Mick was my dear friend I'm going to miss him endlessly, he made my life richer by just being there . His jokes always cheered up. I loved sitting with him listening to his many stories. Mick was a giver nothing was ever too much trouble he always put others before himself. You will always hold a special place in my heart Mick RIP dear friend, until we meet again. My heart felt condolences go out to all of Mick's family & all who loved him.
Very sad to hear of the passing of Michael (Mick) Cliffe, LCDR, RAN (Ret). Mick spent some time at HMAS Albatross, was well know, and well liked. He will be missed as a supporter of Legacy and his contributions to the community. A generous man, a witty storyteller, and good friend. VALE Mick Cliffe. Phill Newlyn and Lyndal Parker-Newlyn.
Mick was wonderfully generous - always caring and willing to help those in need. He had a joke for every occasion, and an amazing ability to deliver them. We always enjoyed catching up with him on our visits to Nowra. He will be greatly missed by his many friends. Our thoughts are with his family to whom we send our deepest sympathy. Rest in peace Mick.
Mick was a dear friend for the last 30 years. Over the last few years he provided incredible friendship and support to me as I struggled with my health. Nothing was ever too much trouble for him and he always did it with a smile. I will miss him greatly. Condolences to his family.
I was saddened to hear of the passing of my cousin.
Although life carried us in different directions and we have not seen each other for many decades, I often find myself returning to a photograph of us as children. In it, we are simply young cousins—unaware of time, distance, or how life would unfold—sharing a brief moment of family and childhood innocence.
That image has remained a quiet reminder that, even when years and miles separate us, there are bonds that once existed and mattered deeply.
I wish we had had the chance to reconnect later in life, but I will hold onto that early memory and the place you once had in our family story.
With sympathy to all who knew and loved you.
From the ‘Cotton’ cousins David, Richard & Jacqueline
Forever in my heart. Love you Big Bro. Wonderful caring, creative person who loved nature and his family. So many funny stories and a life well lived. Miss Ya. Sis xxx
An easy to remember Sailor, a smile, joke and time for anyone. Was a pleasure to work for, one of the good guys. Rest in peace Mick, fair winds and following seas.
Mick was a gentleman. Always had time for others and always had a joke to share. Excellent Squadron AEO and a pleasure to work with. Mick was also and adept calligrapher and engraver. I will always cherish the Albatross carafe he engraved for me. Rest In Peace Mick. Gone but never forgotten.
Mick was always a good friend, from the first time we met, when he was a Petty Officer, up till he was a Commander. Always in with a joke and available to assist. You will be missed.
Thank you Sir.
Fair seas and following winds.
Susan Posted May 1, 2026 at 5:07 PM
I remember with such joy a wonderful 7 weeks with Mick and Sandy in Australia with Liz and Cherry. Mick was just a joy, a wonderful host. We had so much fun. God bless you Mick. Rest easy.
