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William J.
O'Connell
Mar 19, 1928 — Oct 13, 2013
Age 85. Beloved husband of Doris for 62 years.
Loving father of Mike (Maureen), Bill (Linda), Dennis (Janell), Kathy Layer (Dennis)
and Christen.
Cherished grandfather of Joe, Jamie, Daniel, Bill, Scott Layer (Beth), Patrick,
Laurie Smith (Dan) and Marlee.
Dear great-grandfather of five.
Pre-deceased by sister Patricia Hall.
Bill retired from Frito Lay after 33 years of dedicated service.
Funeral Mass Wednesday 10 AM (in state 9:30 AM) at
St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church,
29200 W. 10 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48336.
Visitation Tuesday 2-9 PM (Scripture 7 PM) at
Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., Downtown Farmington.
Interment Glen Eden Memorial Park Cemetery, Livonia.
Donations may be made for Masses at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, or to
New Life Rescue Mission, PO Box 40317, Redford, Michigan 48240
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