John Michael "Mike" Thorpe
Born
December 4, 1943
Sarnia, Ontario
Died
November 2, 2024
Sarnia, Ontario
Obituary
John Michael Thorpe passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 80. Throughout his extraordinary life, he embraced many roles—from intrepid explorer and seeker of knowledge to devoted father, grandfather, and uncle. His adventurous spirit remained constant; it simply expanded as he grew and evolved. Whether riding his bike to the cottage, motorcycling across Europe, or driving through North America, his passion for discovering new places and learning never waned. As a father, grandfather, and uncle, he was always ready to listen and offer wise advice when it was needed. Cherished by friends and family alike, everyone has their own favorite Mike story to share. Now, Mike embarks on one last grand adventure, reuniting with his soulmate, where they can explore all the destinations, they dreamed of visiting together. This is not a goodbye for Mike; as an avid reader of fantasy and sci-fi, he understood that this marks the beginning of a new journey, all while watching over us. Though he will be deeply missed, we find solace in the thought that whenever we feel an urge to create a list, it is him guiding us from afar. Remembrances and condolences may be expressed to the family online in “Mike’s Guestbook at mccormackfuneralhomesarnia.com.
Visitation & Services
No Visitation
No Services
Disposition
Resurrection Crematorium
Donations
Cheques only please,
will be received at the funeral home
Cremation
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Family Memories
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Condolences
My condolences to Mike’s children, grandchildren, mother and siblings. Uncle Mike, you were such an amazing person with a heart of gold -and the coolest moustache EVER !!!! You will be greatly missed and eternally loved xoxo From your niece Melanie Hamilton and family xoxoxo
Melanie Hamilton
I remember Mike as a quiet and stalwart man. May he rest in peace with his love, Toni, forever by his side.
Patricia Tomlinson
My heart goes out to my cousins, my Grandma, my mom and aunts for this heartfelt loss. Uncle Mike was a jovial, kind person, thoughtful of all creatures on earth. My favorite memories of him are at our family cottage that was in Sombra. Whether he was putting in the plumbing for the cottage in the frigid river in springtime in the early days with my dad and my Grandpa and whoever else was brave enough to get into that cold water, or digging up the biggest fattest earthworms for us to use to fish, or hearing him in the rowboat leaving to fish at dusk heading out into the St. Clair river with a flashlight or lantern, or cooking dinner for a house full of family with a smile on his face and love in his heart, he was in his happy place. He will be greatly missed by myself and many, many people.
Mary Ellen Kutos
Thank you Mike Thorpe for one of the best days of my life. You, your dad and Woody Wodkowski and I sat in the “Cottage” and told stories all day like old men do. I will never forget!
Alex Kutos
I have so many great memories of Uncle Mike. He will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to you but I know he's happy with Aunt Toni and they're going on their journeys. My love to you all, Lisa
Lisa Wodkowski
GNU Mike Thorpe. Mind how you go. Condolences to Josh and the whole family.
Chris Sloan