Cavanagh, Betty, J. Age 87 of Novi, MI,
formerly St. Gerard Parish in NW Detroit, died peacefully, Monday, September 29, 2014 at Sunrise of Rochester. Betty was born December 26, 1926 in Detroit, MI, daughter of the late Alphonse and Louise Gignac. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband Harold (Lefty) in 2002. She is survived by her children, Colleen Cavanagh (Daniel Kosuth) and Kevin Cavanagh (Barbara). Proud and loving nana of Charlie Kosuth and Michael Kosuth. Also survived by her sister Patricia Gignac, her brother Donald Gignac, brother-in-law Gale Boring, and many cousins, a niece and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Church of The Holy Family, 24505 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi, MI. Betty will lie in state at the Church Saturday at 10:30am. The family will also receive friends Friday, October 17, from 2pm – 8pm at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI. A Rosary Service will be held Friday, 3:30pm at the funeral home, lead by cousin, Fr. Larry Brunet. The family would like to offer a special Thank You to the staff at Sunrise of Rochester for 7 yrs of loving care and to the staff of Seasons Hospice for making Betty's last year comfortable with dignity.
Donations may be made to the Parkinsons Foundation www.parkinson.org