Michael O'Leary (9 May 1949 - 2 Apr 2026)

Dear Rita, Louise, and family,

I’ve been thinking so much about Mick and wanted to share just how special he was to all of us. He was patient, kind, and somehow completely unfazed by a house full of teenage girls getting ready for nights out in some of Medway’s more “lively” establishments. He welcomed it all with warmth and good humour.

I’ll always remember how he would sit up with Rita waiting for us to come home, cigar in hand, glasses of water ready, making sure we were all safe before we stomped upstairs. It was such a simple thing, but it meant everything. Of course there was always the reassurance he’d pay for the taxi if we’d been over zealous at the bar!!!

My heart is with you, Rita, with you Louise, and especially as you continue to carry the memory of Em. I hope it brings some comfort to know how deeply Mick was loved and how many lives he touched. I’m sure they’re together again looking proudly at you all.

With love. Sappho xxxx

GA loed friend
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A much loved friend





A much loved friend, forever missed xx

You were a loving dad I looked up to as a child, the epitome of how lovely a dad should be I thought . You were also a firefighter a true community hero. A loving grandad too.May your loving memories live on through Rita and Lou and may you hold hands with Em again xxx