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Michael Campbell-Moore
January 16, 1944 - November 16, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">The Story-man has told his last tale. Michael was born in Toronto, Ontario on January 16, 1944 to Betty and “Mike” Moore, and died November 16, 2016 in Hospice after two years of living with cancer. As a young child he moved with his family to Truro, Nova Scotia; then later to Calgary, Alberta and finally to Coquitlam, B.C. where he got his Teaching Certificate at UBC. <br> <br>Michael began his teaching career in Tofino, BC. in 1966; taught in Courtney and then taught in the Sooke School District for over 30 years. Michael was a very good teacher and used storytelling to get his students interested in learning. He was an avid environmentalist, and years before it was popular to be environmentally friendly, he taught his students about composting using a worm farm which came home with him for all school vacations. <br>He loved reading and writing poetry; the arts; walking in the outdoors; gardening; birdwatching; studying history and weather patterns- he could often better predict the weather than forecasters themselves. He loved a good game of crib and most of all loved to share his great wealth of knowledge. Michael had a story for every situation that came his way. He was an avid reader, often reading up to five books at the same time. He was a lifetime learner and was happiest writing an essay at University. Michael had a great sense of humour, and cared deeply for those he loved. He saw it as his mission in life to look after and support his family, while giving them the freedom to be themselves. <br> <br>Michael is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Merle; his children, Kathleen Moore, Ken (Allison) Moore, Jonothan Moore, and Brandon Campbell-Moore; his grandchildren, Arlen and Madeleine; and his brother Greg (Betty-Anne) Moore. Michael is also survived by very dear friends, Jack and Sandy Roberts, and Genevieve Singleton; and his buddies, Rupert and Lucky. A special thank you to Dr. Gary Neilson and the doctors; nurses; staff and volunteers at Hospice for their wonderful and loving care, and to the community of love known as the Two Saints Ministry. <br> <br>A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s, Lakehill Anglican Church at 3939 St. Peter’s Road (off Quadra Street across from The Keg Restaurant.) Please note that St. Peter’s is a scent-free building, please leave scented products at home so the health of the family is not impacted. This is a celebration of Michael’s life, to honour him please wear your brightest colours – no black. <br> <br>Donations in Michael’s name may be made to Lifetime Networks, 102 -4090 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, B.C. V8N 4P6 to the Peter van Rheenan Memorial Fund for bursaries and scholarships. <br></div>