All Obituaries

Susan (Sue) Kay Lazarecki, age 67 of Waterford, MI passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021after a years-long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on September 6, 1954 to parents Norval (Ray) and Mae Becker. Sue was a loving mother to two boys, Michael and Richard.   Susan was an extremely talented artist in many ways but particularly in her beloved craft of sewing, pattern-making, and clothing design. She was an avid musician and...

GOSSELIN, ROBERT R. of Waterford, passed away December 3, 2021 at 61 years of age. Loving husband of Elisa (nee Baca) for 28 years; dear father of Isidore “Izzy” Gosselin and the late Jasmine Gosselin; brother of Gaston “Gus” (Nancy) Gosselin, Carol Doll, Denise (David) Voshell, John (Joyce) Gosselin, Paul (Erin) Gosselin, Sylvie (the late Karl) Swift, and Louise (Henry) Uzarek; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Gaston and Bernadette...

Colleen Murphy was born on July 27, 1967 to Wilbur and Catherine Murphy.  She has one sister, Darcy who lives in Florida with her son, Ian. Colleen lived with her mother and sister in Fraser and graduated from Fraser High School in the class of 1985.  Colleen’s mother passed away in November, 1992. Colleen and Bill (William Joseph) Carpenter were married at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church on September 7, 1996. Colleen’s life was defined by her love and care...

DOOLEY, ARDENA R. “DENA” of Waterford, passed away December 3, 2021 at 76 years of age. Loving wife of Richard “Dick” Dooley for 52 years; dear mother of Jerry Pittman, David (Suzann) Pittman, and Steve (Pam) Dooley; grandmother of Kaitlyn, Drake (Angel), Scott, Noah, Anthony, Tori, McKenna, and Daniel; great grandmother of Lincoln, Amora, Damien, and Stephen; sister of Shelley (the late Al) Prudhomme and Ray (Muk Can) Greenhoe. Dena worked retail for local department...

WATKINS, WAYNE DOUGLAS, age 67, of Pontiac, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021. He was born on February 5, 1954 in Rochester, Michigan, son to the late Elijah and Fronia Watkins (nee Childres). Loving husband of the late Alana Lee; dear father of Jeffrey (Connie) Watkins, Jennifer Watkins, Brian (Aimee) Watkins, Jeremy (Krista) Grahl and Mike (Nicole) Grahl; proud grandfather of Xander, Dominic, Jacob, Thia, Kegan, Kenny and Drew; great grandfather of Jayce and Orla; brother of Glenda...

PERRY, HARVEY L. Jr. of Waterford, Michigan, passed unexpectedly November 25, 2021 at only 41 years of age. Loving partner of Jennifer Watts for 12 years; dear brother of Charity (Nathan) Bugosh; uncle of Olivia and Isaac; dear son of the late Carol (nee Jackson) and the late Harvey Perry, Sr. Harvey was a 1998 graduate of Lapeer West High School and worked for Integra Healthcare Equipment in Wixom for 10 years. Memorial service will be Monday, December 6, 2021 at 1 PM at COATS FUNERAL...

BUITENDORP, SHIRLEY ANNE, age 83, of Ortonville, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Shirley was born on January, 20, 1938 to parents Harley Abernathy and Thelma Driscol. Devoted wife of the late William Edward Pettibone for 53 years; proud mother of the late Linda Pettibone, Sheryl Pettibone, Debra Gilbert, Penni Halicki, and Christina (Jeffrey) Curtis; beloved sister of Ronald (Rosemary) Thomas, the late Robert Abernathy, the late Mary Lou Powers, and the late Richard Thomas....

WHITESIDE, BARRY IVAN, of Waterford, passed away on November 21, 2021 at the age of 64. Barry was born on April 23, 1957 in Pontiac, Michigan to parents Jack and Consie Whiteside. Proud father of Shaun (Ayla) Whiteside and Ryan (Jessika) Whiteside; dear brother of Bruce Whiteside, the late Scott Whiteside, and Wendy Messenger; adored grandfather of Kyra, Gannon, Rogan, Griffin, Barrett, Ireland, and Frazier Whiteside. Barry will be remembered as an avid lover of animals, especially his birds...

ARZENTI, JOSEPH PHILLIP, age 30, of Clarkston passed away November 13, 2021. Born in Pontiac, Michigan on September 22, 1991 to loving parents John Michael and Anne Marie (Manuppelli)  Arzenti; beloved husband of Breanna (Reynolds) Arzenti; survived by his twin sister Rachel (Ronald) Dean; proud uncle to Ronald and Ryleigh Dean; Joe is survived by his grandmother Anne Manuppelli (wife of the late Arnold), grandfather Thomas Arzenti (husband of the late Jean) as well as many uncles,...

CHAVIS, JOSEPH DAVID, age 73, of Waterford, passed away November 18, 2021. He was born on December 18, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan. Loving husband of Cyndi for 30 wonderful years; dear father of Brandy (Rhett) Waddell, Greg Chavis, Victoria Chavis and the late Joseph (the late Michelle) Chavis; proud grandfather of Jaymilee, Autumn, Michael, Ashleigh, JD, Brandon, Christian, Kaydan, Lily and Jacob; great grandfather of Miguel and Polaire; cherished son of Edna and the late Paul Goff; brother...