MICHAEL GEORGE LEFEBVRE

Condolences & Memories (16 entries)

• So sorry to hear about Mike's passing - always remember him as a very kind man with a generous heart and subtle humour. Sending you condolences at this difficult time. - Posted by: Jill Shortt and James Willis (Hockey Friend) on: Nov 05, 2020

• So very sorry to read this news of Mike's passing. We have so many great memories of Mike from years past especially the time spent as part of the 'Bandits' football team in WCTFL. Mike had a great laugh and was a fierce competitor. Condolences to Anne, Andrew, Jessica and family. - Posted by: James & Janice Urchenko (Friend) on: Oct 16, 2020

• Anne, we are so saddened to hear of Mike's passing. We have fond memories of Mike. Our love and condolences to you and your family. - Posted by: Leslie & Fred Hrehirchuk (friend) on: Oct 16, 2020

• Dear Ann and family, Mr. Lefebvre, friends, Mike and I were childhood friends from my years on Athlone Drive. We went to school together at Athlone Elementary and Bruce Junior High, played team sports together, hockey and soccer, countless other sports- pickup football on the GraceHospital grounds, baseball, swimming at my place, ping pong, rink rats hockey at the 'Have. I remember that school and sports came easy for Mike. He was good at it all. He was a competitor, tough minded and tough physically. He did not back down from disputes(he could get "under your skin") and this at times got him in to trouble...but, Mike was fleet of foot, quick/agile...no one could catch him. Memories come to mind: taking shots- slapshots and goaltending on his driveway at lunch hour, playing right up "to the bell"; trying earnestly to take each other's heads off with snowballs when the snow was right; playing "crud" with Mike and Mr. Lefebvre at the Base- a frantic and fun game played around a large pool table, and cold pop and a bag of potato chips after. My one and only school detention was thanks to Mike. He drew me in to a shin kicking match in science class at BruceJunior...our attempts to suppress pain and laughter did not go unnoticed by Mr. Kulchyski.."Well, well, what do we have here? " Mr Kulchyski said. Reprimanded again for talking while in detention increased the detention length of time. You can imagine how I felt when Mike was dismissed after serving only a very short time in detention due to having a piano lesson. A fish story- I went with Mike to visit his cousins in the Minnedosa area. I remember meeting his cousins and new puppies and having a great time. While there we went fishing, I think on Lake Minnedosa. Mike hooked the largest jackfish I have ever seen- to this day. I never saw the full fish, just the girth of it's head- it was huge! Mike, seated on the hard top roof of the boat, was slowly being pulled off the roof by this giant! He became increasingly concerned, then frantic! I was the netman- stunned by the size of the fish and the unfolding emergency. Mike's dad had to grab him and hold him on the roof and then took over the rod...the fish snapped the line and lived another day. Despite keeping him on the boat and dry, I think Mike was a little ticked off that his dad lost his fish! If anyone ever caught a giant jack on Lake Minnedosa, that is Mike's hook in it's mouth. I was happy to read that Mike continued on to enjoy the game of golf. He had reason to not do so. Playing the nine hole course at Blumberg, and in the rough, a lady did not wait until Mike was safely out of the way. After playing his shot, Mike was putting his club in his bag, the lady, inexplicably, took her shot immediately, striking Mike in the mouth. And she continued on playing her round! Mike and I walked to the clubhouse. The pro let us call our parents...then went out on the course, loaded up this lady and kicked her off the course, I think banning her from ever playing there again. I like to think he is being loved and hugged by his mom who he adored, hugged by my mom also cause she loved Mike too! My sincere condolences to you all. My thoughts are with you. My thoughts often go back to my Athlone days. These thoughts include Mike. In this way I have always remembered him and always will. Bruce Marshall - Posted by: Bruce Marshall (childhood friend) on: Oct 13, 2020

• Anne, Andrew, Jess and Family - We were so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Our family has so many fond memories with Mike over the years. He will forever be remembered as a good husband, father and friend. Your family are in our hearts at this difficult time. Lynne, Scott and Kailee McGibney - Posted by: Lynne McGibney (Family Friend) on: Oct 13, 2020

• Ann, Kids, Grandchildren, and George, Our deepest condolences to everyone at this time. Mike is a wonderful man, who we remember fondly at the lake, waterskiing in the bay and working around the cabin. He will truly be missed. Our love, prayers and thoughts are with all you of at this time. - Posted by: Mark & Nadine Robinson & Family (Arklie) (Friend) on: Oct 12, 2020

• Im so sorry . My love and condolences to the family. - Posted by: Debbie Sandul (Hockey parent) on: Oct 11, 2020

• I worked with Mike at Kleysen Transport. What a great guy to work with. A very dedicated, proud family man. My condolences to his family.🙏 RIP Mike - Posted by: Cyndy Goos (Pat co worker) on: Oct 11, 2020

• Oh Ann I'm so sorry. - Posted by: Karen Broughton (Bank ) on: Oct 11, 2020

• I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss.. Mike was a wonderful funny caring person.. I was privileged to be able to work with him and enjoy many laughs together. My heart goes out to you during this very sad time... - Posted by: Heather Talledo (former coworker at magellan) on: Oct 11, 2020

• Anne, Andrew, Jess and George (and families), my heart is broken for all of you. Everyone who met Mike loved him (and vice versa). I have so many fond memories in the short eight years I have known him but those memories are now treasures. Sending you all love, virtual hugs, condolences and anything else you will need during this difficult time. He will forever be with you and especially those grandbabies that we heard about non-stop at the lunch table. Julie Robichaud - Posted by: Julie Robichaud (Friend and Coworker) on: Oct 10, 2020

• My condolences to Anne and family. - Posted by: Bonnie Boychuk (Flash from the past......friends) on: Oct 10, 2020

• Hello Anne and Family. I worked with Mike for many years and played hockey with him on Saturday mornings. Mike was responsible for managerial accounting for my division at Bristol Aerospace. We needed a lot of help and he never let us down. He was very well liked by all his coworkers and was active in the social committee. One of the great things about Mike was that he always saw humour in our day to day work. I retired just ahead of him and expected to see him at the spring hockey weekends for years to come. He was taken way too early. My condolences. Dave - Posted by: David O'Connor (Friend) on: Oct 10, 2020

• Dear Anne, Andrew, Jess and family, I am so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. I have such fond memories of when my late husband Jim and Mike coached the boys in their formative hockey years. Such a wonderful man gone much too soon. Sending you strength and love during this very difficult time. - Posted by: Peggy Poole (Friend) on: Oct 10, 2020

• I will miss our after work workouts and him shaking his head cause I didn’t come in for 7am. Mike was like my work Dad always had my back and was willing to help. Great guy and friend, rest easy buddy. - Posted by: Travis (Co-Worker and Friday ) on: Oct 10, 2020

• Anne - I'm so sorry to read of your husband's passing. He seemed like a wonderful man who led a beautiful life. My heart goes out to you and your family. - Posted by: Pam Bidewell (Friend from high school) on: Oct 10, 2020