of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Palm Harbor, Florida, age 90, died peacefully Friday, January 22, 2016 at his home. He was born April 28, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Smith Gilroy & Margaret (McGill) Graham. George served in the Unites States Navy, and was stationed in the Pacific during WWII. He graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from Wayne State University, and a Masters in Education from Eastern Michigan University. George was a skilled upholsterer for the first 25 years of his marriage. He then taught Junior High School in Crestwood and Brighton Area Schools, retiring in 1986. George attended the First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor, and Palm Harbor United Methodist Church in Palm Harbor Florida. He was an avid musician, skilled at organ, piano (as an accompanist), and sang in Choir and Barbershop. George was also an avid swimmer.
of Chelsea, formerly of Dexter, age 101, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in Chelsea. She was born October 2, 1914 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Anton & Winifred (Hart) Schabas. “Gussie” was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dexter. She helped her husband run Sloan Nursery in Detroit & Dexter. Augusta was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, known for her gentle soul. She was an optimist, and was very kind to everyone.