Lawrence Gaston's Obituary
LAWRENCE JOSEPH GASTON, age 80 of Madison Heights for more than 25 years, died December 13, 2009, at St. John Macomb Oakland Hospital-Oakland Center. He was born July 6, 1929 in Detroit. Retiring from General Motors after more than 30 years of service, Mr. Gaston enjoyed many trips to Las Vegas to play the nickel machines. He loved to bake, creating wedding cakes and birthday cakes for his family. A very artistic man, he was a great cook and enjoyed crafts. He leaves behind his brothers Theodore and Edmund, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister Corrine Bos and her husband Harry, and his sister-in-law Joan Gaston. Visitation will be Thursday 3-9 PM, at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, Madison Heights. Funeral will be Friday, 9:30 AM In State, with Mass at 10:00 AM, at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church in Madison Heights. Donations would be appreciated in Larry’s honor to the Salvation Army or Gleaner’s Food Bank.
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