Michael Stones (1 Jan 1944 - 6 Jan 2019)

With fondest memories from so long ago. Deep condolences to Mike’s family. I’m so sorry for your loss.

He was fun

Many fond memories of time spent with Mike including snooker nights, Birthday celebrations on New Years day, shooting days and, of course, chatting at the East End Arms. A very kind, gentle and generous man. God Bless you Mike xx

Mikes warm spirit and kind, generous nature filled the Chapel at Romsey yesterday. There was so much love and admiration in the room, it was truly uplifting. We shared a mixture of laughter and tears, it was a beautiful send off for a very special man.

1981…...

I vividly remember the first time I met Mike which was in the summer of 1981. We met at our then family home in Bromley, Kent. He was a cute young man, who nervously sat beside Lexi on the sofa in our living room, and asked if Lexi could come to live with him in Chiswick. They were so in love it was a joy to see.

In the home they made together in Beaulieu in 1991 I would often look at Mike's black and white family photographs, framed in his study. They were of Mike's family returning to the U.K. after many years
of Missionary work overseas. Mike was seven years old, and I wondered how such young a child coped
with such huge changes in culture and location.

Well, as we all know, he did. He married the lady he loved and together they had an adorable son, Alexander.

Mike built a most successful career in the advertising film world, and made the last of his dreams
come true when he retired to Tarks Reach.

There, as you all know, Mike was a boating man. It was playtime for him and his many friends. The pub was the local 'club' and Mike enjoyed many good evenings with his pals.

He had earned it.

I miss you my dearest friend, more than words can say. I am forever the richer for having known you and forever the poorer for having lost you. My love goes with you and my thoughts are with your family. Your chief editor, dog rescuer and forever friend, Sarah xx

The best and happiest working years at Park Village. Thoughts to Lexi and Alex at this sad time x

Such Happy memories of the best working years at Park village. With love and thoughts to Lexi and Alexander at this very sad time from Kirstie x

Mike, Special man who will be so missed by so many friends, a privilege to have known and spent time with him.

I had the immense privilege of meeting Mike a few times, as a friend of Alex. They have a wonderful bond, a testament to Mike being a wonderful father, and although I would say this Alex is a son to be proud of. A kind, thoughtful and intelligent man, luckily in this case the apple didn't fall far from the tree at all. Mike always had fascinating stories to tell in such a humble way. He clearly lived life well - and that is I hope a comfort for everyone that knew him.

My love and support goes out to his family, to Alex, Lexi and Natalie and everyone else touched by this great loss.

Mike, a special man who will be sorely missed by so many, it was a privilege to have spent time with him.

.Mike. special man that will be sorely missed by so many, it was a privilege to have shared time with him.

Thank you Mike for your soft voice, your cheerful smile and your sparkling wit. Thank you for being such a dedicated father, a loving husband and someone whose incredible generosity stretched to your extended family and many friends and colleagues.

Thanks so much for the lovely photographs you took. Many of my favourite photos of my children were taken by you.

You had a unique, very positive way of looking at the world, perhaps shaped by your childhood in China and your outstanding career in films. Your stoicism served you well over the last very difficult months when you remained positive, not wanting to upset others.

I enjoyed boat race parties in Chiswick and later a trip on Adelina during Cowes week when care had to be taken not to run aground. Memories of summer days at Tark’s Reach will always stay with me.

You were so kind, sensitive and thoughtful, always a master of the understatement, never wanting any fuss. A brave ‘true grit’ Brit too. You are so sadly missed. Let’s hope that wherever you are you can go hunting, fishing, shooting or simply enjoying the breeze on a boat, enjoying the glorious dappled light that you loved so much. You are loved and appreciated by many and will never be forgotten.

Sending lots of love to you, Lexi, Alex, Natalie and your extended family and friends xxxx

I am shocked and saddened by the sad news that Mike has left us. We had years of fun both at work, on film locations and on numerous sailing adventures in Greece and the Caribbean and I have all the photographic evidence to remind me of it.
We never had a cross word and drank lots of beer. Has capacity for having a good time was endless and he'll be endlessly in my thoughts.

My happiest days were spent working for Mike at his company Park Village. We laughed from dawn to dusk, played many a prank and made some lovely films in the process. Bless him.