Mary A. English (LaFave) passed away on March 16, 2024 at the age of 86.Beloved wife of the late Robert G. English for 34 years, loving mother of MaryEllen (Randy) Ritsema, Joseph (Lynn), Daniel (Donna), Michael (Judy), Thomas, Anne (Dale) White, the late John Francis and the late Maureen McCurren. Beloved grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Dearest sister of William LaFave and 12 siblings who preceded her in death. Daughter of the late Joseph C. and Hannah Mae LaFave.

The funeral mass will take place at St. Kenneth Catholic Church 14951 Haggerty Rd. Plymouth, MI 48170 on Tuesday March 19 at 3:00pm with a visitation at 2:00pm. Immediately following the service, a dinner will be held at Cantoro's at 15550 N Haggerty Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170 in honor of Mary.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen or the Sprout Love Foundation at the Ann Arbor Cancer Support Community .