Obituaries

Pauline Lillian Shaw

Pauline Lillian Shaw of Manchester, Michigan, age 97, died Monday, August 7, 2023, at the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born September 8, 1925, in Westford, Massachusetts, the daughter of William and Eva Mary (Goslin) Socorelis.

Pauline earned her Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from the University of Iowa. She remained an avid Hawkeye fan.  During wartime she worked many jobs to pay for her education.  Later, she displayed her creativity and skill in sewing custom clothing and in home decorating. One great talent was in giftwrapping. Begun at a gift shop, her talent was wonderfully expressed as her family received beautifully crafted holiday presents. She spent many years in bookstore management at Oakland Community College where she enjoyed working with students, staff and faculty, especially those interested in art. Pauline continued to enjoy drawing and painting, most often in oils and water color, throughout her life. She also delighted in flower gardening, many types of music, and reading mysteries, crime novels, literary fiction, and memoirs. Her family, neighbors, and all those she encountered will remember her as a truly kind, generous and vibrant person.

Michael Timothy Lucas

Micheal T. Lucas, Age 71, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 13, 2023, at his home. He was born February 20, 1952, in Saint Simons, Georgia, the son of Albert Lawrence Lucas and Nora Irene (Larock) Lucas.

Michael was General Manager of Manchester Machine for 30 years where he was highly sought out for his specialized precision work of commercial machines. He was often referred to as MacGyver by many because of his ability to repair and refurbish equipment better than it was from the factory. Mike had a tremendous sense of humor and always loved a good laugh He was loved by many. At the end, Michael reached out to those most important to him so he could say goodbye.

Sharon Edna Davis

Age 74, died Thursday, July 27, 2023, at home. She was born January 2, 1949, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the daughter of Prentiss C & Hilda May (Weber) Davis.

Sharon graduated from Chelsea High School in 1967. Shortly after, she attended Foote Hospital’s three year RN nursing program before transferring to the University of Michigan where she obtained a bachelors degree in nursing and her masters degree is psychiatric nursing. Sharon briefly worked at Mercy Wood, but spent the majority of her nursing career at the Ann Arbor, Michigan VA Medical Center. In 1996 she attended the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, GA with her brother William which was an experience neither of them would forget. Sharon briefly attended the Chelsea Assembly of God.

Candace C. Platt

Candace Platt, 76, of Chelsea, passed away on July 6^th, 2023, at home after a long illness. She is a beloved mother, wife and sister. Candace was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, marrying her husband Barry on March 17th, 1974. She lived an adventurous life and was an avid reader and enjoyed theatre. She is predeceased by her parents Thomas B. Cresswell Sr. and Barbara Worth Cresswell Sr. and her brother Jonathan, and is survived by her husband Barry, her sisters Barbara, Deborah, and Wendy and her brother Thomas, as well as her daughter Tara, her son-in-law Yuri, and her grandson Sagan. She will be deeply missed by her family.