It is with deep sorrow that we announce Mike’s unexpected but peaceful passing, in Ottawa. Loving father of Kira, Kalen and Poppy McGrath. Husband of Karla Palmer, cherished son of Sean and Heather (nee Lewis) McGrath, brother of Chris and Rob McGrath. Son-in-law of Richard and Louise Palmer, brother-in law to Jason Palmer and Sandra Law. Loving uncle to Henry Palmer. Fondly remembered by many friends, including the online Muff Wiggler modular synthesizer community. Friends and family are invited to pay respects at Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Ave. Ottawa on Friday April 26 after 1 p.m. Service will be held in the Sacred Space at 2 p.m. Donations can be made in Mike’s name to Serenity Renewal for Families www.serenityrenewal.ca
Digital Guestbook
A loss with far distant ripples
Steven Grimley-Taylor
I'm so sorry for your loss. It's hard to quantify the impact Mike had on the community and culture of musicians that he served so well. That legacy of kind and tolerant collaboration and education will only grow over time and his spirit lives on in it.
Michael Fisher
Sorry for your loss.
Alex
Mike McGrath is most likely the only person in history to have the word "muff" printed in his obituary. For that alone he will be remembered as a legend among men.
Candy Evans
Will be thinking of you on Friday.
Love to evryone.
Clayton Brooks (EE7A)
Although I did not know him personally, his impact within the electronic music artist community is unrivaled. We are all in his debt.
Paul Batlan
Mike was an earth bound Astronaut whose heart soared to the heavens. Much love to the extended McGrath family at this time of our community’s profound loss. Kaddish.
globalwm
I am very saddened by the news of Mike's passing. You have my heartfelt sympathies from New Mexico.
Chris Park synthCube
Mike and the community he built have had an enormous positive impact on so many people. He will be greatly missed; his personae was larger than life .
Luke Teaford
Thank you, Mike, for building a solid community around a niche interest and making the world a friendlier place for so many!
Did not know him but he fostered a community that I learned a great deal from. Sorry to hear.