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James Thomas Vaughan

1937 - 2018

James Thomas Vaughan obituary, 1937-2018, Fenton, MI

BORN

1937

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel

1000 Silver Lake Road

Fenton, Michigan

James Vaughan Obituary

Vaughan, James Thomas Grand Blanc - Age 81, died Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Funeral mass will be celebrated 11 AM Friday, August 10 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1227 E Bristol Road, Burton. Fr. David Harvey celebrant. Interment will follow in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Flint. Visitation will be 9:30 AM until the time of mass at church. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Those desiring may make contributions to Heart to Heart Hospice. James was born May 29, 1937 in Canada, the son of William and Grace (Sebilky) Vaughan. He served in the U.S. Army reserves for 6 years. James worked at General Motors in Service Parts Operations for nearly 34 years, retiring in 1991. He married Dolores A. Collardey on May 12, 1992; and she preceded him in death on March 23, 2014. James was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and served as an usher and Eucharistic minister for several years. He was a 3rd degree and charter member of the K of C counsel 10170. He is survived by: 6 step children; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. James was also preceded in death by his parents and brother, William D. Vaughan. The family would like to give a special thanks to: all of the staff at the Pines of Burton, Brian and staff at Community Health and Comfort Care, Amy and Chandra with VPA, and the entire staff of Heart to Heart Hospice. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com


Published by Flint Journal from Aug. 8 to Aug. 10, 2018.
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Aug

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9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

1227 E Bristol Road, Burton, MI

Aug

10

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

1227 E Bristol Road, Burton, MI

Funeral services provided by:

Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel

1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton, MI 48430

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