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James Hirst Obituary
James L. Hirst of Unadilla Twp., MI, age 75, died Wed., Nov. 7, 2012. Survivors include his wife, Ruth, three children: Amy (Craig) Laidlaw of Dexter, Joel (Janelle) of Chelsea, and Shannon (Ben) Spence of Tecumseh, and seven grandchildren. Funeral Service on Mon., Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea. Visitation on Sunday from 2-6 p.m. and Monday from 1-2 p.m. Obituary at www.mitchellfuneral.com.
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Gary and Pauline Haywood
November 9, 2012
Ruth, Amy, Joel and Shannon, we are so sorry for your loss. it was such a shock to us. Our prayers and thought are with you. Pauline and Gary Haywood
Andrea Gross (Redman)
November 9, 2012
Joel, Ruth, Amy and Shannon,
So saddened to hear about James passing. I think about all of you often and will keep your family in my prayers. I have fond memories of the "silver fox" and again am so sorry for your loss.
Sharon Leidel
November 9, 2012
Dear Ruth and Family,
Will keep you in my prayers.
God WILL grant you the strength to bear this loss.
Sharon Leidel
John Miller
November 8, 2012
Most sorry to hear of your loss. His legacy will live forward through all.
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