Bruce Frederick Cavell

Bruce Frederick Cavell obituary, Trenton, MI

Bruce Frederick Cavell

Bruce Cavell Obituary

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Born in Detroit, Bruce was the son of Frederick and Margery (Labuhn) Cavell. A graduate of Flat Rock High School, he faithfully served our country in the United States Army. Bruce married the love of his life, Patricia Brown, on February 5, 1982. He worked for over 30 for Chrysler Trenton Engine, retiring in 1997. Bruce was a member of the Monroe Area Cloud Buster and enjoyed working on tractors and lawn equipment, but his most treasured times were those spent with his family.
Bruce leaves to cherish his memory, Patricia, his wife of the past 42 years; his children: Janet (Mark) Hetterscheidt, Sandra (Jeffrey) Woods and Sean (Martha) Cavell; grandchildren: Isabel Gamez-Cavell, Hannah Woods, Eric Cavell and Nathan Woods; as well as 2 siblings: Gary (Cheryl) Cavel and Steven (Tammy) Cavell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 2 siblings: Margery Rigney and Carol Maher.
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