MEMBERS of Frodsham Town Council decided unanimously to write a letter of thanks to the Rev Michael Mills, Vicar of St Laurence’s Church, Frodsham since 1995, on his retirement.
The Rev Mills – known affectionately to many as “Father Michael” – is leaving Frodsham on his retirement.
A priest for more than 40 years, he moved to Frodsham some 23 years ago.
Two years ago, he became only the second individual to be honoured with the Freedom of Frodsham, in recognition of his long and much valued service to the town, not just as vicar but also in many other aspects of local community life – in particular as an active member of Frodsham Players, where he directed many plays.
Father Michael admits he will miss Frodsham which he describes as “a wonderful community, a great place to live and work in and a wonderful place to bring up children.”
The council’s letter will refer not just to his spiritual leadership but also his other work in the community.
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Hello.
I am writing to request that you pass the following message to Michael Mills.
Hello Mr. Mills, it’s me, Greg 🙂
I was so very happy to read about your retirement and that you look to be in good health. I’m imagine that the people of Frodsham are missing you dearly as did the people of Cinnamon Brow. At the same time I’m sure that they share lots of joy that one more place has been blessed with your presence.
I recently took part in a life reflection exercise, part of which asked me to shortlist the people that have had the most influence on who I am today. The list is almost an exact split of people now in heaven and people that I am still very close to, except one person, Mr Mills! In fact it turned out to be quite a dampener to the experience as I realised that I hadn’t kept in touch with someone so dear, more so because I still think of you every time I see a bag of wine gums!
Thank you so much for the principles that you taught me, the time you dedicated to me and the other kids every Friday at the rec, for training me how to play table tenis which has been so valuable along the years and most of all for introducing me through our religion. You were like a third parent to me.
It would give me much joy to hear from you and therefore I include my contact details below.
Yours faithfully,
Greg Thomason
gregory.j.thomason@icloud.com
0151 528 6878
I’d like to add on to what Greg Thomason has said in his letter of gratitude to Rev. Michael Mills. Writing in vain that it might reach Michael.
I attended Cinnamon Brow Primary School 1989-1995 and was blessed with Michael coming in to undertake our assemblies. I am not religious but, through Rev. Mills, I learnt so many of life’s principles and values with his memorable approach to teaching from the bible. To go one further, I would like to bet that my enthusiasm and love of performing came from Michael’s enthusiastic approach to storytelling. I now teach at University of Salford and I often share with my acting students how Michael would be weekly affording us a one-man performance to an audience that seemed so captivated with such deep love for his source material. Rev. Michael Mills will always be remembered by me as someone who taught me great life lessons while also inspiring me to undertake a career I have loved for the last twenty years as an actor and director.
Thank you for everything… I hope retirement is treating you well and please know you were always an inspiration to me (and likely many others). Oh… I’m reminded of this wonderful man while watching Oliver! again… we staged this at Primary School in 1995 and sure Michael gave as good as Ron Moody did playing Fagin. Great memories.
Best,
Barry Westland (formerly Evans)