Thomas Jeffrey “Jeff†Cartier, 67, of Chapel Hill, N.C. died on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2009 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.
Born on Oct.10, 1942 in Detroit, Mich., Jeff was the son of Leo William Cartier and Marion Feeley Cartier. He was preceded in death by both parents.
Jeff was a resident of North Carolina for 50 years, lived in Chapel Hill since 1960 and was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In 1982, he joined SAS Institute Inc. in Cary, where he enjoyed a rewarding 27-year career, most recently in the position of senior software developer.
A man of great spirit, intellect and humor, Jeff took pleasure in the beauty of the Carolina mountains, memories of back roads explored on a motorcycle, the Rolling Stones, his adored Scotties and duplicate bridge, where he achieved the American Contract Bridge League status of Silver Life Master.
He is survived by his closest friend and beloved wife of 38 years, Lani Cartier, and his sister, Patti C. Harris, both of Chapel Hill, and many friends and colleagues across the nation and the world.
The family would like to thank the physicians, nurses and medical staffs of both Rex Hospital in Raleigh and UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill who provided Jeff with care. Particular gratitude is expressed to the Emergency Medical Services teams of both Cary and Chatham County for their extraordinary professionalism and support.