Gary Charette

CHARETTE, Gary L. - Age 59, of Swartz Creek, was reunited with his beloved wife of 37 years, Kathy, Thursday, September 11, 2008 at Genesys Health Park. A Memorial Service will be held 6:30 PM Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Home, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. The family will receive friends from 1PM until time of service Sunday. Gary was born April 12, 1949 in Flint, the son of Francis and Loretta (Martin) Charette. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He married Kathy Sue Hope January 31, 1969 in Flint and she preceded him in death April 20, 2006. Gary had resided in the Swartz Creek area for most of his life. He retired in 2005 from GM Truck and Bus after 38 years of service, and was a member of the U.A.W. Surviving are 3 daughters, Amy (Tony) Paul of Swartz Creek, Janice (Eric) Schuchaskie of Fenton, Anita (Jim) Spencer of Swartz Creek; 8 grandchildren, Megan, Katie, Sarah, Gavin, A.J., Kegan, Chase and James; mother, Clarice Charette of Fenton; brother, Mark (Susie) Charette of Alexander, Arkansas; mother-in-law, Josephine Hope of Swartz Creek; special friend, Barb 'Pinkie' Dalton of Gaines. He was also preceded in death by his parents. Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.