Michael, nee Michel Jean Triandaphillou, was born in Alexandria, Egypt where he attended College St Marc. His secondary education was in Marseille, France after the family had to leave Egypt because of the regime change.
He came to England in his late teens and studied at evening school for his HNC and then took his degree at the Open University.
He loved science, particularly physics, gardening and photography.
He worked most of his working life for the NHS as a medical electronics engineer.
Mike was essentially a family man. He married Chris in 1967 and they had Claire then Robert. He was grandad to two girls and two boys. He was proud of them all.
We invite you to join us to celebrate the life of Michael John Trand
Funeral
Date: 22/09/2021Additional Info:
Followed by committal at Northwood Cemetry, Chestnut Avenue, Northwood, HA6 1HR, UK
For those attending the church, please be aware that CV 19 safe distancing restrictions will apply.
Mike's funeral will be Live Streamed from this memorial site at midday on Wednesday 22nd September 2021. Simply click on the invitation that will be posted at least 48 hours prior to the service. The service will also be recorded and can be accessed in the same way.
Order of Service can be accessed here:
https://clearmems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/TRAND-September-2021.pdf
Wake
Date: 22/09/2021Additional Info:
Please RSVP to Chris for catering purposes.
In lieu of flowers, the family have kindly requested that any donations be made to Dementia Research. The site can be accessed directly by clicking the Just giving picture below OR using this link
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/dementiaresearch
Alternatively, a cheque, made out to “The National Brain Appeal” may be handed to the funeral director (Sherry's of Ickenham) . Please mark the back “In memory of Mike Trand”.
Past reunion photo bringing back fond memories
Fond memories still of our time together in music class at Uxbridge, learning keyboard. And was always impressed by Mike’s talent as a photographer – a hobby we shared.