Obituary of Charlotte Bayer

Charlotte Jane Meszaros was born in Erie on July 31, 1933. She was one of nine children born from the union of the late John and Ruth (Berry) Meszaros. She attended Monroe Schools graduating with the Class of 1951. Charlotte married the love of her life, Leonard Bayer on April 4, 1952, and from this union would come the birth of five children. She took great pride in caring for her own family's needs. Charlotte was very protective of her children, and although she allowed them to fall and make mistakes she would swoop in and help them back up. For more than thirty years Charlotte also worked in long-term care at Frenchtown Convalescent Center. She excelled at her Nursing Assistant position many times caring for patients younger than her. In 2003 she was chosen as Monroe County Nursing Assistant of the Year by her peers. The last several years of her career she worked in Homecare. Charlotte enjoyed a good laugh and kept others on their toes with her quick wit. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy, and she enjoyed preparing meals for them on their special days. For many years Charlotte attended Calvary Baptist Church in Dundee. She often rode the church bus with her grandchildren. Always the caregiver, Charlotte could be counted on to lend a helping hand whether in the nursery or cooking for funeral dinners. Charlotte Jane Bayer age 82 of Redford passed away at 4:40am, Sunday, January 24, 2016. In addition to her parents and her husband on February 5, 2005 her passing was preceded by a son: Jeff. To cherish her memory she leaves four children: Deborah of Redford, Brian (Robyn) of Redford, Doug of Monroe and Don (Laura Long) of Livonia; daughter-in-law: Karen of Monroe; eight siblings: Dolores, Bernida, Johnny, Willetta, Gene, Bob, Grover, and Patsy; seven great grandchildren: Kellie (Bill) Erin (Justin), Jeremy (Nicole), Craig (Sara), Amanda, Matt, and Nathan; and eleven great grandchildren. Friends may gather from 2:00-8:00pm, Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of Her Life will take place at 11:00am on Thursday, January 28 also at Merkle's with Reverend Don Brown officiating. Procession will follow to LaSalle Township Cemetery for burial. Memorials are suggested to the Bayer Family. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.