Mr. Percy Joseph Tranchemontagne's Obituary
In loving memory of our father, Percy Joseph Tranchemontagne, of Marine City, who went home to be with the Lord December 16, 2012. He was born December 7, 1936 in Detroit. He will be sadly missed by his children; Linda (Tim) Dibble, Lorrie (Jim) Solgot, Robert Tranchemontagne, Steven Tranchemontagne (Melissa). His grandchildren; Jeffrey and Joseph Krantz, Jamie, Carrie, Tony and Jessie Solgot, Steven, Percy and Robert Tranchemontagne, Danny and Cole Tranchemontagne, great grandchildren; Ashlee, Avery and Jacob Krantz, Jimmie Hoover and Avery Tranchemontagne. Sister; Sandy (Ron) Salisbury, brother; Bill (Amy) Tranchemontagne, brother in law; George Griffor, sister in law; Veronica Tranchemontagne and very good life long friend Sam Polio Sr.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife and soul mate, Frances, who passed December 11, 2003, mother and father; Mildred and Anthony Tranchemontagne, brother Tony Tranchemontagne and sister Cindy Griffor.
Our father was a man who worked hard and played hard. He loved life. He was a painter and decorator all his life. He loved to shoot pool, bowl, golf and play his penny slots. He also loved long rides and longer talks.
Us children were so lucky to have this wonderful man for a father. Thank you Lord for giving us the blessing of him, Our Father.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday December 20th at 11:00 a.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church, East China Twp. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Marine City. Visiting hours are Wednesday 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Young Funeral Home and Thursday 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at church prior to services.
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