- Date Of Birth: February 1, 1927
- Date Of Death: July 20, 2020
- State: Michigan
Donald A. CarmodyOn July 20th, Donald A. Carmody, age 93, passed away at The Meadows surrounded by his family and returned to his heavenly home. Known for his strong faith, witty sense of humor and service to others, he will be sadly missed by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and his church family. Donald was born to Lawrence and Elizabeth (Lynch) Carmody on February 1, 1927 at Memorial Hospital in Owosso, Michigan. A lifelong resident of Owosso, he graduated from St. Paul Catholic High School in 1944. Following graduation, he entered the U.S. Navy as Seaman 1st Class aboard the LST 872 destroyer and served two years during the post-WWII era, primarily in the Pacific Ocean. Upon his return to Owosso, Donald met and married the love of his life, Agnes Alexander, on October 30, 1948 in Saginaw, Michigan and enjoyed 66 years together prior to her death. He was blessed with five children, 12 grandchildren and 19 1/2 great grandchildren. He spent 35 years at Consumers Power/Energy keeping the lights on for his community as a lineman, foreman and supervisor. Donald’s strong faith and service to others guided all aspects of his life. He was a prayerful man and never went anywhere without a rosary in his pocket. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul Catholic Church serving as Eucharistic Minister for church/homebound, St. Joseph Worker (inaugural group), Coordinator of Nocturnal Adoration, Coordinator of Diocese Service Appeal, and delivered Thanksgiving Baskets for St. Vincent DePaul, just to name a few. He was also an active member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1139 where he participated in softball and golf leagues and spent many hours serving at fish fries, weddings and loved all types of sports and excelled at them both during high school and throughout his life. He participated in high school baseball, basketball and earned All-State Honors in football in 1944. Later on, he served as a local High School referee in football and basketball, was a statistician for St. Paul High School basketball teams and enjoyed softball and golf throughout his adult years. He loved his Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Detroit Tigers (no matter how they were doing).Donald is survived by his children Michael (Camilla) Carmody of Rockford, Mary (James) Slingerland and Karen (Alan) Shuster of Owosso, Corinne (Joseph) Riley of Eugene, OR, and Larry Carmody of Owosso, grandchildren; Tim (Lisa) Carmody, Dr. Brian (Katie) Carmody, Megan (Will) Massey, Jay (Alisa) Slingerland, Erin (Ryan) Jankovic, Robyn (Matt) Veale, Marcy (Scott) Binger, Andy (Taylor) Shuster, Kristi Riley, Nick Riley, Sean Carmody, and Chris Carmody, along with his great grandchildren; Conor and Colin Carmody, Emily, Hannah and Molly Carmody, Tristan, Nena and Quinn Massey, Kaleigh and Mayah Slingerland, Brayden and Carson Jankovic, Avery, Brody and Brant Veale, Alex, Blake and Olivia Binger, and Cameron Shuster (along with his little brother-to-be).Donald was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Agnes, his brother Robert Carmody and his sister Virginia Diebolt.
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