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Gerard McMaster Obituary

Gerard Hugh McMaster

Farmington Hills - Gerard Hugh McMaster, age 86, passed away May 8, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Joan for 57 years. Loving father of Gerard (Susan), Colleen (Diane Puhl), Douglas (Sharon) and Susanne (Dan Dentzer). Proud grandfather of David, Dugan, Ashleigh, Regan, Drew, Daniel, Nichole, Ian and Ethan. Dear brother of Leo (Helen), twin brother Gerald (Delphine and the late Carol), Veronica (Tony) Fiorillo, the late Jack (Barbara) and the late Bernard (MaryJo). Also survived by brother-in-law Alan (Joann) Schebil and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents John D. and Elizabeth V. McMaster. Visitation Friday 3-8pm with a 7pm Scripture Service at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. In state Saturday 9am until time of Funeral Mass 9:30am at St. Fabian Catholic Church, 32200 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Donations appreciated to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's Camp Ozanam. Please visit www.mccabefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Detroit Free Press & The Detroit News on May 9, 2019.

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May

10

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

McCabe Funeral Home - Farmington Hills Chapel

31950 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

May

10

Prayer Service

7:00 p.m.

McCabe Funeral Home - Farmington Hills Chapel

31950 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

May

11

Lying in State

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

St. Fabian Catholic Church

32200 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI

May

11

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

St. Fabian Catholic Church

32200 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI

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McCabe Funeral Home - Farmington Hills Chapel

31950 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

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