Urbanski, Michael Vincent.
May 13, 1947- November 24, 2018
Peacefully, with his family by his side, at his home in Barrie, on Saturday November 24th, 2018. Mike Urbanski, at the age of 71, beloved husband for 47 years of Brenda (Dorsey). Loving father of Kim (Marc) Simpson and Mike and Brenley (Van Muyen) . Sadly missed by his grandchildren Benjamin Simpson, Ryan Simpson, Theodore Urbanski, Paige Simpson and Adam Simpson. Dear brother of Judy Harwood (Robert) and the late Peter Urbanski. He will be missed by his extended family and many friends.
Michael was a long-time resident of Beeton and had made Barrie his home during the past five years. He was an active community member, involved with the Royal Canadian Legion, the Rotary Club (a Paul Harris Fellow), and he served 25 years as a Volunteer Firefighter with the Beeton department. Mike had many interests, which included playing cards (especially poker), traveling, RVing, golfing, curling and fishing.
The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Wednesday November 28th, 2018 from 6-8 pm and Thursday November 29th, 2018 from 10 am until time of funeral service, in the chapel at 11:00 am. Private family interment to follow in Trinity Cemetery, Beeton. Donations to North West Barrie United Church or the Beeton Firefighters Association would be appreciated by the family. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Kevin Bulman says
Sorry for your loss Brenda and family. Are prayers and thoughts are with you
Darlene Mooney says
Dear Brenda and family,I was sad to hear of Mike’s passing.
I am extending my deepest condolences to you all at this difficult time. Years have passed since sharing some very special times that will always be treasured.
Robert Edison McGadden says
My Condolences to Brenda and Family. Always enjoyed working with Mike. A Gentleman and Friend. RIRIP Mike. May your journey be Grand.
Bob McFadden
Pat Squire says
Brenda, my heart goes out to you and your family at this very sad time. You are in my prayers.
Barry and Donna Jebb says
Brenda, Kim & Mike: our sincere condolences to all of you. Thank you Mike for your years of volunteer services in our community.
Deborah Hardwick says
Brenda, my deepest condolences on Mike’s passing. I hope you find strength and peace in your memories of this kind and fun-loving man. He will be missed.
Shirley Ross says
Dear Brenda and family, our sincere condolences, during this very difficult time. RIP Mike
Darlene Sunnerton says
We were very sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Please accept our condolences to Brenda and all the family. Mike was a wonderful person and will be missed by many.
Walter, Darlene and Robert Sunnerton
Debbra macdonald says
Brenda and family, my deepest condolences on the loss of Mike..a true hero at heart. He will watch over you from above. Sending you hugs, strength and love during this difficult time.
Timothy Danby says
Brenda, Mike, Kim and family My deepest sympathy. I am proud to be a good friend and we will miss him greatly. God bless all of you during this hard time.
Ruth Dermott & Bill Zerback says
Dear Brenda and family, we are deeply saddened to hear of Mike’s passing. Keep your memories close to your heart! Thinking of you.
David Pegg says
Worked with Michael and his dad for two summers building the grain elevators at the seed mill. A great worker and all around person. My thoughts are with you at this time of loss.
Michael Cook says
I think the saying only the good die young is so true in Mikes case.
Christian Goetz says
It is impossible to meet Mike, even briefly, and not recognize his love for family, friends, community, and nature. I am also inspired by his love for adventure, including the confident strides he took towards his current voyage.
Gwen and Tom Robinson says
Brenda, we are so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Please except our deepest sympathies
RCL Branch 421 Beeton says
Brenda and family
On behalf of the executive and members of Branch 421 we send our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts are with you at this time of loss
Hank & Betty Lou Vanderpost says
Dear Brenda & family:
Our deepest sympathy is with you all at this very sad time.May the memories surround you with love & blessings.
Richard Preiss says
I am sitting here fondly recalling all the projects and events we worked together on, personally and through Rotary. Wow, way too young.
Joan Wellar & Bill Paterson says
Brenda, Bill and I have only known Mike and you for about 5 years but felt we had known you forever. We are saddened about Mike’s passing. He was a wonderful person, generous and caring. We know he loved his family so much and they will always miss him.
Pat Shelenko says
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. I have thought of Mike a lot recently – especially when I want to tell people – This ain’t my first rodeo!
Greg Winhall says
I just want to say MB will always be in my heart.I had the honor to work alongside with him and learn many things. To Brenda , kim and Mike i’m so sorry for your loss.
PENNY BECK says
Brenda and family, Jim and I are truly sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
Earl and Judy Gray says
Brenda and family
We heard of Mike’s passing and we are truly sorry for your loss. Mike was a wonderful man. Stay strong and hold your memories close to your heart.
Sending you love and strength to get thru this sad time.
Bob & Pat Jackson says
Brenda & Family
We are very sorry for your loss.
Karen & Michael Parker says
Brenda and family
So sorry to hear of Michael’s passing.
You are in our thoughts at this difficult time.
May you cherish the memories.
Judy Baguley says
Brenda and Family,So very sorry to hear of Mike’s passing.Our prayers and thoughts are with you all may you always find comfort in the memories.Judy and Family
Al & Judy Lord says
Dear Brenda and Family,
We are so very saddened to hear about the passing of Mike. Mike was a fine gentleman always willing to help others as was shown by his involvement and dedication with the Beeton Firefighters and also the Royal Canadian Legion where we first really met him. Mike will truly be missed by many who knew him well. Please try and find comfort by cherishing the great memories he has left with you and all of us.
Bob and Sherry Robison says
We cannot believe how attached we became to you and Michael in the few years we were together. We are heartbroken for you and your family. He will be missed by all and we will probably still be looking for his hat when we go to Arizona. May peace be with you and your family. Love and miss you. Bob and Sherry.
Sue and Al Stanbury says
Our memories go so far back. Mike was a great guy. Loved life and helped many. Our sincere condolences Brenda, Judy and families. We will miss him.
Debbie and Phil Trigiani says
Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Bob and Marg Milligan says
We were so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. He will be missed by this community! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mary Hutterer says
Brenda & family, my sincere condolences, such fond memories of Mike
Margaret Salmon says
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you and praying for peace.
Amanda Ranby says
My condolences to the Urbanski family Micheal may he RIP
Dawn Westcott says
To Brenda and Family, it was only two months to the day when I was last talking to you and Mike at Tiffin Conservation Centre where we were attending a memorial service. I will keep you and your family and Michael in my thoughts and prayers.
Louise Rivett says
Brenda Kim and Mike and your families
My deepest condolences.
Take care
Lori & Harvey Cook says
Brenda and family; Sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. We send you are thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Sincerely, Lori (Lisk) & Harvey Cook.
Ann Anderson says
Brenda and family. I was saddened to read about Mike’s passing. I will be thinking of you often in the days ahead.
Warren Holmes says
Brenda, Judy and family. My condolences on Mike’s passing. He will be missed. God bless.
Lisa Elshayeb says
Mike was one of a kind. He was always there to help out when asked for a favour. I respected him deeply. He was a great man. Mike you will be missed! My condolences to the family.
Stuart Kenn says
My deepest condolences. Mike was a great mentor and companion in the fire service. You will truly be missed brother.
Frank and Sun Thibault says
We will miss Mike, he was a wonderful friend, a strong competitor at the poker table, a raconteur second to none , and a sharing, caring individual.
Our prayers are with Brenda and family.
Sun and Frank
Mike, Janice, Kieran & James Wall says
Mike was a great man and will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts are with you Brenda and family at this very sad time.
Ross Elliott says
My condolences to Brenda and family on the passing of Mike
Hal & Madelyn Rutledge says
Brenda, Kim, Mike and family,our condolences on Mike’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Colleen Simpson says
Mike was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by all those who knew him. He was a giving person who served the community with dedication and compassion. Colleen and I extend our heartfelt sympathy to Brenda, Kim and Michael, and all the Urbanski family. Mike will live forever in all our memories.
Mike Wraight says
To the Urbanski Family,
My family sends their condolences to you during this difficult time.
Mike Wraight
Carla Williams (Westlake) says
To the Urbanski Family…I am truly sorry for your loss. May the memories ease your sorrow at this difficult time.
Sherri Burke says
So truley sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
George and Heather Bayley. says
Brenda and family: George and I are so sorry to hear about MIke. Thank you Mike for your service to the community. May God bless your soul. Sincere sympathy to your family and friends. George and Heather.
Susie Robinson says
Sorry for your loss.Sincere Condolences.
Carol-Lynne and Larry Smilsky says
That happened “way too fast”. We are so sorry to hear about Mike and hope that wonderful memories help you and your family during this sad time.
Jason, Halley & Jordyn says
Our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Big Mikes energy and happiness will be missed by many.
Rosemarie Elsdon says
Dear Brenda and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. He was a tireless worker for the Legion during the days I knew him. Loving his Family and helping others in any way he could. My fondest memory of Mike was when he threw me over his shoulder and took me upstairs on Paul Pesikaka’s double decker bus to join Joyce Dermott from Beeton. I was not exactly light and had sprained my ankle. I could see then how this skill helped him as a Firefighter. I pray Brenda that you and Family find patience and inner peace. Rosie
Pete & Jenn Boychuk says
Brenda, Mike and Kim,
Our condolences to you all and extended family. Mike will be greatly missed by our entire family. He always welcomed our family and treated us with kindness and unlimited entertainment. I always new I could pick up the phone at any time day or night and he’d be there. Thinking of you all.
Jenn Boychuk
Greg & Sharon (Lance) Murphy says
Brenda & Family,
Our condolences on Mike’s passing. You are in our thoughts.
Bonita Girard says
Brenda and family…my thoughts and prayers are with you…sorry for your loss
Tracy and Graham Huxley says
Brenda our heart felt condolences to you and your entire family at this difficult time.
Donna Stewart Schneider says
Dear Brenda and the Urbanski family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mike. Mike and I where buddies from early childhood till now. He was a very special person, and he will missed!
Karen Rankin and Terry Mason says
Brenda, Mike, Kim and families Our deepest sympathies, Mike was a very dear friend and we will miss him greatly.
Jeffrey Dawson says
Our condolences to you all. Mike will be dearly missed. He was my best friend and like a brother to me for almost 46 years. You will always be remembered and never forgotten.
Steve Taylor says
Mike Urbanski was a man of character and honour.He will be greatly missed as a friend .My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
God Bless
Sharon MacKenzie says
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Brenda, it bringings back a lot of great memories. My prayers are with you and your family.
Ray and Brenda Lisk says
Brenda, Judy and families. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Jackie Calhoun says
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Our deepest condolences. Jackie and Ryan Calhoun
Jennifer and Dale Dever says
Brenda and family, saddened to hear of Mike’s passing. Holding you all in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time.
Cecil and Sandra Mason says
Our deepest sympathy Brenda and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are sith you. He fought the good fight to the end. Rest in Peace Mike and God Bless your family left behind
Tara Huxley says
Our condolences you will be missed
Ron & Norma says
Our Thoughts Are With You,Brenda And Family,In Your Many Hours Of Grief And Sorrow.
Ron & Norma.
Bernice Arnold says
Our condolences on Mike’s passing. I still remember the laughs and good times we all shared back in the Beeton Rotary days. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time.
Bernice and son David.
Jim and Pat Shacklady says
Brenda , we are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time
Marlene Annand says
So saddened to hear of Mike’s passing. He was always so full of life and have fond memories of Staff Christmas parties and gatherings at the farm. My sincere condolences to you Brenda, Kim and family and Mike Junior and family.
Iain and Shauneen Mackay says
Dear Brenda, Our condolences to you and your family. Mike will be greatly missed. The Mackays
Susan McCormack says
So Sorry to hear about Mike. Prayers and Thoughts are with Your Family. The Dungey Family.
Mike Knoblauch says
To Brenda and family my condolences to all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless You.
Robin, Richard, Jayden, Riley Norcross says
Brenda and Family
Michael was such a great person. He will be sadly missed. Our deepest condolences.
Cam Lindsey says
To the Urbanski Family… So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. He was a fine man and will be missed by many. My condolences to all of you
Brian & Joy Elines says
Brenda, Judy & Families: We are so saddened by your loss and are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Elsie & Brian Newbigging says
Brenda & Family, so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Please accept our deepest condolences. Thinking of you at this difficult time!
Alberta Mason-Reynolds says
So sorry for you loss Brenda and family!! Thinking of you at the very hard time!
Gary and Susan Coleman says
Brenda and Family—so sorry for your loss please accept our deepest sympathy and our prayers. Thank you Mike for your years of service and protection with the Beeton Firefighters.
Kim and Kevin Dermott says
Brenda ,Kim ,Mike and family
So sad for all of you. Mike was always kind to us and a great community person. Thinking about all of you.
Lynne & Mike Madaleno says
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with the family during the difficult time.