Martha-Parfet-Obituary

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Martha Gilmore Parfet

Gull Lake (Hickory Corners), Michigan

Oct 1, 1925 – Feb 20, 2017 (Age 91)

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BORN
October 1, 1925
DIED
February 20, 2017
AGE
91
LOCATION
Gull Lake (Hickory Corners), Michigan

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Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Cremation Preneed Care - Battle Creek Obituary

MARTHA GILMORE PARFET OF GULL LAKE (HICKORY CORNERS), MI Martha, age 91, passed away on Monday, February 20th, at her home in Hickory Corners, Michigan, following a brief illness. She was surrounded by her family. Martha was born on...

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With sincere sympathy, I am saddened to hear of Martha's passing. I had just mentioned Martha to a friend yesterday who had recently relocated to Cleveland from Michigan. My family and I have also just recently returned to Cleveland from Boston where we have lived for the past 18 years. As I reminisced about my many trips to Michigan as a youngster Greenfield Village, tours of the Kellogg's Factory, etc. I was also reminded of Martha and Gilmore Brother's Department Stores. I was the store...

Deepest condolences to your family from ours. So sorry for your loss. Hope to see you all soon.

I worked for Martha and Ted at Wings Stadium in 1999, as "Slappy" their mascot. They then leased the stadium to another hockey team owner from MN. That owner wanted "slappy to be aggressive , I had nothing to do with that, I am a lover, not a fighter (in costume) ha ha.. Ted bought Tee shirts , that said Slappy New Year on them and had me throw them out on New Years Eve. He then decided to take back the stadium. I had the chance to meet them at the airport as they were flying out somewhere....

Our sympathies to the Parfet family

Deepest sympathies from the family of Allen and Lisa Hibner. We were related through ancestry, and appreciate Martha's work in preserving our shared heritage.

Martha was a beautiful person who treated everyone the same regardless of their standing in Life...she was a very special lady

Laurie and I would like to send our love and prayers to all of Martha's family. We are sadden of the news of Martha's passing and will miss her dearly.
We will always cherish the times we shared with Martha on the beach in Harbor Springs.
May all your fond memories of Martha help you through this most difficult time.
God Bless!
Chilly & Laurie

So sad

Sorry for your loss