"John, Sharon & family, I was so sorry to read about your mother's passing. I knew she had been ill for awhile. It's never easy to lose someone you love. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please extend my sympathies to your father. Take care and God Bless."
In loving memory of
Velma Mary Babbitt
November 16, 1919 - January 22, 2004
Velma M. Babbitt, 84, of Thompson Township, died Thursday morning at Abbys Adult Foster Care Facility in Gulliver.
Mrs. Babbitt was born on November 16, 1919 in Port Huron a daughter of A. Leslie and Florence (MacGillis) Harmer. On February 28, 1942 she married Leroy R. Babbitt at Flint, Michigan.
Velma was a former postmaster at Thompson, Michigan for seven years and also worked for the F.W. Woolworth Company in Marquette for nine years.
She found great enjoyment in knitting, crocheting, quiet times reading and especially spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Leroy R. Babbitt of Thompson Township; two children, Nancylee Babbitt of Juneau, AK and Jon L. (Sharon) Babbitt of Harvey; three grandchildren, Carl, Jessica and Jordan Babbitt; one great grandchild, Mary Babbitt; two brothers, Roscoe L. (Dorothy) Harmer of Flint and Duane A. (Florence) Harmer of Roscommon; also several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death besides her parents was a son, James L. Babbitt on July 14, 1969.
A memorial service for Velma will be held on Tuesday at 12 noon in the Canale-Tonella Funeral Home with the Rev. Chrys Levesque of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home beginning at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Another memorial service will he held at the Messier-Broullire Funeral Home in Manistique on Wednesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Ingmar L. Levin officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends beginning at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Messier-Broullire.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Abbys Adult Foster Care Facility, 2852 W. U.S. Hwy 2, Gulliver, MI 49840 in memory of Miss Velma.
Miss Velmas family would also like to extend sincere gratitude to the caring staff and family at Abbys especially Gail, Rudy and Linda.
Tributes
"To the Babitt Family's, Our sincere condolences and prayers are with all of you in your loss of your loved one.God Bless all of you. From. Mick & Ibby, Jon & Family, Zach"
"Nancy, So sorry to hear about your mother. Having lost my dad a year ago last May I know that we are never prepared to give them up. When ever I think of growing up in Thompson and am reminicing I think of you and your parents and the house you grew up in near Uncle Pete and Aunt Gert's. Seems like yesterday sometimes. Treasure your memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers. You may wonder how I knew; I check the Esky Press online for news daily. Sincerely, Ann M. Helminski"