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Carolyn Sullivan Obituary

SULLIVAN, CAROLYN ANN (BARCLAY); Of Rochester Hills; formerly of Kalamazoo. Carolyn Ann (Barclay) Sullivan passed away suddenly Tuesday, April 30, 2013 doing one of her favorite hobbies, gardening. She was born March 28, 1938 in Duluth, MN, the daughter of Glen and Lucille (Maurer) Barclay. She was a secretary for Dr. James H. Simonds, DPM, for 23 years until relocating to Rochester Hills, where she was office manager for her son-in-law Carl's medical practice. Carol was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend. Her hobbies included volunteering at her local senior center, knitting, making cards and gardening. Carolyn is survived by her children, Cindy (Dave) Johnston of Kalamazoo, Teri (Carl) Shermetaro of Rochester Hills, and Cathy (Mike) Hogan of Scotts, MI; four cherished grandsons, Michael, Nick, Jake, and Luke; sister Vivian Dean; and brother Robert (Cora) Barclay; very special friends MaryAnn Weston and Mary Lou Bienz; several nieces and nephews, and her granddogs and grandcats. Friends will be received Monday, May 6, 2013 from 10 to 12Noon at Parchment Redmond Funeral Home, 2300 East G Ave., 269-349-7735, where services will follow at 12Noon, Rev. James Dyke officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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Published by The Oakland Press from May 4 to May 5, 2013.

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Teri Bienz

May 6, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Shelly Groetsema-Dusek

May 6, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God has truly taken a beautiful angel home. A beautiful lady has left a beautiful legacy.

Ruth Groetsema

May 6, 2013

My heart is saddened with this news. I have kept the joyful memories made with Carol deep in my heart and have missed her since her move to Rochester Hills. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her beautiful daughters. I can remember them playing together with my daughter Shelly like it was yesterday. God Bless you and I will hold you up in prayer.

May 5, 2013

My sincere sympathy goes out to the girls and their spouses, grandkids, Vivian and Bob. I grew up with Carolyn with many fond memories. She was my best friend as we lived across the street from each other. What good times we had playing dolls, dress-up with a box of old clothes in our garage, hide & seek, ghost stories on our front porch, playing in the rain and eating dirty icicles hanging from the roof. We had fun! She was one of my serving attendants at my wedding in 1958. A couple of times some of the women from the neighborhood met for dinner. I lost touch with her after the move to the Eastside of the state. I will never forget our friendship as kids. It was a special time I will always remember. To the family, time will pass and the pain will lessen, but memories will be there forever of someone who was so very special as your mom, grandma and sister. Good-bye to a special friend. God Bless.

Brenda J. Heighton

May 5, 2013

Carol was always a great friend while we worked together at Dr. Simonds Office. My thoughts and prayers are with her entire family. May she rest in peace.

Brenda J. Heighton

May 5, 2013

My heart is broken for your family. I was so excited for her visit in a few weeks. May you find peace knowing she was a wonderful Mother and an amazing friend. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. RIP my special friend.

Carol Bassett

May 4, 2013

Many wonderful memories of Sunday dinner at your Mom's house, Teri, while we were students at K College. She was a wonderful person.

May 4, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to Teri, Carl, Nick, Jake, and Luke. I have wonderful memories of Carol at the different Bolinger events, along with working with her at the office. RIP dear Carol. Love, Beth, Ted, and Sean Parks

The Rubert Family

May 3, 2013

Condolences to you Cathy, and all your family with the passing of your mom. She was a great lady we felt honored to know. XO

Sharon Kugel

May 3, 2013

I will miss working on Holly and Ivy with Carol. She was so very sweet and a wonderfully talented wreath maker. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Carol may you find peace and joy in the gardens of Heaven.

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