Fair, Mike (President & CEO - Mike Fair Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac) Michael John Fair passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at the age of 72. Beloved husband and best friend of Wendy Fair.Loved and respected father of Kristine Fair (John Boldt) of Smiths Falls, Wendy Fair of Ajax, the late Merridee Fair (2009), and step-father of Andrea Gartley.Pappa will be sadly missed by grandchildren Rebecca and Danielle LeBrun and Caitlin and Mitchell Clemmens. Dear brother of John (Anne) Fair of Napanee and Casey Fair of Oshawa; predeceased by sisters Marylee and Marci. He will be sadly missed by his extended family, many friends, employees, and customers. Mike began his long automotive career in Oshawa, Ontario at General Motors of Canada as a teenager. One of his fondest memories, was of escorting GM Founder, Colonel Sam McLaughlin on the elevators. He worked his way up the ranks and held various management positions throughout his career, until he left GM in 1980 to pursue the retail side of the automotive industry. Twenty eight years ago, Mike left Oshawa to open his dealership in Smiths Falls and become part of the community. He received numerous recognitions for his business including McLean's Ontario Dealer of the Year, Smiths Falls & District Chamber of Commerce Businessperson of the Year, three-time GM Triple Crown Award for dealer excellence, and the GM Milestone Achievement award recognizing his 25th year as a dealer. Mike remained active in the operations of the dealership right up until his passing. Mike was amongst a group of dealers involved in the creation of GM Goodwrench Service; past member of the GM Retail Marketing Board; past president of the Ontario Automobile Dealers Association (now TADA); past president of the Smiths Falls & District Chamber of Commerce; past board member of the Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation and the Smiths Falls Golf & Country Club; and was involved in many other community fundraisers and events. Most dear to his heart, was his annual Bobby Orr Golf Tournament for Juvenile Diabetes, which raised approximately $400,000. Mike was a successful businessman, yet at the end of the day, he was just a regular, approachable guy with a wicked sense of humour who brought the party with him everywhere he went, and had a huge and generous heart that shall be missed.Our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Kumar, Dr. Quinlan, and Dr. Brundage, for their dedicated care of Mike during his courageous 12 year battle with prostate cancer. Also, special thanks to the many doctors, nurses and support staff in Oncology, Palliative Care, and ICU of Kingston General Hospital. Family and friends may pay their respects at the Blair and Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls, on Sunday, February 15, 2015 from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Trinity United Church, 41 Market St. N., Smiths Falls on Monday, February 16, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Following the service, a reception celebrating Mike's life will take place at the Smiths Falls Golf & Country Club, 125 Golf Club Road. Private family interment services will take place at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. In memory of Mike, donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF Canada) or the Kingston Regional Cancer Centre (Kingston General Hospital Foundation), would be gratefully appreciated.