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
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Gareth Luke
Mike was a cornerstone of this amazing community. I am forever grateful to be able to work within an environment that people like Mike helped create. His legacy will benefit so many people for decades to come. Rest easy Mike.
Jure Jerebic
Thank you Mike, for creating a community for us that allows us to explore and push the boundaries of music. I have met many fantastic people because of this, and I will pursue this for many, many years to come. Thank you, and rest in peace.
Sonny Brown
Rest in Peace Mike. Your legacy will live on not only through your loving close family but also the family you created through Muffwigglers. From your extended Muffwiggler family, we send love and condolences to McGrath's
Alessandro Bonino
The whole worldwide modular community is in debt with Mike as I am. Thank you for all you did, condolences to all your family. Alessandro from Italy.
Tony Steventon (Synovatron)
There is no doubt that Mike’s creation, Muffwiggler, has led to the growth in the synth phenomenon we enjoy today; what a legacy! On a personal note I’m deeply saddened by Mike’s passing, RIP.
Damien O'Reilly
Mike created an online space for all of us into modular synths from around the globe to find info and meet like minded people. In doing so he changed my life and the lives of so many others. RIP Mike.
Erwin
Mike made a difference for many people and i wanna thank him for that. All the love and strength to his family!
Olly Berry
I never met Mike but, as is the case for so many, I will be eternally grateful for the work he did. Mike touched so many lives in the synthesiser and electronics communities through the resource he created and maintained. I wonder where the modular synthesiser community in particular would be without Mike's work; certainly not in the wonderful place where we find ourselves now. It's strange to think about, but actually I think my life would be in a different place right now if it weren't for Mike. He never really knew me, but his presence on the planet and the love and dedication he put into the community have made the world a better place for me and countless other synth nerds. Rest in peace Mike, big love x
Gareth "Oscillosaurus" Johnson
Mike,
We never met but I owe you a great debt. I enjoyed hours of my life exploring the warrens you created on Muffs for the rabbit hole that is Modular Synthesis and my small side project owes its initial success to being able to engage with like minded Synth DIY enthusiasts.
R. I. P. Mike, synthesizer the afterlife.
Love Gareth.
Rest easy now x