MONAGHAN, Michael Joseph Patrick (Mike) Surrounded by the love of his wife Uschi, sons Tom (Shawne), Peter (Tracy), Andrew (Janelle) and "the most beautiful girl in the whole wide world" granddaughter Ryan T, Mike died peacefully at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on April 27, 2008. Born in St. John's, Mike always said that he had the good sense to move to Corner Brook when only a few days old. Mike was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, brother in law, father in law, son in law, a lawyer, a businessman, a judge, a lover of politics and a proud Newfoundlander. Next to his family, politics was Mike's passion, spending hours reading, watching and discussing all things political. Though Newfoundland remained his favourite country, Mike, in the company of his wife and often his extended family, travelled to over 40 countries and maintained countless friendships all around the world. For all of his short 65 years, Mike lived with 'no regrets' and often stated he would never change a thing in his life. True to his character, Mike remained to the end strong, good humoured, composed for his wife and sons and believed that one must deal with the hand they are given. He is deeply loved and will be equally missed by his family and numerous life-long friends especially sisters Patricia (George) and Judith, nieces and nephews Susan (Edgar, Emily, Julia and Heather), Steven (Mel), Sara (David, Katie and Thomas), Mary (Ed, Michael and Lauren), Carolyn (Stephane), Janice (Eric), Michael (Megan), special cousin Alexandra Born, mother-in-law Lina Steinmetz, brother-in-law Karl-Hermann Steinmetz, close family friends Gordon and Mary Tizzard, grand-dog ChunJae and so many others. Thank you to the amazing nurses of 3A who provided such support and care. The family will receive friends on Monday April 28, 7pm-9pm and Tuesday April 29, 2pm-4pm at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue, Corner Brook. At Mike's special request an Irish Wake will take place on Tuesday April 29 beginning at 7pm at The Greenwood Inn on West Street in Corner Brook. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday April 30 at 10:00am from the Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer, Mount Bernard Avenue. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetary. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through the website www.fillatre.ca