Desfossés, Michael Gerald ~ age 27 of Meadowvale, NS, passed away on November 13, 2025. Born on November 5, 1998 in North Bay, Ontario, he was a son of Laurent Desfossés and Darlene (MacDonald) Lannon.   

   Michael had a passion for sword fighting.  He loved and was a passionate coach and instructor at Kings Historical Fencing. As a member, he also attended many tournaments throughout Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. He was also a member of the 517 Cadet group in Greenwood. He enjoyed Warhammer models, Dungeons and Dragons, archery, paintball and airsoft, and was a talented self-taught guitar and violin player.   

   As quoted by a member of his fencing club: "Michael was such a brilliant fencer, but more importantly he was kind, welcoming, generous with his knowledge, down-to-earth, and his personality was infectious. He was a fantastic role model for the kids in our club and a great teacher and friend to the rest of us. We have lost someone truly special, and I know I speak for many of us when I say that we are very affected by this loss."   

   Michael is survived by his mother, Darlene (MacDonald) Lannon, Meadowvale; father, Laurent (Valerie Zaharia), Kanata, ON; daughter, Aurora Currie, Meadowvale; step-daughter, Layla Roberts, Melvern Square, and their mother, Kaitlynn Currie, Wolfville; brother, Stephan Desfossés, Waldeck West; paternal grandmother, Jeannine Desfossés, Richmond, PQ; great aunt, Georgina Farnell, Wilmot; aunts, Wanda, and Karen, Sylvie, Luce, Lucie, Linda; uncles, Robert, Carl, and Bruce; his lovable fur baby, Tommy; as well as numerous cousins, extended family, and friends.   

   Michael was predeceased by his grandfather, Gerald MacDonald; grandmother, Ruby (Farnell) MacDonald; and paternal grandfather, Raymond Desfossés; uncle, Gerry MacDonald; and many other extend family members.   

    Michael was cremated. There will be a celebration of his life from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Saturday, July 18, in Kingston Lions Club, 1482 Veterans Lane, Kingston.  Donations in Michael's memory may be made to the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia, Kings Historical Fencing, or to his family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, toll free, 1-855-825-3448. Online guestbook may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com