Inside/Out's Mike Boone mourns his mother

posted by Dave Stubbs at 7h14 EST on Jan 2


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Mike Boone, a co-founder of Habs Inside/Out and a lifelong fan of the Canadiens whose passion for the team is worn on his sleeve in his live game blogging and post-game commentaries, is in mourning today, having yesterday lost his mother, Frances.

Mike had blogged every Canadiens game the past two seasons, since the birth of Inside/Out, until this week's road trip to Florida when the hospitalization of his mother absorbed all of his time. Frances Boone passed away early in the morning of New Year's Day in her 91st year after a brief illness.

Mike's mother was a supporter of Sun Youth, the 55-year-old organization whose many programs benefit thousands of needy Montrealers. Donations may be made in Frances's honour here.

Frances Boone's funeral is to be held this morning in Montreal. Mike will return to his Inside/Out writing soon. Until then, his colleagues at the website and The Gazette and his many readers express our deepest sympathies.




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Willy the bum's picture
Sorry for your loss, Mike. I'm sure your mother's very happy on what you've done in your life, and for you to be by her side. My condolences to you. ---------- "We all wore the same costume as Maurice Richard did; the red-white-and-blue costume of the Montréal Canadiens, the best hockey team in the world." - Roch Carrier

Kristopher7's picture
My condolences to you and your family Mike. It's hard to lose a loved one, but to help through the pain fill your heart with loving and happy memories. Let them live on forever through you.

Sith's picture
My condolences.

Mr Boone ,our condolences to you,your daughter and family at this time for your loss.Frank

johnnyhab's picture
My condolences to all the Boone family for your loss.

Thumper's picture
My thoughts are with you and your family, I give you my heart felt condolences and look forward to reading your words when your back soon, all the best and look after yourself.

Bill's picture
So sorry to hear this news. All the best to you and yours.

RetroMikey's picture
Mike, My deepest condolences to you, your daughter and loved ones as well. Losing your mother is like losing your best friend, she is always there for you through good times and bad times. Be strong Mike. God Bless you all! "We will win the Cup only with Carey Price in the nets"

habsernyk's picture
Mr. Boone, My condolences to you and your family. ________ JAS Go Habs!

georgesd's picture
M. Boone je voudrais offrir à vous et votre famille mes sympathies à la perte de votre mère et dans votre moment de deuil. Georges Drouin

kelly21's picture
I'm so sorry for your loss... my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you. "You can take the money and not be happy. Or you can take the dream." - Alexander Ovechkin

Mike, Sincere condolences for your entire family.

Habsville's picture
Hi Mike You have my deepest sympathies for the loss of your Mother. There is not a person that does more for us than our Mothers. I know your loss and I hope you were able to say good bye and tell her how much you loved her. Regards Rick

lefreak's picture
My deepest sympathies Mr Boone, I lost my grandfather this week also at the age of 92. In these times it is best to celebrate the remarkable life that she has had, if we should only be so lucky to be able to love and watch our children flourish so late in life. All the best to you and your family, and I will include her in my prayers. Jason.

travelsized's picture
I know I'm a day late, but my deepest sympathies go out to Mike and all of his family. May Mrs. Boone rest in peace.

Chuck's picture
Very sorry to hear of your loss, Mike. Losing a family member is is tough, but even more so this time of year. Be strong, and know that we all have you in our thoughts. With deepest sympathies, from my family to yours, Chuck __________________________________

Ed's picture
Mike, everybody here is thinking of you at this very difficult time. My condolences to you on the loss of your mother, and to your daughter who has lost her grandmother. May your Mom rest in peace.

WindsorHab-10's picture
Sorry about your loss, may she rest in peace.

My family sends it's deepest sympathies to you and your family.

P St. Pierre's picture
My sincere condolences to the Boone family. I know firsthand what its like to lose a mother, as I lost mine eight years ago when I was 14. May your mother rest in peace.

STI_AL's picture
Deepest sympathies from my family to yours.

yathehabsrule's picture
My deepest and heartfelt condolences to you and your family, Mike.

MikeMcLaren's picture
Mike, it goes without saying that everyone is sorry for your loss. In the small snippets of anecdotes you gave us in both your work here and in your column in the Gazette we all got to learn a little bit more about your mom. However, we probably learned more about her just by observing the product of all her hard labor: you. I am sure she was and is still very proud of her (in)famous son both in life and now that she is at peace. Take care. /\\ike

Fansincebirth's picture
My condolences to you and your family Mike, so sorry for your loss.

Number31's picture
My condolences, Mike, to you and your family.

t1tan5's picture
So sorry to hear about this, Mike. A mother is someone that can never ever be replaced in this world. My mom has been out of town for only a week and my room is a mess and I've been surviving on frozen dinners. It just goes to show how much we take them for granted and how we only realize how important they are when they're gone.

My family and I send you our condolences. Best to you and your family Mike.

cautiousoptimist's picture
I'm truly sorry to hear about your loss -- we're all with you Mike. 1. www.flickeringpictures.com - not a hockey site, but still kinda neat 2. Josh Gorges on Montreal's attack: "They're comin', they're comin' and they keep comin'. Just line after line, wave after wave..."

ryantheduke's picture
thinking of you mike..take care.

coachdoug's picture
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mike and the whole Boone family over their loss. Sounds like your mom was a very special lady.

My heartfelt condolences to you Mike and all your loved ones. The precious gifts a Mother gives can not be replaced but can be shared with others so they last an eternity.

sidhu's picture
My condolences to Mr Boone and his family.

HabsFan2's picture
My condolences to the Boone family. May your Mom rest in peace. ---------------------------------------------- I have come home." - Patrick Roy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuVJ13w2lSg&feature=related

My condolences to you Mike and to your family.My prayers and thoughts are with you.May your Mom rest in peace.

TripleX's picture
From my family to yours Mike, our most sincere condolences.

Steve in Kingston's picture
Mike, speaking for all readers here, you're not going through this alone. Bon courage.

Ian G Cobb's picture
Mike, I have ridden many emotional waves with you over the past two years my friend, and I want you to know, that I am here with you on this very sad wave all the way to shore. Ian Cobb

Tom S.'s picture
Mike, I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to you, and yours, in this most difficult time.

My deepest sympathies, Mike. You've been missed online during the last couple games, but nothing is as important as family. It's good that you were able to be with her at the end. You and yours will be in my thoughts and prayers.

RiverviewCanadien's picture
My sincere condolences to you Mr.Boone and all your family. May the blessings from God provide you all with some peace through this tough time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Hoegarden's picture
My sincere condolences Mr. Boone.

Moey's picture
With sincere sympathy on the loss of your mum, may she rest in peace. http://moeymusings.blogspot.com/

Mike, may your family and friends, and the loving memories of your mom sustain you. God bless. Sincerest sympathies, Dave Foss

Reza's picture
Sorry to hear that, my condolences.

OldGrover's picture
My sincere condolences to you and your family, Mike.

DannyG's picture
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Bean's picture
Keeping you and your family in my thoughts, Mike. So sorry for the loss of your mother.

craz11's picture
My condolences to you and your family Mike.

Xtrahabsfan's picture
My condolences Michael Boone

My sincere condolences to you and your family.

wd40's picture
condolences, Mike. sorry for your loss.

solsub's picture
My condolences Mike.

HAB-PROFESSOR's picture
My condolensces to you and your family Mike.

My most heartfelt condolences, Mike, to you and your family.

The Cat's picture
Sorry for your loss, I been there too, I lost my mother 3 years ago.

Morenz7's picture
Best to you and the family, Mike.

twocents's picture
Mike, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. I wish you strength at this difficult time.

habsguy's picture
My thoughts and prayers are with you Mike.

RGM's picture
My condolences to Mr. Boone and his family. ----- Go Habs Go!

condolences Mike. Your mother and your family will be in the thoughts and prayers of my family.

My condolences Mike.

4227fan's picture
Condolences Mike, to you and your family.

Ben's picture
Mike, My deepest condolences go out to you. Words cannot begin to describe the feeling you must be having, so I'll just leave it at that.

Keith's picture
Heartfelt condolences to you Mike and your family during this very trying time in your lives, particularly at this time of the year.

HABdriven's picture
Sincerest condolences to Mike and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Harani's picture
My condolences to you and your family Mike. It's always hard to lose someone you love. May God be with you i nthese tough times and bring you all the support you need. We'll all be here for you.

Deepest sympathies mike...

badangel's picture
Condolences to you and your family Mike My thoughts are with you.

Matt_in_TO's picture
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Mike.

habs33's picture
Sorry to hear about your mother's passing, Mike. My thoughts are with you.

Mike I would like to offer my sincerest condolences to U & your Family. I've been there. It is really hard. My Dad passed away with a massive Heart Attack in Feb. 1998. I hope you had the chance to tell her that you loved her. I never got that chance. God Bless & be with you all Mike.

Mike our family offers our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Taipei 101's picture
Mike, may the love of family and friends and the fond memories of your Mother help you all through this difficult time.

Craig_Mc's picture
From our limited correspondence, and your going out of your way to give me a hand/advice on the journalism front (no doubt one of many countless good deeds you've done to folks along the way and of which mine is forgotten in the crowd), I can say with confidence your Mom raised a good son and as such, her passing must be a truly heartfelt loss. My sincere condolences.

Laszlo's picture
My deepest condolences and sympathies. May your mother rest in peace. 91 years old - what an amazing life span! My best wishes to you and your family.

bigjames's picture
My sincere condolences Mike.

C-Dawg's picture
My condolences to you and your family Mike.

Big Bird's picture
My condolensces to you and your family Mike.

smiler2729's picture
My thoughts are with you, Mike.

LeGrosBill's picture
Please accept my deepest sympathies and sincerest condolences to you and your loved ones. May the good memories help ease your pain.

Sean Vasei's picture
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, My sincerest condolences to you Mike and your family, May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. - Sean Vasei

huge_polar_bear's picture
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family in this difficult time. My best wishes and prayers are with you.

G-Man's picture
Words fail when it comes to grief like this. Heartfelt sympathy, Mike, to you and your family. Gilbert 2008/09 is the season of the Habs

yourhabs's picture
My sincere condolences Mike, luckily I haven't had to lose a parent as of yet, but I can only imagine. ---------------------------------------------- Montreal Canadiens Blog @ http://yourhabs.com Daily posts and all the news you can handle.

I've been fortunate in that I've yet to lose anyone close to me. Words fail. I'll settle for a simple and heartfelt "I'm sorry for your loss". _____________________________________

Da Hema's picture
My most sincere sadness over your loss, Mike, especially at this time of the year. My thoughts are with you and your family. _________________________________________ "Respect your efforts, respect yourself. Self-respect leads to self-discipline. When you have both firmly under your belt, that's real power." --Clint Eastwood

JVF's picture
Our deepest, heartfelt sympathies to you and your family, Mike. "And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make..."