Canarian Weekly
15-03-2013, 13:00
THE British community lost a real character last week with the passing of Michael John McCormack, known to all as Mac.
He was well known for his cheery smile, easy manner and plethora of jokes.
Mac and his wife, Tina, came toTenerifein the early Nineties along with their sons Aaron and Leon.
They are best known as the musical duo Cormack, who won the Outstanding Contribution award at last year’s TEAs.
Mac had a host of business interests, but it was his warm manner and friendly approach for which he will be remembered.
He died last Friday (8th March) aged 62 after a brief illness, and over 200 people crammed into the Adeje church to pay their respects at Wednesday’s funeral.
Mac was also a popular member of Tenerife Sur Lions Club for many years.
But the success of his businesses, and his increasing work load, meant he could no longer attend the regular monthly meetings.
But he continued with his family to support the club, and the work it does in the community.
It was requested that flowers only should be brought to the service, and the family asked that anyone who wished to do so could give a donation to Tenerife Sur Lions charity fund.
Norman Goodall, Lions President said, “Mac’s generous friends raised a substantial sum, which will be used to fund the good causes so dear to his heart as we remember a good Lion, sadly missed. The Lions Club sends to Tina,Aaron,Leonand other family members our condolences. We know that memories of the love and happiness this family shared together will help them through this sad time.”
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He was well known for his cheery smile, easy manner and plethora of jokes.
Mac and his wife, Tina, came toTenerifein the early Nineties along with their sons Aaron and Leon.
They are best known as the musical duo Cormack, who won the Outstanding Contribution award at last year’s TEAs.
Mac had a host of business interests, but it was his warm manner and friendly approach for which he will be remembered.
He died last Friday (8th March) aged 62 after a brief illness, and over 200 people crammed into the Adeje church to pay their respects at Wednesday’s funeral.
Mac was also a popular member of Tenerife Sur Lions Club for many years.
But the success of his businesses, and his increasing work load, meant he could no longer attend the regular monthly meetings.
But he continued with his family to support the club, and the work it does in the community.
It was requested that flowers only should be brought to the service, and the family asked that anyone who wished to do so could give a donation to Tenerife Sur Lions charity fund.
Norman Goodall, Lions President said, “Mac’s generous friends raised a substantial sum, which will be used to fund the good causes so dear to his heart as we remember a good Lion, sadly missed. The Lions Club sends to Tina,Aaron,Leonand other family members our condolences. We know that memories of the love and happiness this family shared together will help them through this sad time.”
More... (http://www.canarianweekly.com/lion-hearted-macs-moving-farewell/)