I’m at a loss for words and for people that know me it does not happen. My heart goes out to Jean, Mitch was a father everyone wanted and a person every man should be. Tu me manques beaucoup Mitch.

I am shocked to say the least, my long lost friend, who I shared many long nights playing in all the pubs of Winnipeg, is gone. We hunted together, and hung out as best friends in our early years, he was best man at my first marriage, (1969). Great drummer and a great friend. My sympathy goes out to his wife and family.

Mitch and I go back to playing in bands in the 60’s and early 70’s. I always enjoyed talking to him after and during gigs. We never played in the same groups but ran into each other from time to time. My sympathy goes out to Jean and family. Mitch you can rock on in the sky.

Jean and family, I am so sorry.

It was my pleasure to know him. His love of music was clear and it was a honor to work with him. I will miss you my friend.

So sorry to hear of Mitch’s passing. Mitch and I go back to Grade 5 at Cecil Rhodes school in Winnipeg and were also high school football champions together there. In recent years we got together to discuss business and share e-mail jokes. He was a good man and will be missed.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jean and family. Mitch will be missed by all of our restaurants.

Take care.

Redberry Alberta Restaurants

What an absolute shock! I have played in several bands with Mitch and any time he wanted to download, he always chose me to pick on – ’cause he knew I could both take it and give it right back. How we laughed at each other – enjoyed the banter…and fond memories of the many freezing cold nights we travelled to and from a gig in his mobile sharpening “War Wagon” as I called it. (it had no heater). Our long and short conversations…Mitch was a great drummer..and an even better friend…I only wish I could have been more of the friend Mitch needed in recent months…we spoke the same language…Jean my heart and condolences go out to you, and to his immediate family, nieces and nephews…I pray Mitch is now at peace. We will always miss you Mitch…God Bless You Big Guy!

I was so grateful to have the opportunity to reconnect with my uncle this last summer. I have many fond memories, mostly centered around music, of Uncle Mitch. He was the coolest! My heart and sympathy to Jean, and especially Heather; as well as Auntie Donna, Uncle Johnny and my father. May your love and memories provide comfort and peace at this time.

Love,

Sheila

I am absolutely stunned! Mitch just left me a voicemail last week about involving me in a couple of gigs next month. We played together in a band called ROXON two years ago. He was a fine drummer, had an excellent sense of humour and I always knew that he was a very good friend of mine. I’ve missed him since the band split up. He was a fine, genuine man of music. Rest in peace my dear friend…

From early childhood to adulthood I have so many fond memories. Uncle Mitch was a very talented individual, a “cool” uncle, friend and mentor. We shared many a great belly laugh and had very deep and philosophical conversations. Through time and distance we were parted, recently reunited, and once again are parted. May your spirit find peace and happiness. May my family find the same. Love always…Darcy

Hello, I’m sorry for this incident that happened, I hope everything now could move on. He seemed like such a good man. I’m sorry again