Dolores A. Gaylord

Dolores A. Gaylord obituary

Dolores A. Gaylord

Upcoming Events

Dec

5

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home

1139 N. Inkster Road, Garden City, MI 48135

Dec

5

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home

1139 N. Inkster Road, Garden City, MI 48135

Dolores Gaylord Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John N. Santeiu & Son, Inc. - Garden City on Nov. 28, 2025.

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Age 89

Beloved wife of the late Willard Gaylord and the late Raymond O'Rourke. Loving mother Kathleen (Michael) Manarina, Patricia (Walt) Stuart, Sharon (the late Ronald) Nanney, and Sandra (Dean) Wright. Cherished grandmother of Brian (Harmony), Anthony (Jessica), Michelle (Mitch), Thomas, Robbin (Joe), Ron (Shana), Keith (Tracie), Kevin (Maria), and the late Matthew. Great grandmother of Eli, Maya, Augustus, Madalyn, Jackson, Rowan, Craig, Katie, Anthony, Logan, Samantha, Preston, Derek, Andrew, Joshua, and Dominic.

In state Friday, December 5th, 11am until the 12 pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Angela Hospice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

John N. Santeiu & Son, Inc. - Garden City

1139 N. Inkster Road, Garden City, MI 48135

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Upcoming Events

Dec

5

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home

1139 N. Inkster Road, Garden City, MI 48135

Dec

5

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home

1139 N. Inkster Road, Garden City, MI 48135