COLE, Viola M. - Of Grand Blanc, age 84, died Monday, December 8, 2008 at her home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1PM Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 11824 South Saginaw Street in Grand Blanc, Father Kusitino Cobona officiating. Cremation will take place following the Mass. Those desiring may make contributions to Holy Family Catholic School or The Salvation Army. Visitation 12-8PM Friday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. A Rosary will be prayed at 7PM Friday at the funeral home. Mrs. Cole will be at the church from 12Noon Saturday until the time of the Mass. Viola was born in Lachine, Michigan on November 30, 1924 and was a resident of Grand Blanc since she was four years old. She married Frederick Cole on November 2, 1946 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the 55 & Over Club. Viola was the last of the 10 Duby brothers and sisters who leave a legacy of dozens of nieces, nephews and cousins in the Grand Blanc area. Surviving are 2 sons, Michael and wife Jill of Grand Blanc and Frederick; granddaughter, Stephanie Cole; brothers-in-law, Cletus Emmendorfer of Grand Blanc and Roger Lamoureux of Grand Blanc; 4 sisters-in-law, Diane Duby of Rankin, Joan Duby of Grand Blanc, Marie Duby of Grand Blanc and Lelota Duby of Grand Blanc. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, on January 6, 2006; her parents, George and Evelyn Duby; 5 brothers, Ed Duby, Arthur Duby, Sr., George Duby, Charlie Duby and Jim Duby; 4 sisters, Joanne Emmendorfer, Leoma Goodman, Marie Dunkel and Isabelle Lamoureux. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
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