FORSSMAN, Michael Joseph
Born Sunday May 13, 1945. Passed away Thursday March 05, 2026.
Passed away suddenly at home, aged 80 years.
Loved and loving husband of Margaret. Much loved father of Jamie, Carolyn, Mat and Andy.
Loved father-in-law of Sarah, Darron, Alex and Jess. Adored Pa of Javid, Aggie, Tully, Charlotte, Kaleb, Louis, Jonah, Archie, Theo, Kyra, Shani, Mia and Mali.
A golden heart stopped beating,
Two hard working hands now at rest.
God bless you Forss.
You were “Simply the best”
Thank you darling for the wonderful years we shared, our beautiful family and all you did for us.
I will forever love and miss you.
Margie xx
Funeral notice
The Funeral of Mr. Michael Joseph Forssman will be held at St. Mary's Church, Gellibrand Street, Colac on Friday, March 13, 2026 with Prayers commencing at 1:30pm.
The Funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of the service for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.
Tributes
Leave a tributeCondolences to Margaret and the whole family.
Mick was such a positive part of my childhood. He was always up for a chat, and I’ll always remember seeing him out riding his mower every weekend. Those are memories that have really stayed with me. Sending my love and thinking of you all during this time.March 09, 2026 7:04 pm
DearMarg ,Jamie, Carolyn, Mat, Andy and families, our sincere condolences to you all for the loss of your husband father- grandfather.
Michael was truly one in a million.
May he RIP.
Lots of love to you all
Liz& Norm Bath.!
Our love also extends to ,Jim& Kate, Ron & Mary
and all he Forssman families.March 09, 2026 6:36 pm
Deepest Sympathy to you Margie and your beautiful family.Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Gleny Tebble.
March 09, 2026 5:09 pm
Oh Marg, my deepest sympathy to you and the family. A very sad time for you all. Thinking of you.
March 09, 2026 4:17 pm
To Marg, Jamie, Carolyn, Matt, Andy and families.
Thinking of you all so much on the very sad, shock loss of Mike. A true gentleman and very much a loving family man.
Treasure your precious memories Mike has left behind.
Mike will always be remembered fondly from our times as neighbours at Beech Forest.
Those gardens above will be spic n span in no time !!
Rest easy Mike, you will always be fondly remembered.
Deepest Sympathy to all families
Love from Betty Skinner and families.March 09, 2026 3:41 pm
Dear Margie Jamie Carolyn Matt Andy and Families we are so saddened that you have all lost such an amazing husband father and grandfather he was one in a million a true dear friend we will never forget sending love to you all Marg Col Kell Sam James Cam and families
March 09, 2026 2:44 pm
Dear Marg&Family
So very sorry to hear of
your loss
Our thoughts &Prayers are
With you all
May Michael
Rest in Peace🙏💐🙏
Marg&Alan FlemingMarch 09, 2026 2:33 pm
Sincere sympathy to Marg and family. A good bloke taken too soon.
Ken and Dina McCoombeMarch 09, 2026 2:31 pm
so very sad to hear of Mikes passing, always a very special person who loved his family, always the same deepest condolences to you Marg and family, he will be sadly missed forever love Jan and Tony xx 💔❤️💔❤️
March 09, 2026 2:04 pm
Sincere condolences to Margaret and family.
Mick was a great workmate of Graeme’s at the waterboardMarch 09, 2026 1:22 pm
Dear Margaret & family
Sending our deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of Michael.
We have fond memories of Michael of a lovely, hard working man. Who was a great friend & former employee of our late parents Merv & Faye Brunt.
RIP Michael
Jeanette, Peter & Donna Brunt
March 09, 2026 1:14 pm
Our deepest sympathy to Margaret and extended family.
Mick was a hard working, and honest worker at Colac and Barwon Water back in the good old days.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Gerard Kavenagh and Family.March 09, 2026 12:38 pm
Such a shock to hear of Michael`s death Such a wonderful husband, father and family friend .Michael was such a keen gardener always seen out mowing or pruning his neat garden . He would always stop for a chat about his much loved family .
He turned the motor off doing what he loved Our deepest sympathy to the Forssman family, as we all hold wonderful memories of him
Gary Suzii Holt Tanee Kahle Nicholas Adam MawsonMarch 09, 2026 11:47 am
To the Forssman family thinking of you all at this sad time
March 09, 2026 10:15 am
Dear Margaret & Family, With deepest sympathy. Silent thoughts of times together hold memories that will last forever. We will always treasure our friendship. Eternal rest grant into him oh Lord. May perpetual light shine upon him and may he Rest in Peace. Margaret & Maurice. Margaret Daffy & Maurice Kemp.
March 09, 2026 9:58 am
Such a shock to see this. Mike was a wonderful man a true gentleman. He loved Marg and his family so much and really cared about people. Sending love to Marg and family and all Mike's friends. Rest in Peace Mike ❤️❤️ Rosie Philipson (O'Dowd)
March 09, 2026 9:40 am
Margie and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you at this sad time. Deb Ferrari
March 09, 2026 9:37 am
Dear Margaret, Jamie, Carolyn, Mat, Andy and families, it was such a shock to read of Michael sudden passing, sending our deepest condolences to you all.
Kaye and Graham BurrellMarch 09, 2026 8:18 am
Sending our thoughts to the Forssman families at this time.
Regards
Tony & Bronnie DraytonMarch 08, 2026 9:25 pm
My deepest sympathy to Margaret and family. Mick was a hard working, and gentle man who Terry always spoke of their great friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jennykeast and family.March 08, 2026 9:19 pm
Deepest sympathy to Jamie and the Forssman family ~ thinking of you ~ take care at this sad time xoxo
March 08, 2026 9:18 pm