Michael Francis Lefaive

Michael Francis Lefaive, 70, passed away peacefully on neember 6, 2019, surrounded by loved ones in Chapel Hill, NC. Michael was born in Port McNicoll, Ontario, Canada, on May 18, 1949, and was a proud Canadian and American citizen.?? He graduated from St. Theresa High School in 1966 aneenjoyed his early work on the S.S. Assiniboia sailing on the Great Lakes.?? Michael earned his nursing certificate in Barrie, Ontario, and moved with his family to Greensboro, NC, in 1988 where he was recruited by Moses H. Cone Hospital to work as an RN in psychiatry.?? He went on to earn his Master???s degree and Advanced Nursing degrees at the Uneersity of North Carolina Greensboro and NC A&T Uneersity.?? Michael loved his work as an Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner aneenjoyed his current career at Capeside Psychiatry providing mental health and addiction care. Michael was passionee about his family, his work, traveling the world, good food, and great company.?? He was a sports enthusiast and the biggest hockey fan this side of the Canadian border.?? He met his wife Gail in 2018 and they were married on April 13, 2019, in their home in Chapel Hill.?? Michael greatly enjoyed their travels, companionship, and time spent in their garden.?? Michael will be remembered by many for his contagious smile, his generosity, sense of humor, kineess, and zest for life.?? He always made those around him feel loved and special.?? His compassion and way of living life to its fullest was inspiring. Michael is survived by his wife, Gail Norwood Lefaive, and his two children, Scott Lefaive and Nicole Lefaive-Yow (Zac Yow).?? He is also survived by his brothers, Johneefaive and Larry Lefaive.?? He is preceded ineeath by his wife of twenty-nee years and the mother of his children, Judy Clark Lefaive.?? Michael is also preceded ineeath by his father, Urbain ???Slim??? Lefaive, mother, Mary May Lefaive, and sister, Elizabeth Saundercook. A memorial service will be held on Monday, neember 11, 2019 at 2 pm at Uneersity Presbyterian Church where Michael and Gail were active members.?? The church is located at 209 East Franklin Street in Chapel Hill.?? A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall.?? In lieu of flowers, Michael would want donations to be made to the UNC Pediatric Hematology and Oncology clinic at:?? uncchildrens.org ???Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.??? Victor Hugo, Les Mis??rables