Age 59, of Waterford.

Survived by spouse, Mary Ellen. Loving father of George C. "Tripp" (Becky), Katharine "Kate" (Rodney), and Ellen (Scott) Hamel. Beloved son of Edith Adams. Dear brother of Nancy (Russ) Jenkins.

Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. Mass (in state 10:30 a.m.) at St. Gerald Catholic Church, 21300 Farmington Road, Farmington, MI 48336.

Visitation Friday 4-9 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Officiant Rev. Fr. Ronald T. Browne, Pastor.

Interment Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia.

Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity International, Attn: Gifts From the Heart, 121 Habitat Street, Americus, GA 31709-3498.