Michael Bidnock, age 95, of Dartmouth, formerly of Yorkton, SK, passed away peacefully in Camp Hill Veterans Hospital in Halifax on Monday, April 10, 2017 surrounded by this family. Mike was born March 20, 1922 in Estevan, SK. He served his country in the Royal Canadian Navy (1942 - 1967). Mike was an avid golfer, swimmer and also loved to cook. He was Maritime Diving Champion of the navy in the late 40's. He was a lifelong member of the Legion and The Atlantic Chiefs and Petty Officers Association. In 2001 he was inducted into the Yorkton Sports Hall of Fame for swimming, diving, track and field, bowling and golf. He also won the Canadian Master Swimming Championship in 2004. Mike is survived by his wife Winnie, son Dale (Kim) and step-children Steven (Cindy), Carrol (Gordy), Joy (Michael), Gary and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place by Dartmouth Funeral Home. By Mike's request there will be no service. The family would like to thank the staff of 6th west Camp Hill Veterans Hospital, Halifax, NS for their excellent care of Mike during the last two years of Mike's life.
