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Moncton, N.-B – Michael Tait, 57, passed away at the Moncton Hospital on Wednesday, January 18th, 2023.
Born in Fredericton, he was the son of Richard Tait and the late Mary Ellen (Crewdson) Tait.
He will be sadly missed by his father, Richard “Dick” Tait; his brother, Trevor Tait (Mahtab); his two nephews: Behnam and Aidin Alexander, and his two special friends: Betty and Jim Harvey
He was predeceased by his paternal grand-parents: Lloyd Ashfield Tait and Eva Marie (Howland) Tait; and his maternal grand-parents: Raymond Crewdson and Alice (Barnet) Crewdson
There will be no visitation or funeral service. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
The family wishes to express their gratitude towards the staff of T.J. Maillet Residences. Ltd and to the staff of the Moncton Hospital, unit 4200 for the great care and compassion given towards Michael.
In memory of Michael, a donation may be made to the Cancer Society.
The family invites you to sign an online book of condolences at: www.funerairepassagefuneral.ca.
Arrangements under the professional care of
Passage Funeral Co-operative and Cremation Centre
625 Mountain Road, Moncton, NB (506) 855-1145
My sympathies to Michael’s family, friends, co-residents and staff. We will deeply miss Michael. He was a very special person that will leave a mark in all our hearts. He could always make you smile at any moment with his sense of humour. May you rest in peace. Until we meet again!!!!!
Mr. Tait, as a parent, I can only imagine the emotional turmoil you’ve been through these past few months. Please know that Mike was well loved by his housemates & staff alike. His presence will definitely be missed.
My condolences to you, his family, Tina & fellow staff and his friends.
xo
Mr. Tait, as a parent, I can only imagine the emotional turmoil you’ve been through these past few months. Please know that Mike was well loved by his housemates & staff alike. His presence will definitely be missed.
My condolences to you, his family, Tina & fellow staff and his friends.
xo
Sending love and strength to Mike’s family. Mike and I went to FHS and met at the “radio” station in the cafeteria. When we went to UNB we kept going at the FM station. Mike and I stayed in touch over the years and he kept his passion for music, which we share. He will be remembered fondly by all of his many friends, including me. Steve Staples (Toronto)
You were cool, Mike.
Loyal and creative.
Say hi to Adrian for me.
Sorry to hear about Mike.
We had some good times together.
He’ll be missed…
Mike, you were the longest relationship I had, going back to my teens and we should have had many more years. We spent so much time playing cribbage and listening to music. When my kids were young you babysat them, you taught them how to play crib and told them your jokes. Every time someone says “what’s up?” I immediately think of you and how you’d always answer with “the sky” and then you’d laugh that contagious laugh. I will always miss and love you. Rest peacefully my friend.
These lyrics best describe how I’m feeling:
“Where went that cheeky friend of mine?
Where went that billion dollar smile?
Guess life is long
When soaked in sadness
On borrowed time
From Mr. Madness
And so it goes
A choking rose back
To be reborn
I want to hold you like you’re mine
You’re gone but you’re on my mind
I’m lost but I don’t know why
You’re gone but you’re on my mind
I’m lost but I don’t know why”
Michael, you are in our hearts forever ❤️
Rest in peace,
Dick: I was saddened to hear of your son’s passing. I offer my deepest condolences.
Rest in Peace Mike, you’ve been a great friend and example of positivity and generosity in this life. I’m very sad you had to leave us so soon, I’ll miss you always and think of you often. May God richly bless you in the beyond.
My deepest condolences to your father Richard Tait and your family, and to all your friends & roomates in Moncton.
Lots of love.
I was so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. We grew up on the same street and I was friends with Dick and Mary Ellen. Mike would come be everyday to take our dog Princess for a walk and he loved that dog. I am so grateful for the support provided to Mike by the staff at his care home and for the love and companionship given by Jim and Betty Harvey. You are indeed true angels.
I am saddened to hear of Mike’s passing. We met back during our FHS days and kept in touch off and on after high school. My condolences to Richard and Trevor’s family.
Dear Mike,
We had so many good times in the late 80s in Fredericton.
I am grateful to have had you as a friend. You were special in so many ways. Yet the most indelible memory I have of you was your kindness and readiness to be a friend to everyone.
Always your friend
Rain
Mike we had some good times drinking coffee at Starbucks listening to your vinyl records at your parents house Ricard and Mary Ellen they treated me with kindness and welcome me into there home I will never forget that and you introduced me to new music and just a whole lot of fun I will miss coming to Moncton to visit you may you be blessed buy God I will see you again in heaven Mike your friend Dwayne Lemmon from Fredericton