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Sue L. Vandefifer
age 57, of Milford, died October 9, 2007.
She is survived by her husband, Garry; daughter, Amy; sons, Robb (Kelly), Matt; granddaughter, Allie; brother, John (Suzanne) Martin and many loving extended family members and dear friends. Preceded in death by her parents, John & Georgina Martin and uncle, Monsignor Martin.
Funeral Mass from St. Mary Catholic Church, 1955 E. Commerce, Milford, Friday, October 12, 11 AM. Fr. Ron Anderson to officiate. Burial St. Mary’s Cemetery. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Thursday, 4-9 PM. Rosary 7 PM. For further information please call 248-684-6645.
Edward J. Connelly
a resident of Milford since 1975, died on Thursday afternoon in the care of his family. He was 95 years old.
Born on January 23, 1912 in W. Lafayette, Michigan Trucking Association in more recent years. He taught purchasing courses at Wayne State University and conducted seminars throughout the Midwest. He never really retired from the Edward C. Levy Company, serving as Special Assistant to the President and continuing to do public relations work for the firm into a new century.
Always an athlete and avid sportsman, he loved following the local teams and was rooting for the Detroit Tigers until a week before his death. He and his wife bred Arabian horses in Milford and showed a Morgan Park horse which was among the top ten in the country. A devout Catholic he was a long time member of St. Mary’s Church and formerly a member of St. Owen Church in Franklin.
Faith and family were central to Ed Connelly’s life. In addition to his wife of sixty-nine years, Mary, he is survived by his son Thomas (Barbara) Connelly of Milford, his daughter Mary Cecilia (the late David) de Tar; granddaughters, Catherine Mary (Morrison) Warren, Jennifer Mary Connelly, Norah (Jimmy) Warren and a grandson, Matthew James Martone. Also surviving are five great-grandchildren: Francis, Fiona, Conor, Sarah and John, several nieces and nephews and many dear friends who join with his family in mourning the death of a good man and giving thanks to God for his life among them.
Funeral Mass will be said at St. Mary’s Church, 1855 E. Commerce, Milford, Monday at Ten O’Clock. Fr. Ronald Anderson will officiate. Burial will follow in Milford Memorial Cemetery. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, on Saturday from 7-9PM and Sunday from 2-9PM. A Rosary will be recited at 2:30 PM. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Church.
Lucille M. Worthington
a resident of Milford and Lecanto, FL and former resident of Farmington Hills died at Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills on Monday, October 1, 2007. She was 83 years old. Born in Norway, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. While attending high school she met Leonard Worthington, a Vulcan alumnus, and began dating. The young couple soon fell very much in love, continuing their affinity for one another throughout Leonard’s service time in the United States Army during WWII. Lucille graduated from Vulcan high school in 1942 and shortly after Leonard returned home from the war, she was married on April 27, 1946. The newlyweds moved from Vulcan to Detroit and began their new lives as husband & wife. They were blessed with a large family of seven children and enjoyed the years spent in southeast Florida during the winter, Lucille was able to spend the summer in Milford where she enjoyed staying with her daughter.
Mrs. Worthington was preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn Heindel; brother, Rudy Pellegrini and daughter-in-law, Gracie.
In addition to her beloved husband, Leonard A. “Fritz;” and children, John, Jim (Chere), Susan (Don) Harris, Michael (Debbie), Betty (Dan) Bruci, Linda King, Mary (Keith) Rowley, she is survived by her 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Brisson, Betty (Glenn) Bishop; brother, Joseph (Ann) Pellegrini and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Saturday, October 6 at 11 AM. Rev. Dr. R. John Harris will officiate. Friends may visit Friday 3-9 PM. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. For further information please call 248-684-6645.
Delores M. Pink
age 61 of Milford Twp., died at her home in the care of her family on October 4, 2007, after a battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, William Pink, son, Bernard Thornton, daughter-in-law, Angie Thornton and grandson Tanner. A Funeral Service will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, on Monday, October 8th, at 8PM, with Fr. Ron Anderson officiating. Friends may visit Monday 3PM until time of service. For further information please phone 248-684-6645.
Penny Costello (nee Colegrove)
a resident of Milford, died at Huron Valley Sinai Hospital in Commerce Township on August 30, 2007 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was 59 years old. Born in Pontiac, Schmidt; special friend, Buddy, the Saint Bernard and many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members and dear friends.
A Funeral Service will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Wednesday, September 5, 11 AM. Rev. Dr. R. John Harris to officiate. Friends may visit Tuesday 2-9 PM. Memorials may be made to the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, 4100 John R.,Detroit, Gardner Memorial Fund. For further information phone 248-684-6645.
Allen E. Franz "Al"
age 61 of Milford died suddenly on September 6, 2007. He is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy; son, Todd (Angela) Franz of Fowlerville; grandchildren, Logan & Hayden and sister, Kaaryn Falardeau of Livonia. His niece, Janine (John) Mueller; great-niece, Emmi Falardeau; great-nephew, Dylan Falardeau and brother in law, Gary (Nita) Zachar also survive in addition to many loving friends. Al operated Franz Cartage before retiring to begin NAF Breeding, a horse training business he began with his wife Nancy. A Memorial Service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 620 General Motors Road, Milford, (day and time pending). For further information phone Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, Milford at 248-684-6645.
Andrew Austin Hudson
age 31 of East Lansing passed away in San Francisco, CA on July 20, 2007. Drew is the son of the late Julie Reader and is survived by his father, James H. Hudson and step-mother, Terry L. Hudson of Michigan where, for over ten years, he has vacationed with his wife and family and taken his bass boat out for countless fishing trips. A devoted member of The Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fishermen's Association (MSSFA) and one time Member of the Year recipient, his love and respect for nature was evident in his teaching his son Scott how to be a good outdoorsman. He was also an avid fan of music, mostly classic Rock & Roll, and adding to his endless resumé of talents was his ability to play the bass guitar and perform in The Crescents, a band he gigged with several years ago. Since his diagnosis and all throughout his recent cancer treatment, Gary never lost his great sense of hope and optimism. No matter how dark the day became, he was determined to live life to the fullest, unknowingly inspiring those around him to do the same.
In addition to Betty (Borchardt), his beloved wife of over 24 years; daughters, Jessica and Amy; and son, Scott, Gary is survived by his father, Frank Gray; brothers, Bob (Cindy) Gray, Glen (Paula) Gray; sisters, Gail (Alan) Jadczak, Anita (Dennis) Wright, Anna (Don) Sylvester; mother-in-law, Joan Borchardt, and many nieces, nephews, in-laws and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Geraldine in 1998 and father-in-law, Gordon Borchardt in 1996.
A Funeral Service will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, on Wednesday, August 1st, at 11AM, with Fr. Leo Lulko officiating. Friends may visit Monday 6-9PM and Tuesday 1-9PM. Memorials may be made to the Gray family or to your local hospice. For further information please phone 248-684-6645.
Elizabeth M. 'Betty' Tiley
age 91, longtime resident of Commerce, died July 30, 2007.
Loving sister of Nita (Walter) Burgess, Alex (Jean) Hepburn, the late Margaret (Bob) Plenderleith and the late Andrew (Mary) Hepburn.
Dear aunt of Thomas Plenderleith, Matthew Plenderleith, Jane (James) Wilson, Christine (Edwin) Murray Dorothy (John) King, Brian (Graciela) Hepburn, Audrey (Alan) Cahow, Elizabeth Hepburn, Thomas (Una) Hepburn, Janet Hepburn, Andrew (Wendy) Hepburn, Elizabeth Burgess, Alan (Tina) Burgess, Duncan Hepburn, Alexa (Jonathon) Hepburn & Ross (Maggie) Hepburn.
Great aunt of Angela, Yvonne, Erin, Fraser, Andrea, Jennifer, Stephanie, Heather, Melissa, Michael, Iain, Emma, Islay, Lachlan, Macgregor, Allister, Cameron, Marion and Andrew.
Great-great aunt of Heather, Lena, James, Dale, Jilian, Brielle, Malcolm, Megan, Joshua. Also leaves many dear friends.
A Funeral Service will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Friday, 11 AM. Rev. John Harris to officiate. Burial Commerce Cemetery. Friends may visit Thursday, 6-9 PM. For further information call 248-684-6645.
