MacAFEE, MICHAEL ARTHUR SARSFIELD - Of Plaster Rock, son of the late James Lee and Mary Eileen (Scott) MacAfee died unexpectedly in Plaster Rock on Tuesday, the 27th of December 2005. Michael is survived by his wife Carolyn (Michaud) and daughter Margaret of Plaster Rock, brothers James (Marie) of Truro N.S., Malcolm (Nancy) of Fredericton, and Tim of Oromocto, sister Judy Anne Breen (Kevin) of Gagetown, and by several nieces and nephews. Michael was born in Oromocto on July 4th, 1947 and received his public school education there and in Fredericton, graduating from Fredericton High School in 1965. He attended St. Francis Xavier University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1969 and also St. Thomas University where he earned a Bachelor of Education degree in 1973. A life long learner, and a man of eclectic interests, Michael followed a diverse career path. He taught for several years in Plaster Rock, and continued this career as a supply teacher in more recent times. He was a former Recreation Director for the village of Plaster Rock, operated a wilderness lodge at Mount Carleton and an outfitting business in Plaster Rock, and was involved in real estate sales. Michael had a great passion for the outdoors which he satisfied through cross-country skiing, canoeing, and gardening. He shared his enthusiasm for these pursuits, especially with young people, and held a Level III coaching certificate from the Canadian Cross-Country Ski Association. He read widely and abundantly, and encouraged this practice in others. His influence will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Visitation is on Thursday, December 29th from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Tobique Chapel of the Brunswick Funeral Home in Plaster Rock. A funeral mass will take place on Friday, December 30th at 2:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Plaster Rock. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, or to a charity of the donor's choice in Michael's memory, would be appreciated by the family.