It is with deep sorrow that we announce Mike’s unexpected but peaceful passing, in Ottawa. Loving father of Kira, Kalen and Poppy McGrath. Husband of Karla Palmer, cherished son of Sean and Heather (nee Lewis) McGrath, brother of Chris and Rob McGrath. Son-in-law of Richard and Louise Palmer, brother-in law to Jason Palmer and Sandra Law. Loving uncle to Henry Palmer. Fondly remembered by many friends, including the online Muff Wiggler modular synthesizer community. Friends and family are invited to pay respects at Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Ave. Ottawa on Friday April 26 after 1 p.m. Service will be held in the Sacred Space at 2 p.m. Donations can be made in Mike’s name to Serenity Renewal for Families www.serenityrenewal.ca
Digital Guestbook
Steve Drake
Marijana and Mika
We are so sorry that you have to experience such loss. May he rest in peace.
Sheri Poissant
Sleep well my friend. My deepest sympathies to your family and closest friends.
Bob Corrigan
I am so very sorry. Thank you for sharing him with all of us, he made the world a better place.
John L Rice
While I only had the opportunity to meet with Mike in person a couple of times, I've spent a significant part of the last 10 years on the modular synthesizer forum he setup and ran. Thanks Mike, I didn't know you well but I appreciate and love you. Wishing much peace and strength to his family and close friends.
Michael Weeks
My deepest condolences, Mike was intensely passionate about sharing and bringing people together and I am grateful I had a chance to meet and know him in my life.
Erik Tinberg
A lot of people are going to miss you for your impact on the modular synthesizer community, which is indisputable.
I'll miss you for your warmth and wit, sir. You've been a part of my life since before MuffWiggler ever launched and you'll remain in my heart for the rest of my days. Rest now without pain, my Canadian brother.
Tranquillitatis
Among many, more important achievements in his lifetime, creating the Muffwiggler forum will be his enduring legacy. We will all be eternally grateful for his contribution to our small community.
Thanks Mike.
Adam Vavrick
I've been a member of Muff Wiggler for 10 years, and have administrated the MW Facebook community for almost as long. I'm also one of the lucky ones that got to spend time with Mike in person, and he was such a warm and welcoming person. All smiles but with a touch of shyness, he was so humble about what he built for us electronic miscreants. I'm going to miss having him around, but i'm happy that his influence has spread so far and wide, because i can't think of a better person to attach that legacy to.
My thoughts are with everyone <3
adam vavrick, aka vav
Skot Wiedmann
Mike, you touched the lives of so many with your kind heart and thoughtful passion. I've known you for so many years, and I will never forget the moments we shared. Your legacy lives on in our hearts. Condolences to your family, friends, and loved ones.
May you find comfort and rest now, my friend. And my sincere condolences to the family and all his friends.