Only just heard the sad news of Mike's passing. He was always very supportive and a genuinely nice man when working at FPS and Kidde.
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Michael John Monk (27 Feb 1954 - 30 Nov 2018)
In loving memory of Michael John Monk who sadly passed away on 30th November 2018
Michael was born in Plaistow, London to Frank & Sheila Monk. He was one of five boys and grew up in Rainham Essex.
He joined the Merchant Navy at 16 and joined his first ship in Tokyo, where his love of travel started. He left the navy and had a spell in the armed forces. Following this he then spent a number of years in New Zealand and Australia, where he married Sharon his wife of 38 years.
When Michael returned to England he began a lengthy career in the Fire Protection industry. He built a good reputation with many organisations and gained loyalty and respect from the people that he worked with.
He had a tremendous interest in politics at a national and local level and worked with his local community to assist people resolve issues and get the help they needed.
Military history was a life long passion and he could talk endlessly in great detail about armies and campaigns through the centuries. He loved to talk to people and always showed a genuine interest in what others had to say, often offering advice or assistance. He cared about those around him and had a very positive attitude no matter what happened.
Michael has been a loving husband to Sharon and devoted father to his sons Oliver, Alexander and daughter Eloise. He will be sadly missed by many and will leave a deep void in our lives. He is loved more than he will ever know xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Can’t believe we have to say goodbye to you today. Sleep tight until we meet again big brother Love Liz XX
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Such sad news RIP Michael too young too soon you will be greatly missed by your family and friends. Our paths may not have been many but those times we did meet you were always welcoming and polite and pleasant x Deepest Sympathy to Sharon, Alex, Oliver and Ellie sending love and hugs to you all x
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Rest in peace
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You have gone and left us Mike and we are all incredibly sad here in NZ. You have however left us with a huge amount of memories which we shall always treasure. You have also left a great legacy in your three children whom you and Sharon have nurtured into three of the finest people . We will meet again Mike , until then , rest easy brother.
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Arthur, Not a day goes by I don't think about you, you will be missed more than you could ever imagine, forever in our hearts, until we meet again some sunny day ❤️ Xxxxx R.I.P
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Still in love after all those years at Keeleys wedding xx
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One of my favourite photos of you both <3
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Lovely couple rest in peace Mick
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Mike
I feel honoured to have been you’re little sister. You were the best big brother ever and we are at a loss without you. I will see you again one day I promise. Sleep tight and rest in eternal peace.
Love Always Liz XXX
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Uncle Mike I always heard some great stories about you and dad Uncle Pete and Uncle Harry some of the mischief you got up to as a young lad always made me laugh when Dad would relay this to us kids I will always think of you and miss you every day RIP Uncle Mike love you always love Ness xx
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Thinking of you today xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Afternoon tea on board Ventura
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I love this photo
Arthur, Not a day goes by I don't think about you, you will be missed more than you could ever imagine, forever in our hearts, until we meet again some sunny day ❤️ Xxxxx R.I.P
Still in love after all those years at Keeleys wedding xx
One of my favourite photos of you both <3
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