Michael Dale Griffin
Dear Mike, “As you danced in the light with Joy, Love lifted you. As you brushed against this world So gently, you lifted us.” T. C. Ring With a heavy heart, the family of Michael Dale Griffin 57, announce his passing, after a brief illness on October 22, 2020 at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta. Michael was born May 8, 1963 to L. Dale Griffin and Patricia (Griffin) McKee. He graduated from Gardiner Area High School, Class of 1981. He worked as a Shelving Specialist over 25 plus years for several Sales & Marketing Firms, most recently with Acosta Sales & Marketing at their Portland, Me office. Mike had no aspirations to be the center of attention, but he loved being involved in everything that was happening with his family and friends. He was well known for the delicious food he prepared and shared with family and friends. Mike was a kind gentle soul that loved animals and birds. His happy time was outside feeding and watching all the birds, especially the Chickadees, his favorite. He also loved flowers and he displayed the flowers for all the seasons in his yard. Twenty-two years ago he rescued a “Pony Tail Palm” that was being discarded, today it stands over six feet tall with lush foliage, a true testament, to his nurturing nature. He loved his dogs Buster and Lucy who kept him company in his home office, while he worked. Michael is survived by his Parents; partner of 23 years, Todd Goode, of Gardiner; Stepfather, Arthur C. McKee, Jr. of, West Gardiner; three sisters, Julie Griffin Sheppard (Steve) of, Augusta, Joan Griffin (Roxanne) of, Winthrop, Bobbi Jo Hart (Gary) of, Manchester; stepbrother, William McKee (Merrillyn) of, Gardiner; two nieces, Briana Hart (Ray) and their Children, Jacob Holt, Ariana & Gavin Cotnoir of, Augusta, Sarah Hart (Chris) of, China; special Aunt Diane Cyr of, Gardiner and many cousins, aunts, uncles and special friends. In the Spring the Family will have a graveside service at Mount Hope Cemetery, Bangor, Me. Arrangements are in the care of Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner, Me., where Condolences, Memories & Photo’s may be shared with the family on the obituary page of Staples Funeral Home website http://www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made, if you wish, to Kennebec Valley Humane Society, 10 PetHaven Lane, Augusta, Me. 04330 Or Maine Audubon Society, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd., Falmouth, Me. 04105Obituary
Dear Mike, “As you danced in the light with Joy, Love lifted you. As you brushed against this world So gently, you lifted us.” T. C. Ring With a heavy heart, the family of Michael Dale Griffin 57, announce his passing, after a brief illness on October 22, 2020 at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta. Michael was born May 8, 1963 to L. Dale Griffin and Patricia (Griffin) McKee. He graduated from Gardiner Area High School, Class of 1981. He worked as a Shelving Specialist over 25 plus years for several Sales & Marketing Firms, most recently with Acosta Sales & Marketing at their Portland, Me office. Mike had no aspirations to be the center of attention, but he loved being involved in everything that was happening with his family and friends. He was well known for the delicious food he prepared and shared with family and friends. Mike was a kind gentle soul that loved animals and birds. His happy time was outside feeding and watching all the birds, especially the Chickadees, his favorite. He also loved flowers and he displayed the flowers for all the seasons in his yard. Twenty-two years ago he rescued a “Pony Tail Palm” that was being discarded, today it stands over six feet tall with lush foliage, a true testament, to his nurturing nature. He loved his dogs Buster and Lucy who kept him company in his home office, while he worked. Michael is survived by his Parents; partner of 23 years, Todd Goode, of Gardiner; Stepfather, Arthur C. McKee, Jr. of, West Gardiner; three sisters, Julie Griffin Sheppard (Steve) of, Augusta, Joan Griffin (Roxanne) of, Winthrop, Bobbi Jo Hart (Gary) of, Manchester; stepbrother, William McKee (Merrillyn) of, Gardiner; two nieces, Briana Hart (Ray) and their Children, Jacob Holt, Ariana & Gavin Cotnoir of, Augusta, Sarah Hart (Chris) of, China; special Aunt Diane Cyr of, Gardiner and many cousins, aunts, uncles and special friends. In the Spring the Family will have a graveside service at Mount Hope Cemetery, Bangor, Me. Arrangements are in the care of Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner, Me., where Condolences, Memories & Photo’s may be shared with the family on the obituary page of Staples Funeral Home website http://www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made, if you wish, to Kennebec Valley Humane Society, 10 PetHaven Lane, Augusta, Me. 04330 Or Maine Audubon Society, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd., Falmouth, Me. 04105
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