Trask, Michael Thomas - of East Petpeswick, age 65, passed away peacefully June 11, 2024 surrounded by his wife, three children and sisters. Born in Musquodoboit Harbour, Mike was a son of the late Harry Trask and Elva (Marks) Crowder.
Mike is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Kitty; his children, Mary (Farshad), Harry Michael, Matthew (Bunga) and his dog, Dolly; sisters, Pamela (Dan), Darlene; step-father, Robert Crowder; many cousins he truly cared for and loved, Cathy Faulkner, Doreen Sanford (Scott), Frankie Marks (Karen), Linda Marks (Peter), Mark Stevens (Cindy), Myretta Farrell (John D). Mike loved his extended family of sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Dave (Val), Cindy (Mark), Jackie, Danny, Dan (Pamela); nieces, Becky, Bridgette, Jessica, Katie (Lance), Lisa (Peter), Michelle (Kevin); and nephews, Charlie (Wesley), Davie (Melissa), Dillon (Victoria), Donnie, Harrison (Amy), Isiah (Abby), Jamie (Emily), Thomas (Summer); many great nieces and nephews and many good friends.
Besides his parents, Mike was predeceased by niece, baby Kara Joye; his cousins, Ronnie Marks (Rhonda), Wayne Faulkner (Cathy); sister-in-law, Pam Young (Danny); and step-brother, Allen.
Mike was a fisherman out of East Petpeswick where he built his wharf and fish house naming it Hurricane Hotel. At age 19 he built his family home from logs which still is the family home today. As a child he loved dirt bikes, playing hockey and baseball, chess, math and comic books. In his later years he built a log camp known as Johnnys Brook. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, music, family and friends. Mike was a war history buff and loved to read. Mike really liked to tell stories and he told them well. He was often referred to as the Mayor by his close friends.
Mike’s love for his family, friends and community will be greatly missed. He was always there to welcome new community members and he loved visiting old and new friends. The family would like to thank everyone who has reached out to share their condolences. Your stories and memories have meant a lot and warmed our hearts. Thank you to all friends for your visits and phone calls to Mike and for checking in on the family. A thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Dartmouth General and Twin Oaks for their care and hard work.
Cremation has taken place.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative.
Donations in Mike’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
To honour Mike, a Celebration of Life will take place August 17 in Petpeswick Yacht Club, 4-8 pm. You can expect live music, storytelling and many laughs.
“Finest kind”
“It’s not a story it’s a cold hard fact”
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