Michael was the only son of Eric George and Mabel (Tim) Ina Pitts, born in England on 29th October 1932
He grew up in England, enduring WWII, and migrating to Australia with his parents then studied Physics at Sydney University.
He then worked for Goodyear in Sydney where he met and married Jocelyn (Ifield) in 1959. They settled in Craig avenue at Baulkham Hills. Around 1965, after the birth of their first 2 children, John and Geoffrey, Mike took on a laboratory job (at the now closed) Bradmill Textiles factory in Rutherford. They moved to Edward street, Tenambit and had 2 more children Alison and Cara. A further house move around 1974 to Hiland Crescent East Maitland was the last residence for Michael.
Michael was very involved with the "Standards Association" and did lots of work for them writing standards for the textile industry. Michael was also involved in several groups outside work, doing charity work with the East Maitland Lions Club, teaching at the local TAFE, and teaching at the Maitland Radio Club where he also was President for several years.
Mike is also remembered for his love and patience with his children and fondness for dogs (shared by his father) . He also had the ability to tackle almost any home handyman job put in front of him.
Michael died in April 1997 after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma (cancer) and his remains are at Lake Macquarie Memorial Park, Ryhope.
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