our son Zach and his love Alina are shattered by the loss of your beautiful so, theredear friend.. We had actually planned to meet up with Mike and friends just a few days ago. We wanted to know our son’s friends that he has become so very close to. They share a bond that we will never fully understand. That day was not to come…. He and Alina cannot say enough about what an amazing young man your son was. Please know that your Micheal touched many lives, and lives deep in the hearts of our Zach and Alina. Know that ours thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. THAILAND is like paradise on earth. We are with Mike in spirit and we pray that you will find some comfort at this time. We will return to Canada at the end of the month, and hope to connect with you thereafter. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS
Petra and Les Dykeman
Trish, Steve, and family! So sorry to learn of your loss. Know we are thinking of you!!
Petra and Les Dykeman and family
William and Helen (Hodgins) Delorme
Trish & Steve and family – Our condolences and saddened to hear of your loss .
The Galbraith's
Jerry, Allison and Dylan, our most heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Out heart aches for all of you, we were shocked and saddened to learn of your son and brothers passing. We know that no words will heal your pain, but please know you are in our thoughts and prayers each day, Vince, Shanna, Mitchell and Vanessa Galbraith.
Mary Warren
Jerry, Alison and Dylan. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Know that it will get easier as time goes by and that Mike is now watching over all of you. You have great memories of Mike that no one can take away from you.
Mary Warren and family
Dennis and Cindy White
Trish , Steve and family,
We were both heart broken when we heard of your son’s passing. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dennis and Cindy White
Deb and Rob Andrews and family
Mike’s family-
It was truly a very sad moment for us all when we heard of Mike’s unexpected death. He will always be remembered as the wonderful young man he was and many will benefit from all his accomplishments here and abroad.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today.
Krystal Kocins
Would also like to offer condolences on behalf of My Mother. Darlene Kocins. Who loved Mike as only an aunt could. And My sisters who will forever remember him in our hearts
Don and Dorothy Lankin
Steve, Trish and family. We were deeply saddened to hear of the sudden loss of your son Micheal. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Rick and Judy Sheridan
Trish, Steve, Vanessa and Samantha – Rick and I send you our deepest sympathies during this sad time. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Aleta MacGregor
Steve, Trish ad Family – what devastating news. My heart goes out to you and your family. May God surround you with love and comfort at this most difficult time.
Alison and Jason Burt
Gould family we are so sorry to hear of your loss and you remain in our thoughts and prayers. Jada thinks of the girls daily.
brenda & fred smith
Trish & Steve and family are heart goes out to you at this difficult time sending prayers your way , keep the good times close to your heart till you meet again love the smith family
Evelyn Vincent
Steve & Trish
so sorry to read of your great loss. praying for comfort and peace for each of you as you remember the happier times
Jim Delaney
Steve, Trish and Family
Our deepest condolences at your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Jim, Penny, Tom Delaney
Jeff and Jennifer Pfaff
Steve, Trish and family
We are very sorry for your loss of Michael. We will all be thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time in your lives.
Don and Deanna Beatson
Trish and Family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of your unspeakable loss. Although we never met Michael, we know that you were so proud of his accomplishments, and of how much you loved and missed him while he was away. May God’s peace comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
All Our Love Don and Deanna
Karen
Trish, Steve and all of Michaels loved ones…
Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this devastating time.
You are in all of our thoughts.
Sincerely
Todd ,Karen,Devon and Riley Jones
Kelly and Dan Morrison
Dale Jones
Scott Carmichael & Family
Mike’s family — My thoughts are with you through this difficult time. I have fond memories of Mike, from watching him participate in high school sports to talking him at the gatherings my son Thomas had at our home. He was always a pleasant respectful young man.
My deepest condolences.
Wayne & Pam Hall
Trish, Steve and Family.
I am saddened to hear of Michael’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time.
Wayne & Pam
Julie
Trish, Steve, and families,
We are so sorry and saddened to hear of the news of Michael. Our deepest sympathies to you and your families. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Hugs from us all.
Al and Julie Rollings and family.
Maria Bowden
Trish …….our greatest fear is losing a child and you are experiencing what we all hope will never happen to us….we cannot walk in your shoes today ….and we can only imagine your pain…but with every tear you shed know that we are all there in your heart sending only Love and strength to you ….love Maria
Brian & Heather Blackburn
Dear Steve, Trish and Family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this most difficult time.
Ray, Terri and Melissa Sheridan
Trish and Steve and girls, this is so unbelievable and we can’t imagine the sorrow you are going through. All you can do is hold his memories in your heart and he will be with you always.
Mussers
Trish, Steve and Families. we are truly shocked to here the very sad news. It was always a pleasure to hear the stories of what Michael was up to while away from Lucan. You were both always glowing with pride when you spoke of Michael. You and your families are in our prayers.
Jeff,Cathy,Carla and Cam Musser
Joan Morley ( Clubb )
Trish, Steve & family Sorry to hear of your loss. I see the huge smile, Mike always displayed. Amazing young man he became. Our prayers are with you all. Joan & Larry
Andy and Vania
To the Friends and Family of Mike,
My wife and I only knew him briefly here in Ningbo but it only took that short time to know he was a truely remarkable guy. Every interaction we had with him was positive as he was always genuinely happy, and nice to everyone. I know I am not alone in saying that he will not be forgotten and has left a positive impact on the lives of so many. The Ningbo Expat family morns with you all.
Our deepest condolences.
Deb Manders
Dear Steve, Trish and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Brent Atthill and Deb Manders
Valerie McLeod
We will always miss and love Mike. My heart aches to hear of your loss. I wish you hugs and love. Be strong, you are loved by many.
Carole Prance
Steve, Trish and girls,
Jeff and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers . Hugs!
Jeff and Carole Prance
Kelly Nugent and Joe Daabous
Trish, Steve, and Family – Joe and I are so sorry to hear of this horrific loss. We are thinking about all of you.
Anne and Jason Pfaff
Dear Trish , Steve and family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Anne and Jason Pfaff
Barb & Doug
Thrish, Steve and family..
Doug and I send our deepest sympathies at this difficult time…
Doug and Barb ( Schwartz) Bielek
arlene and scott thomson
Dear Trish and Steve
Our deepest sympathy is extended to your family at this very sad time.
Arlene and Scott thomson
Rev. Darrell Shaule
Trish and Steve and families: I am so sorry to hear about Michael’s death. I have no idea what you must be going through. I am praying asking God to comfort you and extending my deepest sympathy.
Dennis Dale and Hellen Bulanda
Trish and family;
May it help to know that many people are thinking of you in this difficult time. May you find some peace in your memories.
Krystal Kocins
Im very sorry to hear this. Very proud to know that Mike was using what life he had to help others. I wish we had gotten more time with him. Can only hope we will meet again some day in another life.
Tom Hearn
Trish & Steve,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Pete & Pat Van Geleuken
We are sending special blessings and prayers to you all through this heartbreaking time…there must surely be tears in heaven. Pete & Pat
Jim Lewis
Steve, Trish and girls:
I was shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Michael. My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this very sad time.
Jim Lewis
Leon and Helen Coolman
Steve, Trish and family, Leon and I extend our deepest sympathies to you all. Keep your memories close to help you to help you through this very difficult sad time in your lives.
Frank and Dianne Dietrich
Trish, Steve and family it is so very difficult to know what to say just that you are in our prays and have our deepest sympathy
Matt and Lauren Hartwick
Steve, Trish and family. Lauren and I would like to send our love at this difficult time. Hope you guys can cherish the memories that you have and know that you will be together again. So sorry, Mike was a great guy.
Cathy and Bruce Cornish
Dear Trish, Steve and family
We are truly saddened today, to hear of Micheal’s passing. Please know that our hearts go out to you, at this very difficult time. Thinking of you
Tammy Holden
Trish and Steve. I am very sorry for the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May all the wonderful memories you have shared with Michael help you through this difficult time.
Tammy Bieber- Holden
Donna Mitchell
Trish, Steve and dear younger sisters — nothing Rob and I can say can express our shock and disbelief ! Just know that our prayers are with you !!
Barb and Doug Fletcher
Doug and I are so very sorry for your loss Steve, Trish and Family. You are in our prayers at this very difficult and sad time. Our sincere sympathies.
Jackie Arnold
Trish and family..So sorry to hear about Michael. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Cherish his memories.
Wayne and Judy Darroch
Steve and Trish and family, Judy and I send our deepest sympathies at this very sad time . Wayne and Judy Darroch