Condolence From: Emmett, Sharon, Spencer Yeo
Condolence: Thinking of all of you, Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel for you.
Wednesday February 10, 2010
Condolence From: Kim Rushnell
Condolence: Dear Leslie,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Mike. I can only pray that you and the children find comfort in the love in your hearts and your many memories.
God bless,
Kim
Wednesday February 10, 2010
Condolence From: Jeff Kirk
Condolence: Leslie and family:
On behalf of the Fire Chief and the staff of the Orillia Fire Department, we send our heartfelt condolences on your loss. Mike will be truly missed.
Jeff Kirk
Deputy Fire Chief
City of Orillia
Tuesday February 09, 2010
Condolence From: Dave and Linda Chalmers
Condolence: Dear Leslie and family:
Linda and I wish to our express our sincerest condolences over your loss. Having worked with Mike ( aka Hutch or Schneider ) a lot over the years I can attest to his great love of family and his care about the fire department and the safety of other firefighters. His determination on the subject of good equipment for the department is known far and wide.
I can also attest to fried egg sandwiches (single handedly he raised the cholesterol level of the department), stuffed pork tenderloin, turkey dinners, roast beef dinners, mashed potatoes with 3 pounds of garlic and cold meals on Saturday and Sunday during the summer. Having Mike on a truck was always good, not just the food. The best and most important part was that no matter what else might be going on, I could always count on him and trust him at emergency calls.
I missed running into Mike after I retired and I miss him even more now. I hope you all know just how proud you can be of Mike's career with the Fire Department.
Thinking of you and Mike.
Dave and Linda
Tuesday February 09, 2010
Condolence From: The Grade 3 Students From Langton P.S.
Condolence: Dear Abigayle,
We are all thinking about you. We are all here to support you and listen to all the happy memories you have of your dad. Remember you will always have your dad in your heart. We miss you here at school.
From your friends.
Monday February 08, 2010
Condolence From: Sandra and Ross Chapman
Condolence: "Fireman Mike" has left a lasting impression on us all. His compassion and love for family, friends and life iself was always evident. Our thoughts and prayers to you and the family Leslie. Mike fought the good fight, now it's time for rest.
Monday February 08, 2010
Condolence From: Susan Schierholtz
Condolence: Leslie, Parker, Logan & Abigayle
Mike’s zest for life, sense of humour and laughter will truly be missed by all who new him. We are deeply saddened by your loss. Your family unity is truly an inspiration. Praying for family and friends to comfort you all, faith to uphold you, and loving memories that will last a lifetime.
With deepest sympathy,
Tom, Susan, Amanda Schierholtz
Monday February 08, 2010
Condolence From: Neil and Michelle Powell and Family
Condolence: We send you all our sincere condolences to the Hutchings family at this very difficult time.
I have worked with Mike throughout my carrer with the WFES.
Brother Mike was a very important member of our fire service and will be greatly missed.
Rest in Peace Hutch!
Monday February 08, 2010
Condolence From: Makayla Brennan (classmate and friend of Abigayle)
Condolence: Dear Abigayle, I am thinking of you and feel very sad for you but I know your Dad will be watching over you from Heaven.
Monday February 08, 2010
Condolence From: David Gillespie
Condolence: Dear Leslie and family,
I was so sad to hear the news of Mike. Over the past few years your husband and father has been a touchstone for me. Facing some challenges in a new job in the Peterborough Training Division 8 years ago, I was always eager to speak with Mike for his perspective and advice. Where many experienced firefighters would be ready to tell you how to fix things, Mike always demonstrated an openness to listen, laugh, and offer suggestions to not take others too seriously. That grew on to a good friendship that was always greeted with a handshake and laugh.
During our last conversation in the fall, we talked about the importance of his family, and he spoke how much he valued the support of Leslie and his kids. His love and positive outlook on life was infectious. Your father and husband was one of the touchstone figures that said - "spend more time with family....they are the ones who matter."
The conversations will be missed, but his message and spirit live on.
Dave Gillespie
Peterborough
Monday February 08, 2010
