In loving memory of Michael James Deering - "Mick". Mick was born on 4th October 1947 in Walton, Liverpool and grew up with his parents, 3 loving sisters – Pat, Joan & Anne and his brother Philip in the same house that he would eventually raise his own family in. Mick signed up with the Royal Navy in 1965 and met the love of his life, Maureen, in the Blue Ball on the night before he embarked on his basic naval training. This did not deter Mick though and he and Maureen courted and married in April 1968........ 4 days before Mick was posted to Singapore! Maureen then joined him later that year. They spent 2 wonderful years there and had a son Anthony who tragically died as an infant. They later returned to Singapore to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary and revisited many of the places they held fond memories of. Mick and Mo returned to England in 1970 and went on to have four loving & beautiful daughters, Joanne, Susan, Janet and Carol. Mick spent a total of 22 years travelling the world with the Royal Navy. He had the great honour of being invited to Buckingham Palace in recognition for his service to his country. Even though Mick worked away every week and sometimes spent months away from home, he always made sure that when he was home he put his family first. Taking them on days out to the local parks and beaches, and on family holidays in a caravan to North Wales... the scenes of many laughs and happy memories. In 1987 Mick returned to civilian life and began his career as a Security Officer, working at Vernons Pools (later Ladbrookes) and at the Royal & SunAlliance offices for Downings until he retired. He also wanted to give back to his local community and took care of the church and school gardens as well as volunteering and raising money for many charitable causes. After being used to a mainly male environment in the Navy, Mick returned home to a house full of women and when asked by new friends & colleagues if he had a family, he replied "Yes, I live with 5 hormones!" However fate was with him and his daughters gave him 5 amazing grandsons - Anthony, Michael, Andrew, Ben and James and 1 adored granddaughter - Rose. Mick threw himself into all of the boy’s activities he wasn't able to do with his girls – swapping tea-sets for footballs and dolls for cars and trains. He idolised and was idolised by his grandchildren. Throughout his life, Mick was an avid sportsman. His main passion was golf and he always made sure to visit the golf courses in the many countries he visited and later in life planned holidays around the courses that he wanted to play on, whilst convincing his long suffering wife Mo that she would enjoy the nearby shops and sights! He had a love affair with America and was delighted when his eldest daughter Joanne and her husband emigrated there in 2000. He took every opportunity to visit and had great pleasure in touring the East Coast with his beloved family. Mick also enjoyed running, taking part in several marathons & long distance runs, even running up the Rock of Gibraltar whilst continuing to raise money for charity. In July 2011, Mick was diagnosed with a Grade IV Glioblastoma Brain Tumour after his family & work colleagues noticed that he was becoming unnaturally confused and tired. Under the guidance of his GP, Dr Laurie, he was immediately taken into the Walton Neuro Hospital where doctors where able to remove most of the tumour which helped Mick back to his normal self. Sadly though, the tumour was aggressive and continued to grow despite radiation therapy and several courses of chemotherapy. Mick fortunately suffered no pain at all and had a further 18 months of being with his family. He and Mo received tremendous support and help from the Brain Tumour UK – Liverpool Support Group and made lots of friends there. He fought long & hard with the assistance of amazing doctors, nurses and care staff. He was lovingly cared for at home and his last days were spent with all of his family, where he passed away peacefully on 2nd Dec 2012. Those who knew Mick know what an incredible person he was. Some-one who always put others before himself, a man of high principles, he was loved deeply and was the perfect husband, dad and granddad and role model for his family. It was a privilege to have shared in his life. Mick would want his life celebrated not mourned and it would have given him no greater pleasure than to raise money for the organisation that helped him & his family at the time they needed it most. Please join us in remembering & celebrating the life of our beloved husband & dad.