Dennis M. Cartwright

Dennis Maxwell Cartwright of Fairgrove Township, age 71, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital in Sugar Land, Texas. Dennis was born September 25, 1942 in Bay City, the son of the late William and Clara (McCreedy) Cartwright. He was united in marriage with the former Maryann Culbert on August 1, 1964 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Caro, and she survives him. He farmed with Ellis Aldrich until he hired in at General Motors, where he worked until his retirement. Dennis belonged to Fisher Body UAW Local 581, was a member of the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War Huested-LeValley Camp 255, and attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Caro. Dennis enjoyed his family, wood carving, watching the ships in Port Huron, old cars and old westerns. He never met a cat that didn't like him, and is sadly missed by his dog, Sadie. Dennis is survived by his wife, Maryann Cartwright; four children, Kenneth & Patricia Cartwright of Caro, Carrie Cartwright of Missouri City, Texas, Matthew & Ronda Cartwright of Caro, Jennifer & Bryan Peckham of Fairgrove; seven grandchildren, Gavin, Jared and his wife, Lindsey, Theresa, Hannah, Zenan, Erin and Kaden; two great-grandchildren, Jackson and Morrison; siblings, Jeanette & Mar Staschke of Detroit, Marian & Jim Kraatz of Dearborn, Elizabeth & Norman Nickel of Reese, William & Julie Cartwright of Caro, Diane Middaugh of Cass City, Daniel & Marlene Cartwright of Fenton; two brothers-in-law, Mark & Dolores Culbert, Mike & Barb Culbert, all of Caro; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three sisters, Joan Taylor, Margaret "Mickey" Gross and Sarah "Sally" Tolfree.. The funeral liturgy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Caro with Rev. Dennis Kucharczyk officiating. Burial will follow at Brookside Cemetery in Fairgrove. The family will receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 am. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Cartwright Family Discretionary Fund, c/o Maryann Cartwright, 205 W. Sherman St., Caro, Michigan 48723. Visitation Information Date: Friday, March 14, 2014 Time: 4:00 pm End Time: 8:00 pm Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map The family will receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 am. Service Information Date: Saturday, March 15, 2014 Time: 11:00 am St. Christopher Parish, Sacred Heart Campus Address: 140 Atwood Street Caro, MI 48723 989-673-2346 | Map The funeral liturgy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Caro with Rev. Dennis Kucharczyk officiating. Cemetery Information Date: Saturday, March 15, 2014 Brookside Cemetery Address: 1691 N. Hinson Rd. Fairgrove, MI 48733 Burial will follow at Brookside Cemetery in Fairgrove.