Michael Robert Ireland Sr.

Michael Robert Ireland Sr. age 66, entered into the arms of his Savior early Monday morning, June 1, 2026.  Michael grew up in Batavia, New York, where he married Robin Henderson in 1980. Also in 1980 Michael accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior, which was the beginning of a life-long commitment of service to God.  He graduated from Northstar Bible Institute in 1992, and in 1996 moved to the country of Ukraine, where Mike and his family faithfully served as missionaries for many years. In 2017, after a brave battle with leukemia, Robin went home to heaven.  Mike married Denise Hutchison, also a missionary, in 2020 and they prepared to return to Ukraine. Being diagnosed with prostate cancer in November of 2021, Mike and Denise remained in the states, where Mike kept in contact with Ukraine and ministered at First Bible Baptist Church of Hilton through Life Groups, discipleship, and occasional preaching opportunities.  He touched many live and challenged those he met to know God and study the Bible.  For recreation Mike loved fishing and spending time with his family, and also playing croquet, of which he became a quick learner as director of the Rochester Croquet Club.

Mike is survived by his mother Anne, his wife Denise, his brothers Patrick (Christine) Tim (Mary), Dan (Peggy), and his children Jennifer (Joshua), Colleen (Brian), Michael (Anastasia), Kayla (Wade), Robert, and Kelsey (Richard). He also has 11 grandchildren, ages 19-2, who he loved to spend time with as often as possible. He is predeceased by his father Robert, his wife Robin, and his daughter Carissa.

Calling hours and the graveside service will be for immediate family only.  All are welcome to attend his Memorial Service at First Bible Baptist Church, 990 Manitou Rd, Hilton, NY on Saturday, June 6 at 1:00 pm.  Michael will be interned at Blessed Hope Baptist Cemetery in Batavia. In lieu of flowers, Michael would be honored with donations to Bible Baptist Church of Fastiv, a church in Ukraine that Michael helped start while serving there. Please address all checks to First Bible Baptist Church and write Michael Ireland on the memo line.