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Mike Balen
November 1, 1926 ~ July 8, 2017 (age 90) 90 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from L. Rivet, J.D.
July 11, 2017 7:25 PM
Mark and family, sorry to hear about your father. Remember seeing your father at the North Bay Courthouse several times. The Balen family are highly regarded in North Bay for their integrity and honesty. Condolences, L. Rivet
Message from L. Rivet, J.D.
July 11, 2017 7:12 PM
Mark and family, sorry to hear about your father. Recall seeing him at the North Bay Courthouse on several occasions. The Balen family were highly regarded in North Bay. The symbol of integrity and honesty. Condolences. L. Rivet
A candle was lit by Dianna and Samantha Wartnaby
on July 11, 2017 2:08 PM
Message from Dianna and Samantha Wartnaby
July 11, 2017 1:54 PM
Linda, Stewart and family. We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your father.
He will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
He will always remain in our hearts and in our prayers.
He will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
He will always remain in our hearts and in our prayers.
Message from Brockville ON
July 10, 2017 3:11 PM
Linda, Stewart and family. We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your father, father-in-law and grandfather. He lived a full life and will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at your time of need.
Mike & Darlene Scott
Mike & Darlene Scott
Message from "The Souliere Family"
July 10, 2017 1:58 AM
Condolences to Balen Families on the passing of Marko, known to our family as Mike. I moved away over 35 years ago during the time Main Street in North Bay changed the business landscape over the years but, as I remember from an age of a young man I once was, can still recall many shops. My parents Gloria Souliere (nee Veltri) and Lawrence Souliere deceased had frequent visits to Rosenberg's Men's and Boy's Wear ahead of holidays and school.
It was Mike's kind nature easy pleasing to children, parents alike being a parent himself having experienced among children of his own was his service appeal. His greeting smile was infectiously bright expecting with an attentive care felt each time my parents shopped. It was Rosenberg's where Mike help me pick my first suit and still hold memory standing in front of the mirror proud of choice he fated formed , to start me off feeling like a movie star.
Yesterday's memories stand outward with reflection images at my door step, that captivate influence I believe have given me so much to recognize someone special, to honor Mike for giving us the privilege to have met him. Our family shares your sorrow….remembering Mike for his bounty of generosity, kindness, fellow attachment to his neighborly customers who embrace Mike’s compassion and love he gave freely. Mike....this is for you. Till we meet again.
Joseph (Joey) Souliere. Toronto, Ontario.
It was Mike's kind nature easy pleasing to children, parents alike being a parent himself having experienced among children of his own was his service appeal. His greeting smile was infectiously bright expecting with an attentive care felt each time my parents shopped. It was Rosenberg's where Mike help me pick my first suit and still hold memory standing in front of the mirror proud of choice he fated formed , to start me off feeling like a movie star.
Yesterday's memories stand outward with reflection images at my door step, that captivate influence I believe have given me so much to recognize someone special, to honor Mike for giving us the privilege to have met him. Our family shares your sorrow….remembering Mike for his bounty of generosity, kindness, fellow attachment to his neighborly customers who embrace Mike’s compassion and love he gave freely. Mike....this is for you. Till we meet again.
Joseph (Joey) Souliere. Toronto, Ontario.
Message from Sandi Campbell
July 9, 2017 9:00 PM
Linda, Stewart and family; So sorry to hear of your loss. It is never easy to say goodbye to a person who has had such a profound and lasting influence on your life. Mike looks like such a kind soul; with a smile that reaches his eyes. It must have been a pleasure to have known him. Wishing you peace and sending thoughts and prayers to all of you 💜
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