FLETCHER

Michael

Passed away after a long and bravely fought illness on December 7, having recently celebrated his 67th birthday. He will be deeply missed by Kathleen, his Wife of 42 years, his Children Matthew, Laura and Dominic, his Sister Maureen and Ira, Gary and Sarah.

Funeral Service will be held at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Brewood, on Thursday, December 16, at 10am.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be made to Compton Hospice, in heartfelt appreciation of their wonderful care and support, we would also to express our gratitude to the Nursing Staff and Doctors at New Cross Hospital and the District Nurses whose care enabled Michael to spend time at home.

Michael spent the much of the last 11 years teachingEnglish at The King Fahd University at Dharhan, Saudi Arabia 'Mr Mike' was much loved by his Students and received many teaching accolades. He very much enjoyed his time in Saudi and often wrote about his experiences in the local newspaper in pieces headed 'Letter from the Kingdom', nonetheless he was always happy after the term was ended to return to the lush greenery of Bishopswood and the surrounding countryside. We will always remember his quick sense of humour, his easy charm, his optimism and loveof life. He was a folksinger, a humanist and a free spirit, a romantic and a perfect gentleman, an adventurer, a formidable tennis player, a maker of Yorkshire puddings an traditional English breakfasts and a connoisseur of Guinness, Michael saw the bestin everyone, was curious, engaging and challenging and could talk on a broad range of subjects, some of which he knew quite well. He was a loving Father, devoted Husband, big Brother and a loyal Friend. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

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