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Terrance DeCaussin Obituary
Sterling Heights - deCaussin, Terrance "Terry" M. Age 75 February 15, 2019. Dear and loving husband of Barbara his high school sweetheart. They were married for 52 precious years. He is the father to his caring sons Todd & Scott and loving grandpa to his darling granddaughter, Brianna Grace. Terry was a Detroit Police Officer Motorman, a job he loved and when he retired he became a security officer at St. John Hospital. Terry and Barb spent their retirement traveling to all 50 states. He died after losing his 7 year battle with Parkinson's Disease. He will be missed by his friends and family who always said he had a strong moral compass. He was a drill instructor in the Army, a manager in the Cannon Baseball League, a firearms instructor for security officers and a lover of Harley motorcycles. He will always be remembered for his quick wit and was called "the king of one-liners." He is also survived by his brothers Robert(Josie), David & Michael(Susan). Visitation Sunday 2-9pm with 7:00pm Scripture Service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Monday Instate 10:30am at St. Blase Church 12151 15 Mile Rd. (btw. Schoenherr & Dodge Park) until time of Mass at 11:00am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On Line Guest Book" @ WujekCalcaterra.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Terrance DeCaussin
Ray Downing
June 5, 2019
Worked with Terry for many years at the Motor Traffic Bureau. Great guy, always SO upbeat that he made you feel better no matter how your day was going. Deeply saddened to learn of his passing. RIP
Kathleen Carlson
February 24, 2019
Todd, today I learned of your Father's passing. Please accept my sympathies and extend to the rest of your family. Mrs. K. Carlson (teacher from BG)
February 19, 2019
Id like to offer my sincere condolences for the loss of your dear loved one. May your fond memories and the scriptures bring you comfort at this very sad time. Isaiah 57:18.
February 18, 2019
I am saddened by your passing as I am certain are others from the Nativity of Our Lord class of 1961. Prayers go out to those left behind. Rest in peace my friend. Diane Dalsando Compton
Fairborn, Ohio
Judith Hasten
February 18, 2019
My husband Carl worked with Terry at motor. I remember him always talking about what a great guy he was. May he rest in the arms of the Lord.
Robert Baumgart
February 18, 2019
Dear Terry,
You were above all of the the neatest policemen that I knew when you were down on motor. We are sure going to miss you at Big Boy luncheons. May you rest in peace.
Bob "Pepper" Baumgart
Rick Lee
February 17, 2019
Barb,
We were so glad you and Terry visited us on your trips out west. Terry had said that the
Pow Wow was the highlight of the trip. Terry was at motor the same time Rick was at mounted. They became good friends at St. John's. Terry was a great firearms instructor who was the reason we got our guns back at the hospital.
God bless,
Rick Lee and family
Nan Small
February 17, 2019
Barb & family, So sorry for your loss. Will keep you in my prayers. God Bless! Nan Bisson Small
Paula Whitty (Cinnamon)
February 17, 2019
Barbara, Todd and Scott, I am so sorry for your loss, Terry was such a great guy to know. I was his partner for a short time at #5 while he was waiting for his new Harley and returning to Motorman duties. He was a good officer and a good neighbor, we lived across the street from you on Hillcrest. I will say that he took such pride in his two sons, talked constantly about you two, your exercising in your basement and your sports. He left way too soon. My deepest sympathy.
February 17, 2019
What a good guy, I remember Terry from Motor, he was a great police officer and good motor man.
Tom Sowell
Rene Novak
February 17, 2019
Dear deCaussin family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He and my husband, Terry Novak, were scout car partners along with another Terry (whose last name skips my mind)! Remember so many funny stories those guys shared. Your wonderful memories will keep him alive in your heart forever. Sincerely, Rene Novak
Janet Schmit
February 17, 2019
I will always remember Terry leading the motorcade for my husband's funeral procession. It was a cold, very rainy day all the way from Detroit to Newport and Terry was our guiding light in the storm. May he rest in peace.
Sandra Obrecht Marino
February 17, 2019
Gone Home after a wonderful life. My years with him in high school are never to be forgotten; He was such fun at our Nativity High School reunions! My heart goes out to Barb who has loved him all of her life.
Bill Gray
February 17, 2019
So sad to hear that Terry has passed. I worked with Terry at #5 and he did indeed have a quick wit with zinging one-liners that he could use to defuse tense situations. Another partner in law enforcement that has left us too soon. My thoughts & prayers go out to the family.
Gail Osborne
February 16, 2019
Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue
The Wujek-Calcaterra Family
February 17, 2019
May we continue to honor and respect all the lessons we have learned; acting as living symbols of a loving spirit. You are in our prayers.
Donald Ludlow
February 16, 2019
Rest in Peace my old friend.
Dan Jendza
February 16, 2019
Bob, please accept my most heartfelt sorrow for the loss of your brother. May Terrys' soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace in the mercy of God. Amen. Dan Jendza.
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