Michael James Sanford

Amazing husband, father, friend and respected Virgin Islands Attorney, Michael Sanford, 60, passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside in his mountain home in Canmore, Canada. Mike fought hard after being diagnosed with stage 4 NeuroEndocrine Pancreatic cancer in March 2020. He underwent aggressive chemotherapy at the Tom Baker Cancer Center and due to the pandemic, he was fortunate to have his family home with him throughout treatment.

Mike is survived by his wife of 18 years Kim, and their two children

Lake and Adele, his two grown children, Pierce and Owen, his mother Jeannette Sanford, his brother Dan, nephew Travis and niece Meghan.

Mike was born in Ithaca, NY and grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Middlebury College in 1982 and the University of Pittsburgh with his law degree in 1986. He graduated at the top of his class and was recruited out of law school to the US Virgin Islands where he built a successful law firm, Sanford, Amerling and Associates.

Mike's priority was his family. He was a private person who was very generous with his time. He loved to travel and be outdoors. This ultimately led him to fall in love with the Canadian Rockies after

being in the Caribbean for 35 years. He spent many years sailing his 37ft

Beneteau

with his family and friends and could be seen at the gym working out most lunch hours. Mike and family started coming to Canmore 4 years ago and fell in love with the people and outdoors. He loved mountain biking, downhill skiing and hiking.

Mike will be remembered by his friends and family for his dry sense of humor, strong family values, work ethic and loyalty.

The family would like to thank the amazing Cancer team in Canmore, Ridgeview Medical Center, Tom Baker Cancer Center in Calgary, Canmore Hospital, EMS and RCMP, LGMS and CCHS for all the

support.

Due to Covid restrictions, Mike's celebration of life will be postponed until the spring or summer of 2021. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Canmore Hospital or Cancer Center would be appreciated.

Services provided by Russ Reynolds and Bow River Funeral Service.