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Our deepest sympathies to the McCormick family. Mitch was a kind and wonderful person. He helped me and my two children when we had nothing. I am sure you were needed up above Mitch. I only heard the news today August 1, 2022
My sincere condolences to the family. I only recently found out. I’d like to get in touch with Bill. I will never forget Mitch.
Iqbal
To The McCormick Family,
I can honestly say that there are good people in this world and Mitch was one of them. I met Mitch when I was a student at Alberta Business & Educational Services and he tried to help me when he found out from my lawyer Mr. Ross I was a permanent resident facing an illegal deportation order for a wrongful 3 months weekend sentence even though being an accountant and married to a Canadian. It is hard for me to figure out why the good are gone sooner than others. However he is one of the people I thankfully prayed for over the years and now hope “GOD BLESSES HIM”.
: Most Respectfully sent from the Caribbean by Anthony Mohamed.
Mitch dearest Mitch.you came to my rescue 38 years ago by helping me and my three boys go through a divorce and all that entailed.We became close friends an you ,like so many others became my rock .Starbucks will never be the same without you.You gave the toast at my wedding and you said and I quote “Paula is my enclave…someone I can call anytime to talk.”And talk we did my friend Mitch.Penny and children ,I am so sorry for this huge loss.Mitch was one of a kind I can only imagine how incredibly sad and empty your house feels
I just found out today and my heart is broken….I mean how can his great heart.great empathy,great kindness ever,ever be replaced.You are so loved my dear Mitch my sons and hope you are at peace.Somehow,I just know you are.I wish I could have been at your funeral to say goodbye.PEACE AND LOVE .
So sorry to read this today. Mitch made a great difference in my life when I needed it the most. I was a student with ABES and Mitch was so very supportive of all my classmates. I remember calling him from Jimmy Buffet’s restaurant in FLA telling the receptionist it was an emergency to break up his meeting so I tell him I would get him a Lost shaker of Salt before I left. I was so appreciative of his work and his support. I will miss him very much
Like many others, Mitch and ABES helped me when I needed it. Mitch was a genuine person who clearly had a gift and cared deeply for the wellbeing of others. His character, honesty and wit inspired all of us. My condolences to his family. Rest in peace Mitch.
I worked several years for Mitch when he was in charge of ABES and it was a pleasure working for him. I saw how much he cared for the students we were training. He used to give this speech at Graduation about how when seemingly bad things happen, often something good would come out of it – and he would say at the end of each event “You never know”. It’s hard to imagine something good coming out of his departure. I have great respect for Mitch, his professionalism, enthusiasm and ethics. My wife and I will sorely miss him – he is another friend who has gone too soon in my opinion. Our condolences to Mitch’s family, and those close to him.
Thinking of you, Sheila and Bill. So sorry for your loss.
Linda McClelland
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, we are so sorry for your loss.
Mitch was such a good person, caring, kind and funny. I met Mitch first when I was working for the AB Government and he gave me a gift certificate for a pottery craft store to say thanks for some work done-too generous for the task but that was Mitch. My daughter and I still have ornaments purchased with that gift receipt and we always remember Mitch and how much fun we had shopping that day at a ‘fancy craft store’. I was a single parent and it wasn’t a place we would normally shop, my daughter was over the moon to shop without worrying if the items cost a lot of money-Mitch made a lasting memory for us that day.
The next time I met Mitch was to apply for a program at ABES-I read about it in the paper the morning of the testing and raced to SAIT, the door was closed and the sign said no entry testing in progress. I was disappointed and had started to walk away when Mitch just happened to be coming out the door …he said it was policy that they don’t usually let people in after testing but made an exception and broke the rules for me that day. That exception led to life changing events for my family and I wouldn’t be where I am today. After completing the program, Mitch and Bill hired me to work in the resume centre, my Dad was very ill and they opened their doors and hearts to help me and take away some of the worry for us. I loved that job and often think back that if I had stayed, we may not have had as much money in the bank but would have had a lot of fun. All through the program and after Mitch always had a smile, time to listen, gave advice and support, and made me laugh. Mitch was far too young to have left this world but his memory will bring a smile to so many when we think of him. My thoughts are with you and I hope your memories and time help to ease your pain.
Dear Bill, Sheila, Shannon, Penny and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences, and know that you are in our thoughts and our prayers at this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Steve and Sheila Braun
I went to a celebration of life today, for what probably was the greatest person I have had the joy to walk alongside for a short while.
The world is a smaller place for his passing.
The loss of a kindred spirit leaves a hole in all of us.
My condolences to Mitch’s family, those close to him, and the rest of us who aspire to be a fraction of who he was.
‘Sancho’
Mitch saw the potential in people, potential that they didn’t know they had. He was generous, saucy, kind and a true force. What an amazing human. How lucky that I got to be a part of that. Mitch, you made it easier when things were hard. My condolences to the family and to all that have been touched by his kindness.
Penny and family,
We spent many fun filled hours with Mitch at the law school in the 80’s. Lots of fond memories of his gregarious personality, humour and joie de vivre… We will not be with you tomorrow, but please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tracy Schaeffler & Tim Platnich
It is with great sadness to hear of Mitch’s passing . Over the years it has been my pleasure and privilege to collaborate with Mitch in the placement of his students for practicum at the Foothills Medical Centre. He will be greatly missed . Our deepest sympathy to the family
About 15 years ago, I was introduced to a truly wonderful man, Bill McCormick who I had the privileged of working with for 2 years. A year after our initial meeting Bill introduced me to son, Mitchell “Mitch” McCormick; a caring, generous and wonderful human being. After Mitch took control of his father’s business our professional relationship and friendship grew. Mitch was an intelligent, generous and compassionate spirit, loved by all who knew him. One bright star in the night sky went dim on June 9th, 2017. Mitch, you will be missed. My condolences to his parents Bill, Sheila, his wife Penny and the three kids.
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Countless great times with one of my heroes will live in my memory til I cease to have one.
Peace be on you my man.
Mitch and I attended public school and university together, and had many interests in common. Everyone who knew him will attest to his kind spirit, generous nature, and great sense of humour. Thanks to Mitch, I stayed awake–and giggling–through many a boring class in high school. To all of his family members, I am so sorry for your loss. I know he will be missed.
Dear Bill,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family. I didn’t know your son, but I do know you so know that he comes from good stock. I hope the love and support of your family and friends brings you comfort at this time.
Holding you in my thoughts.
Lorene Anderson
Our thoughts and prayers are with the McCormick family. Mitch was a kind generous person with a quirky sense of humor. I was recruited to teach the MLA course a number of years ago. I have fond memories of my interactions with Mitch and my time at the school. I am sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
Dear Bill, Sheila, Penny and family,
We’re so very sorry to learn about Mitch. We’re thinking of you and holding close all those wonderful memories of him. Remembering all the good times we had as young boys!
Sincerely,
Ryan McCallum
Kathy & Shirley McCallum
After I took a beating the night before at the hands of a member of a notoriously lethal biker gang, rather than seek the police or anyone else’s advice, I first went to meet Mitch. I needed advice fast.
Life threw a man with his exact skills, wisdom and real world experience into my path at that time and when I sought his advice, he didn’t blink an eye as I told him what had happened and what I was thinking of doing.
His short but sage advice peppered with our shared twisted humor may have saved me from making a dangerous situation into a deadly one.
Mitch took a chance on me when they were screening for ABES 2000 IT program candidates at a time when no one else would.
Many of my ex-classmates who surround you at his fittingly themed “Celebration of Life” will mirror my experience of having him as a mentor, a confidant, a champion for those who don’t get a lot of breaks and a righteous dude any one of us would be proud to share a pint with.
As I go out tomorrow to provide IT support for four massive federally regulated dams, I will remember and smile, never forgetting how I got here and who was responsible for giving me a break.
Mitch was a rebel and a risk taker in only the best sense of the word; he left this world a better place than he found it.
Please accept my condolences for your family’s loss and my apologies for not being there in person to enjoy one last chance to raise a glass in his honor with you and his many many friends.
Mike K
I am a student at Abe’s, and am sending my condolences to his family, friends and associates. May his soul rest in peace. I never has the opportunity to meet Mr Mitch in person, but I want to say thank you for who you were.Its because of you I have an amazing opportunity to a second chance in having the start to a career I thought I would never have. You are one of god’s gift to us. Once again I say thank you.
I am deeply shocked and words are of no help in expressing the disbelief and sadness I feel at this moment. Sincere condolences to Mitch’s great and loving family and to all of his many, many friends. I learned a lot from Mitch over the years from working with him at Abes. To wit: “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than ones self” (Joseph Campbell). Mitch lived a hero’s journey. Rest in peace, my good man.
To Mitch’s family:
I was lucky enough to have known Mitch as a distant friend. He blessed me with his legendary generosity, intelligence, and humour. I will miss the wonderful human being that Mitch was. He will always be in my memories.
Dear Penny
I was so sorry to hear that Mitchell had passed away. He was such a “trip” and he will be missed. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts.
Kathryn Furlan
I’m very sorry to hear of Mitch’s passing.
I attended ABES back in the day and Mitch was a great teacher/friend and always made me feel confident.
I remember him being quite the Parrot Head.
Very sorry for your loss.
As they say, only the good die young.
Tracy Coy
Mitch helped me on my journey from a military career to a civilian one through ABES, then employed me on course completion. What a giver. He gave so many opportunities to people who otherwise would have fallen through the cracks of a sometimes uncaring system. It was inspiring to behold. I’m so glad to have known Mitch and I wouldn’t be doing what I do now without his help.
My first job in Calgary was working for Bill McCormick at Alberta Business & Educational Services. Folks I worked with at NAIT had recommended me & they hired me to by the Coordinator for a gov’t funded course to help a group of unemployed folks get trained on Computers and Accounting. I coordinated two courses before I was lucky enough to be accepted as a student & Mitch was the coordinator of our course. I always enjoyed Mitch’s company. Burtt & I even helped move the entire office & classrooms from the 7 Ave location to the one on 8th Ave. We worked hard but had tons of laughs! Had some deep conversations about the universe etc. as well. Kept in touch when Mitch started ABES 2000 and over the years….we ended up hiring TONS of ABES 2000 grads from the program. Still extremely good friends with many of them today. My condolences to Bill, Sheila, Penny, the kids (and I am sure there were dogs) for your sudden loss. Lots of love Claudia
Thank you Mitch for many fond memories, and for seeing the good in people. Your legacy of giving and selflessness will never be forgotten…much love. I will never forget you saying “life has never been weird enough for my liking”…i hope you find the weirdness you are looking for in death.
I’m proud to have called Mitch a friend. He was always there for folks, especially when they needed help the most.
He has left his mark on a lot of people and will be deeply missed.
I will certainly miss our chats.
In reading Claudias tribute it reminded me of my cousins generosity. With the help of my two sons, PJ and Billy and my future wife, Joanne, we moved Mitch’s office to pay for his legal work on my divorce. Mitch liked the barter system! No government revenue service involvement!!! Rest in Peace buddy.
Penny, Samantha, Nicholas and Sacha; we are profoundly saddened to hear of Mitch’s untimely passing. Both Brandon and Ingrid always held Mitch in the highest esteem. His generosity and the compassion he showed our family when we lost Ingrid will never be forgotten. We are sending our heartfelt condolences to Mitch’s family, friends and colleagues during this impossibly sad time.
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