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Robert Ladd Obituary

LADD, ROBERT L.; March 1, 2011; age 83; of Waterford. Born and raised in Clawson. Worked in Human Resources at Chrysler and General Dynamics for 35 years. Husband of the late Joan. Loving father of Kathryn Petersen, Renee Chaffin (Gari) and Robert B.; dear grandfather of Heather Larkins (Brett) and Desiree Sibley; proud great grandfather of Jennifer and Brett Larkins, Jr. and Amber Guilmette; brother of Peggy Gutt (the late Stanley). Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward, (between 13-14 Mile), Thursday 4 to 8 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. until Funeral Service at 11:30 a.m. Memorial tributes to the American Lung Association or Leader Dogs for the Blind. View obituary and share memories at
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Published by The Oakland Press from Mar. 1 to Mar. 2, 2011.

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Pat Swan-Brown

March 7, 2011

Dear Renee and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know you were the apple of your Daddy's eye! Know that his spirit will always be with you. Time eventually eases the numbness and soothes the pain.

Cathy Howe

March 5, 2011

I am sorry for your loss. It is difficult to say goodbye. He will be in your hearts forever.

Sandra Simmons

March 4, 2011

Renee, my husband and I will keep you and your family in our prayers. I know how close you were with your dad--remember all of the special times you both had together.

Larry Donaldson

March 4, 2011

Renee', Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Tina Hill

March 3, 2011

Renee' with deepest sympathy, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this most difficult time of bereavement.

Vernita (Vee) Strong

March 3, 2011

Renee, My father passed in 1999. I, too, was close to my dad and can imagine how you are feeling right now. Always remember his smile, laughter, words of wisdom and encouragement. By doing this he will forever live on in your heart.

I will be praying for you and your family.

God bless - Take care!

Vernita (VEE) Strong

March 3, 2011

Renee, My father passed in 1999. I, too, was close to my father and can only imagine how you are feeling. Always remember his laughter, words of wisdom and his encouraging words. By doing this he shall forever live on in your heart.

I will be praying for you and your family.

God Bless you - Take care!

Sharon Taylor

March 3, 2011

Renee, With deepest sympathy - my thoughts and prayers are with you and family.

Joe Stach

March 3, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Vernita (Vee) Strong

March 3, 2011

Renee, My father passed in 1999. I was close to my father too and can imagine just how you feel. Always remember the good times, his laughter, words of wisdom and encourage. By doing this he will forever live on in your heart.

I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

God Bless You - Take care!

Denise Mico

March 3, 2011

My deepest sympathies Renee to you and yours. Your dad was a very pleasant man to work with. May he rest in God's loving and peaceful embrace.

Bob and Katie Evers

March 3, 2011

Renee, we just received the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Denise Blakely

March 3, 2011

Renee, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Lisa Provo

March 2, 2011

Deepest Condolences to Kathy, Renee and Bob Ladd & families on the loss of their dear father. "Daddy Laddy" will be missed.

Lori Ann Gall

March 2, 2011

Robb, you and your family are in my thoughts. I just lost my dad in Sept.

-Red

Michael Fedorka

March 2, 2011

Renee,
It is with great sadness that I learned of your father's passing. Bob was a true gentlemen and a generous co-worker. I learned much from him. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Lloyd Olsen

March 2, 2011

Sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a long and good friend from Chrysler days at Missile in Detroit, Space in New Orleans, and back at Corporate and via the internet. We had many good times and he and Joan were solid friends.

Rose Cook

March 2, 2011

Renee, I am truly sorry for the loss of your dad! I know you and Desie were the tinkle of his eye. Keep the faith and cherish the memories.

Sheri Hebert

March 2, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. Always Cherish and Remember the good times and think about them often.

Deb Lowry

March 2, 2011

Renee, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. May God comfort you as only He can do.

Barbara Ramanauskas

March 2, 2011

What a nice picture of Bob :-) Happy to have had the pleasure of working with Bob. It was nice that he was able to enjoy a long and good retirement! My prayers go out to his entire family.

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