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Viola M. Cole

Flint, Michigan

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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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Auntie Vi. you are my favorite aunt. i was looking at things from when i was little and everything was about you. You were like a second grandma to me.=] I'm so glad that i sent flat Stanley to you.=] I can remember coming over to your house and you making the best sandwiches ever. I still have those cards you sent to me at every little holiday.=] I'm so happy that i got to see you at the Christmas Party one last time. I will never forget all the little things that we did. I miss you and Love...

Mike and Freddy,
It was great to see the both of you and your mom at the Riegler Acres reunion in July. Your mother and father both were very important to the neighborhood and helped foster the great community in which we grew up. I have so many great memories of my many years on Riegler Street and many took place at your house.

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Randy and Lysia Bliss

Decided to enter my entry from The Journal. We lose the center of our Duby family,the story teller.Her parents hold the credit for developing such a tight nit family that enjoyed being together. They laughed,laughter was there entertainment,love bonded them and children were a cherished extention of their original family of 10 and their parents.The siblings eventualy married and their spouses completed them and new families grew. I will miss but hopfully not forget Aunt Viola's...

Aunt Viola your body may have changed over the years but your voice and mind reflected a youthful young girl of the past . You only grew more beautiful . Your hair smile voice...Talking to you gave one a feeling of acceptance and a view of what growing up in the Duby house was like.I felt I was Home when I came to your house. Mike And Fred I know you were blessed to have such a person as a mother . Can't find the right way to put it now . I feel your lose .Steph. you made your Grandma's Day...

Dear Aunt Viola,
I've only known you a short while, You made me feel like a part of your family. My only wish is that I had known you longer so I could have heard all your stories of your wonderful family. I did get to hear some of them when you and Aunt Marie came over to our house this past summer. It was such a joy to see you at our wedding too! We miss you, Bob and I, You reminded me of my great-grandma whom I lost in 1999. You will always hold a special place in our hearts and...

Aunt Vi, I will always remember the great times I had with you as a kid. I am so glad I saw you in Aug. I loved every minute being with you. I will always love you & miss you. Say hi to Dad & Grampa for ME & Audra. LOVE ALWAYS GOD BLESS ALESIA

Grandma,
I dont even know where to start. You have always been there since day one. Since I was a lil girl in your arms. I remember when you used to rock me to sleep and sing your little tune. hmmmmhmmmmhmmmmhmmm. I remember when we used to make arts and crafts together. Grandma and I just hangin out in the spare room just sowing away. We used to have out 10 oclock peanut and butter toast. We used to have so much fun together. And all those memories will never be forgotten. You are truely...

Our family has one addition and one on the way!!

Thank you Viola, for "adopting" me during a time in my life when few others cared. Give my love to my other adoptive mother Mrs Hudson, and my real mom too!!

Aunt Viola, Thank you for excepting me in to you family, so many years ago. I am so very glad we got to see you in Aug.We had a wonderful time with you as always. I will miss you,& your beautiful smile I will always love you. Mike & Freddie sorry I can't be there with you & the family. You are in my Prayers & my Thoughts always. Love Jennie Duby