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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2008 8:11:25 GMT
Yesterday I was told the sad news that Michael Ruane aged 44 had taken his own life. Many of you on here had probably come across Mick as he regularly frequented the pubs of Stockton Brook where he used to live and latterly Penkhull and Stoke.
Mick was a larger than life character and bore an uncanny resemblence to Freddie Mercury. He was genorous to a fault and a crackin night was assured when he was around. I'll never forget our 93 promotion season where we travelled everywhere together.
Thoughts to his family but especially his brother Sean, sister in law Cathy and their children Josh and Zoe.
I'll never forget you Michael and thanks for all the many laughs you gave me and other people.
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Post by jpm64 on Jul 12, 2008 8:15:29 GMT
Didn't know your friend but condolonces to friends and family
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2008 8:21:46 GMT
Condolences to you, his other friends and more importantly his family.
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Post by miffmister on Jul 12, 2008 8:27:30 GMT
Just to echo your sentiments, Mick worked with me at Sainsbury's depot untill 4 weeks ago. As his T/C he could not do enough for you he will be sadly missed. He was a real geniune guy and I could not believe it when I heard the tragic news yesterday. RIP Mick.
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Post by joll1 on Jul 12, 2008 9:33:59 GMT
Jesus! I've just read this, sed to know Micky really well and played golf with him down the Greenway. Gutted what a lovely fella, larger than life  RIP Mcky xxxxx |
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Post by npowerstokie on Jul 12, 2008 10:33:38 GMT
Was with Mick, along with a few others on this board just a few weeks ago, as we celebrated a birthday doing the "Golden Mile" from Trent vegas to Stoke.
Mick was a quality guy, and although you never expect anyone to take the course of action he did, Mick would be bottom of anyones list to do it.
Everyone always say how much someone was a great guy and all that once they have passed away, but anyone who knew Mick in anyway will know that its the nailed on truth.
Just wish he had let someone know how he was feeling, and maybe i wouldnt be typing this.
RIP Mick - thanks for all the beers and all the laughs.
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Post by StokieSC on Jul 12, 2008 10:36:13 GMT
Is this the same Ruane that used to have something to do with the Fans Forum?
RIP.
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Post by meirpotter7 on Jul 12, 2008 11:30:00 GMT
I also used to work with Mick, and he was a cracking fella, was in shock the other day as npowerstokie said he would be be at the bottom of the list as he was always a happy chappy! When down the pub with him he would always make sure that people had beer in there hand!! A top bloke who will be missed
RIP Mick!
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Post by Stafford-Stokie on Jul 12, 2008 11:35:49 GMT
RIP fella.
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Post by jay1610 on Jul 12, 2008 11:47:33 GMT
Seems like he was genuinely nice guy. RIP x
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Post by tazi on Jul 12, 2008 11:52:24 GMT
Sorry to hear this very sad news and our condolences go out to all concerned.
God Bless.
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Post by mermaidsal on Jul 12, 2008 13:10:18 GMT
Far too young to die and a tragic way to go. Why is it so often the larger than life characters this happens to? All the very best to family and all who knew him.
RIP Michael xx
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Post by Time4aPINT on Jul 12, 2008 17:17:55 GMT
A real tragedy. Worked with Mick at Sainsbury's warehouse. I know the sad news was a big shock for everyone who knew him there. He was certainly a larger than life character and appeared on the outside as though he didn't have a worry in the world.
R.I.P
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Post by Turkish Delight on Jul 12, 2008 17:51:03 GMT
Sut the cat told me the devastating news on friday, totally shocked by what i was told. Mick was with me on my stag doo last year and too be honest he made the day a laugh from start to finish. My thoughts are with Sean and Cathy and the 2 kids at this moment.
RIP Mick
John x (tank top man)
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Post by meirpotter7 on Jul 12, 2008 18:12:34 GMT
I was wandering if anyone knew of any funeral arrangements, as there are quite a few people, myself included that want to pay our last respects to Mick! RIP
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2008 18:22:40 GMT
I was wandering if anyone knew of any funeral arrangements, as there are quite a few people, myself included that want to pay our last respects to Mick! RIP Because of the nature of Micks passing there is to be an inquest so it might be a little later than if he had passed away of natural causes. If I hear anything I'll post it on here. I'm still in shock to be honest. |
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Post by meirpotter7 on Jul 12, 2008 19:00:47 GMT
nice one Greenhof! There are quite a few of us from sainsburys that want to go
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Post by holsoe on Jul 15, 2008 18:53:31 GMT
Michael Ruane Jnr
Passed away under tragic circumstances on Thursday 10th July 2008.
He was a special brother and brother in law to Sean and Cath. A devoted and loving uncle to Joshua and Zoe.
Everybody's friend - today and forever.
Thanks to all the Stokies for their thoughts.
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Post by robdog on Jul 16, 2008 7:48:43 GMT
RIP mate
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Post by chips1863 on Jul 16, 2008 9:44:07 GMT
Didnt know him but RIP
(Such a shame the Happiness our promotion year has brought was not enough to take him out of the dark place he must have been in to take his own life)
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Post by Northy on Jul 16, 2008 10:23:56 GMT
RIP to somebody who everybody who knew him agrees was a very nice person. Condolences to his family.
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RIP Mcky xxxxx
