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James Brancheau Obituary
Born August 17, 1938, in Monroe, James was the son of Randall and Eunice (Gaynier) Brancheau. He married the love of his life, Linda Yoas, on May 28, 1960. A lifelong farmer, he also worked at the Ford Wixom Plant, then for the Monroe County Road Commission and then Ford Woodhaven for over 30 years, retiring in 1994. James was a faithful member of St. Charles Catholic Church, Monroe Knights of Columbus, the Brest Bay Gun Club, Newport Fireman's Association, Swan Boat Club and the Monroe Moose. He enjoyed playing cards, especially Euchre, Poker and Texas Holdem; hunting, fishing, attending Auction Sales, making sauerkraut, homemade wine and beer.
James leaves to cherish his memory, Linda, his wife of the past 59 years; children: Andrew (Jean) Brancheau of Newport, Audrey Brancheau of Newport and Ada Brancheau of Newport; grandchildren: Abigail Brancheau, Austin Brancheau and Addison Brancheau; as well as his siblings: Gerald (Sharon) Brancheau of Newport, Arthur (Sue) Brancheau of Newport, Margie Nelles of Monroe, Ann (Sam) McCormick of Monroe, Ruth (Dave) Santo of Riverview and Janice (Mark) Bak of Trenton. Sadly he was preceded in death by his parents; two children: Joseph Brancheau and Alice Brancheau and six siblings: Daniel Brancheau, Charles Brancheau, Paul Brancheau, Judy Brancheau, Katherine Brancheau and Barbara Fleming.
A celebration of James' life has been planned under the direction of the Allore Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 203 E. Elm Ave., Monroe. Friends may call Thursday from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a Rosary Service Thursday evening. The funeral will be Friday. He will lie in state from 10 a.m. until a Mass of Resurrection at 11 a.m. from St. Charles Catholic Church. Fr. Henry Rebello, pastor of the church will officiate. Burial to follow in St. Charles Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor or James may be made to St. Charles School Building Fund.
For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.allore.com.
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paul yoas
March 13, 2020
Cousin Linda...Louella and I want to send our condolences
Right now both of us are sick and are housebound except going shopping for food and medicine
Sorry for your loss.
Remember Norma Yoas (she was Jerry and Marie Yoas daughter) I introduced Norma to Bill Oshall of Coalport Pennaselvania and sadly Norma and Bill Oshall has passed away too and Bill was the same age as me.
God Bless you and all your friends and relatives
as always
Paul Yoas
Denny Miller
March 11, 2020
We send our sincere love and sympathy to the family. His smile will be truly missed.
God Bless
Denny & Sue Miller
Judy Fowler Stumpmier
March 10, 2020
So sorry to hear about this. It's been years since I last saw Jim. I used to babysit for his children many years ago. Always a kind family.
My deepest sympathy to Linda & family.
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