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Name:: Mary “Betty” Griffin
Date of Death:: Mar 23, 2011
Location of Service:: Holy Family Catholic Church - Novi

Age 94 March 23, 2011 Wife of the late Garnet M. Dear mother of Judith (Larry) Mulkerin, Trish (Steve) Robbins, Terry (Judy), Daniel (Germaine), Sheila (Frank) Carotenuto, Anne Griffin (Larry) Hartson, Katie (Barney) Bulgier and the late Michael (Suzanne). Grandmother of 20 and several great grandchildren. Sister of Kay Tobias, Jack Buekers, Bud Hanson and the late Fran Maloney and Jim Buekers. Mrs. Griffin taught English, Yearbook and Newspaper at St. Mary’s of Redford and Mercy High School. She was proud of her volunteer work at Northville Library and Schoolcraft College. Visitation Friday 4-9pm with a scripture service at 7pm at O’Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 348-1800. Instate at Holy Family Church, 24505 Meadowbrook Rd., Novi Saturday 10am with funeral liturgy at 10:30am. Donations can be made to Capuchins, 1820 Mt. Elliot St., Detroit, MI 48207 www.capuchins.org

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Location of Services:: Holy Family Catholic Church - Website
Street:: 24505 Meadowbrook
ZIP:: 48375
City:: Novi
State:: MI
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On Meadowbrook between Grand River and 10 Mile.

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#31 Sue Collins Thoms 2011-03-27 11:57 I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Griffin's passing. Like so many others, I was fortunate to learn about journalism from her when I worked on Mercy's paper. The lessons stuck; I still work as a reporter in Grand Rapids. I am grateful for Mrs. Griffin's kindness and patience and dedication.
My deepest sympathies to the Griffin family. Wishing you peace and blessings. Quote

#32 Jan Krygier 2011-03-28 10:08 I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Griffin's death. "Aunt Betty" was gentle and good-humored, sometimes feisty, and always committed to upholding the standards of good journalism. She led by example and was always thoughtful and supportive, even while taking the red pen to our writing efforts. As OLM Newsprint editor (Class of '76)I was able to learn from the master! My entire career has been spent in communications, and that is due in large part to her love of and skill in writing, which she was able to instill in so many.

My condolences to her family…she made a huge impact on us all. Quote

#33 Dr Kathy Hajj-Bree 2011-03-28 12:35 Dear Katie and family:

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I have great memories of visiting your family, Bauer's, Oswald's and Mueller's on Wildemere in the Gesu Parish during High School. Your mother was so kind to me. Kathy Hajj-Bree '77 Quote

#34 WILLIAM A. BILL REID 2011-03-29 07:33 I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF BETTY'S DEATH, BUT ONLY GOD KNOWS WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT TO BE WITH HIM.
I AM SORRY I WAS UNABLE TO ATTEND HER MASS - SINCE I JUST TODAY RECEIVED AN EMAIL ABOUT IT. (MY COMPUTER WAS DOWN UNTIL TODAY)
MAY THE GGOD LORD BE WITH BETTY - SHE WAS A FINE WOMAN!
BILL REID (HUSBAND OF THE LATE ROSEANNE C. REID) Quote

#35 Jill Fredrickson 2011-03-29 07:49 My sincere condolences. Mrs Griffin was an amazing teacher and one that I have never forgotten for her patience and guidance. I was an editor for Newsprint and I still use the skills she so diligently taught me. Jill Fredrickson, OLM class of 1980 Quote

#36 Pat Henry 2011-03-29 12:17 Please add my name to the long list of people whose life your mother touched. She was my journalism teacher at St. Mary's of Redford. She challenged her students and brought out the best in us. I can't help but think of her every time I compose something at the computer. I remember her telling us we had to just "think and write at the typewriter". Great teacher! Quote

#37 Jean Brennan 2011-03-31 01:42 Sending my condolences. I have wonderful memories of Mrs. Griffin's journalism class and her guidance of the Newsprint staff. I still have a complete set of the 1983-84 papers! Quote

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