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John N. Santeiu & Son, Inc. - Garden CityDonald Ferrier Obituary
Age 88.
Beloved husband of the late Ann. Dear father of Laura (Andrew) Clarey, Steve (Ann), and Daniel (Ruth). Cherished grandfather of Michael (Daniela), John (Nicole), Travis, Corey, and Melissa (Caleb). Adored great-grandfather of Andrea, Kevin, Kylie, Emma, Olivia, Matt, Kaitlyn, Lily, and Sophie. Loving brother of Phyllis (Kenny) Wardell, and the late Shirley Byers and Joyce Shields. Dearest brother-in-law of Gerry (Karen) Wright.
Visitation Thursday 2-8pm. Funeral Service Friday 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son, Inc., 1139 N. Inkster Road, Garden City (between Ford Road and Cherry Hill).
In lieu of flowers memorials suggested to American Red Cross.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
Feb
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2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Santeiu Funeral Home
1139 Inkster Road, Garden City, MI 48135
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1139 Inkster Road, Garden City, MI 48135
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