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James Silvestri uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, June 26, 2022
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I'm very grateful to have had Michael as a friend for almost three decades. We shared good times and laughs after work downtown, on vacation in Mexico, and on fishing trips to White Lake and Northern Ontario. I'm fortunate to have so many memories to carry with me and cherish the rest of my days. Michael faced his destiny with courage and dignity. I hope and believe he has gone to a better place. I think of him everyday and will miss him always. This photo is from a bike rike along the Toronto Waterfront in 2018. This is the Michael I remember.
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Tom Horn posted a condolence
Thursday, September 2, 2021
So very sad to have just been made aware of Michael's passing. I had the pleasure of working with Michael and he is someone who made an impact in the hearts and minds of many. A gifted, kind and thoughtful man and friend to so many.
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Nancy Hamparian posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
I worked with Michael at TD and remember him as a man of many faces - a prankster who would secretly hide cutlery in my purse in restaurants; a musician who composed from the heart; a son/brother who loved his family; a lover of good clothes but most of all, he was a dreamer.
Sweet dreamin dear Michael.
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Mary Wilson-Smith uploaded photo(s)
Monday, June 7, 2021
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I met Mike at Erindale during our university years. He was smart, funny and could spin a yarn like no one else.
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Chris Brown posted a condolence
Monday, June 7, 2021
Safe journey my friend.
Thanks for the short stories, long laughs and amazing music.
I have great memories of chile cook offs and our legendary trip to see the Stones. You will be greatly missed.
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Doug Doughty uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, June 5, 2021
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Mike was a huge influence on me and really was a big brother during the Erindale years….
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Larry Purdy donated to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Saturday, June 5, 2021
Michael was a great friend to me for many years. Sincere sympathies to you Bette, and your family.
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PAUL J CHATEAUVERT lit a candle
Friday, June 4, 2021
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Stephanie Turner posted a condolence
Thursday, June 3, 2021
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure Michael will now have some grand fishing adventures with Uncle Lorne and will be playing some guitar for Aunt Pansy. My mom often talked about Michael being the big brother she never had. I'm sure they will have a few drinks and laughs together. Rest in peace Michael. ❤
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Drew Wilson posted a condolence
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Meet you on the other side my friend.
When I joined the TD Bank head office at the mature age of 23 posted to the marketing department I thought I was going to be a “master of the universe”. I came crashing back to earth quickly after writing my fourth draft of the “TD complaint handling procedures” manual. What had I gotten myself into and would this then be my life? A life of bureaucratic bungling and manual writing (Anyone who knows Michael would know he’d call it ‘manual manipulation’) My boss even told me I had to make a training video of how to handle a complaint… That’s how I met Michael. I make the call and a day later this Hollywood looking dude shows up in my cubbyhole… I was very relieved to see not everyone at TD dressed like a Borg drone. After the complaints video went platinum, Michael and I went on to produce many more hits such as, Customer Service (a.k.a. “How to be nice to people or at least appear to be so”) and The TD $5 Service Guarantee (wait in line longer than 5 minutes and we pay you $5). Michael even made me a star playing leading roles in many of these blockbusters - just like Jerry Sienfield but without the laughs or the millions.
Through this Michael and I became fast friends. Being a Valley Boy, Michael was the only person I met in T.O. that knew White Lake where we have a family cottage. We knew all the same haunts in the ‘prior. Michael’s sense of humour was subversive and witty. His music is among the only country music I like (the other artist being Johny Cash but Michael has the edge). Michael’s was the only indie album I ever paid cash for. I am listening to it now with a tear in my eye. Michael was a kind, generous, funny but most of all interesting person.
We lost touch when I got posted to Australia but in a way we stayed close through his music. I was shocked and terribly saddened to hear this news but as Michael would be the first to say, we all gotta cross over someday.. And we will meet someday on the other side. Till then, be at peace my Director.
PS - for an example of his wicked subversiveness listen to his track Robbing Robin’s Bank
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Gayle Ackroyd uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, June 3, 2021
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Here are some photos of Michael between 1990-97 that I found and I think show his personality. Lots of love to his Sister Bette whom I love dearly enjoy.
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Donnelda Bullard lit a candle
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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Colleen Dontigny lit a candle
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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Colleen Dontigny uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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My family and I will truly miss him. Michael always brought smiles and laughter with him on his visits. The world lost an amazing man, and musician. My condolences go out to his family and friends.
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Alan Clouthier posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Goodbye to my life long friend. We were born the same month and year and have known each other these many years. Quiet and unassuming with a singing and songwriting musical talent he shared for the listening pleasure of many. I’m grateful I could call you friend for these many years. Rest In Peace Troubadour. We will miss you.
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paula j stitt posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Adios Amigo....
May the next journey be one devoid of pain and filled with light.
The fourth Sundays of the month will never be the same again, but i'm so happy to have many good memories of listening to your tunes.
My sincere sympathies to Bette, your family and friends...
You will be greatly missed....
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Linda McLellan posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Rest in peace dear Michael. My deepest sympathies to the Laderoute family on your loss. Michael was an outstanding man with amazing talent. He will be missed by many.
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Mary Bennett posted a condolence
Monday, May 31, 2021
Uncle Mike was my hero. I was proud to call him my uncle. I adored him. I loved watching him perform and I loved asking him about the songs he wrote. Like was there really a Jennifer and Rudy? God I'll miss him. See you on the other side Uncle Mike.
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Debra McLachlan posted a condolence
Monday, May 31, 2021
My condolences to Michael's family. I enjoyed our time on facebook. Very talented guy with all of our roots in Arnprior.
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tyler thomlison posted a condolence
Monday, May 31, 2021
so sorry for Mike's passing thoughts and prayers from our family to yours .
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Clela Errington posted a condolence
Monday, May 31, 2021
My deepest sympathies to Michael's family and friends. He will be missed by so many of us in the music community. Michael was such a strong presence and supported other artists and musicians where ever he went. Safe home Michael.
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Margarett Caroll Hamm posted a condolence
Monday, May 31, 2021
I have many fond memories of Michael in our very young years. He and Tommy Goudie, the son of Aunt Norah and Uncle Hank used to play together. Michael would come up to Ottawa with Uncle Lorne and Aunt Pansy and we would also be visiting Aunt Norah.
I always kept up to date on all his music and he would come to all the family gatherings in Arnprior. I know he was a kind soul and very spiritual from our conversations.
He will be met at the pearly gates by all his loved ones waiting for him. God speed.
His cousin, Caroll
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Nancy MacDonald (nee Hemphill) posted a condolence
Monday, May 31, 2021
My Sincere condolences to the Laderoute Family.
I knew Michael in Arnprior many years ago. As we all grow older, there are a few people you never forget because of their kindness, sense of humour and above all insight, and Michael was one of those people for me.
Sincerely,
Nancy
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bob cohen posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, May 31, 2021
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Terry Simpson posted a condolence
Monday, May 31, 2021
We met Mike in Mexico, and shared many nights of music and fun. Truly a gentleman, musician and funny man.
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Bob Van Dyke posted a condolence
Monday, May 31, 2021
I was friends with Michael for 48 years. 40 years ago he was the best man at our wedding. Diane and I will always remember Michael with a smile for his sense of humour, and an occasional bad joke (guitar no strings attached)
Our thoughts go out to our friend Bette.
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walter stack posted a condolence
Monday, May 31, 2021
To Bette and the Laderroute family please accept my sincere condolences on Michael's passing. I have not seem Michael in years but knew him in our High School days. He was always an easy going guy.
Respectfully;
Walter Stack,
Mayor of Arnprior
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Joan Hebert lit a candle
Monday, May 31, 2021
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My condolences Bette and to your nieces on the passing of Michael.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May your fond memories give you some comfort in the coming days.
Love and Hugs.
Joan
R.I.P. Michael.
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Shawn Chessell lit a candle
Monday, May 31, 2021
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Condolences Bette and family. I'm really going to miss Michael. I always enjoyed meeting up with him when I was in Toronto and all of the songs stories and bits of wisdom he'd share. We had some deep conversations over these past few months and they will always remain with me. A few months back, he seemed fascinated by a post I made on Facebook, showing how the Laderoutes are related to St. André Bessett. The last few times we talked, he said that he had been praying to him. I'd like to think that St. André was one of the people waiting to welcome him into heaven.
Rest in peace, Primo.
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Rick Kane uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, May 30, 2021
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My deepest heartfelt condolences to Bette and the family on the loss of Michael. He was my best friend for 30 years and pulled me through many fires and tough times. Michael taught me the finer things in life. How to shoot pool, the proper way to cook chilli, the taste of good bourbon and tequila, Coronation Street and how to be a kinder and gentler man. He never judged anything I did or said but was always there when I needed a guiding hand. Rest well my dear sweet friend as your spirit travels. May your strings always be in tune and your voice ring strong. I’ll find you in a cantina on the other side ‘where the sun peels the paint, the seat covers fade and the water moccasin dies.’
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John Couvieau posted a condolence
Sunday, May 30, 2021
I have known Mike for many years always a great guy. Last time I got to see him was when he dropped by Jimmy Leitch's shop in the 80's and the guitars and the songs filled the shop with tunes. RIP Mike.
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Nicole Martins posted a condolence
Sunday, May 30, 2021
Mike was a dear friend and my next door neighbour for many many years. I will never forget how positive he always was, no matter what life threw his way. He was really one of a kind. I’ll miss hearing him play his guitar as I walk through the building hallway. I can’t believe he is no longer with us. I know your spirit still lives on, and I hope you’re having a cerveza for us all in Mexico. Forever remembered and greatly missed. Pensando tu siempre Mike.
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Tom Dontigny posted a condolence
Sunday, May 30, 2021
Mike was my friend for 70+ years and the best man at our wedding 47 years ago. He never spoke an unkind word of anybody. I hope where he is now he is "pickin" and a "grinnin" and "fishin" with Lorne. Rest easy amigo.
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David West uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, May 30, 2021
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My deepest condolences to you Bette and your nieces on Michael's passing. He was a great and generous friend. I was fortunate enough to visit him a couple of times at his second home in Mexico. I got to go deep-sea fishing with him and it was an experience I'll never forget. I don't think he ever caught that marlin he was looking for, but we did okay on the ocean that day. Of course most of our time was spent enjoying the local culture and consuming all the cervazas and teek in town. By the third day we created a rule, no alcohol before 2 pm. We broke it on day four.
He is man who has many friends from Arnprior and all the way down the road to Melaque, Mexico. I will miss him deeply. Adios amigo.
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Jennifer Tourangeau posted a condolence
Sunday, May 30, 2021
I am very sorry to hear of Michael's passing. He will be missed very much.
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Bruce Closs posted a condolence
Sunday, May 30, 2021
Condolences to Mike's family. Mike wasn't ready to go. He had lots more jokes to tell and lots more great pickin to do. You're now a Spirit in the Sky, Miguel, and I'll miss you.
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ed green posted a condolence
Sunday, May 30, 2021
condolences to Mike's family and friends..another good guy gone too soon....
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The family of Michael Laderoute uploaded a photo
Saturday, May 29, 2021
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