Obituary of Thomas Hefferon

Thomas George Hefferon was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 6, 1923. Thomas was one of two sons born from the union of the late Joseph Hefferon and the late Louise (Boucher) Hefferon. Thomas graduated from the United States Naval Academy earning a degree in electrical engineering, and he served honorably during World War II as an Ensign with the United States Navy. Thomas married his true love the former Shirley Ann Unger on May 6, 1950 in Detroit. Together they would share in more than 59 years of marriage before her passing on January 9, 2009. Thomas worked as an Electrical Engineer for the Ford Motor Company for more than thirty-two years. He retired in 1983, and they moved to Florida. In 1999 they moved to Noblesville, Indiana where he lived until the fall of 2009. He was a member of St. Colette Catholic Church in Livonia, a past member of their Men's Club, and served on the Building Committee. Thomas was an avid bowler and following his retirement he took up golf. Thomas George Hefferon age 86 of Monroe passed away at 4:17am, Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Clare Bridge of Monroe. He had been under the care of Heartland Hospice and Homecare. In addition to his parents, and his wife: Shirley his passing was preceded by a brother: Robert Hefferon. He leaves to cherish his memory a son: Michael (Terri) Hefferon of St. Louis, Missouri; two daughters: Christine (Larry) Person of Carleton, Michigan and Terry (Allen) Smith of Newport, Michigan; four grandchildren: Kelly (Jason) Capps, Brad Hefferon ,Sara Smith and Tracy Smith. Friends may gather from 4:00pm until 7:00pm, Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. Members of the Monroe VFW Post 1138 will perform military honors at 6:00pm. Sister Dorothy Krupp of St. Michael the Archangel Parish will lead a Rosary and Scripture Service at 7:00pm. Thomas and SHIRELY will be interred together at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan at a later date. In lieu of flowers for those who desire to make memorials in Thomas' name; Alzheimer's organizations are suggested.(www.alz.org) Online words of inspiration and comfort can be made by visiting www.merklefuneralservice.com and then selecting the Life Stories page. THE FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE STAFF AT CLARE BRIDGE OF MONROE AND HEARTLAND HOSPICE AND HOMECARE FOR THEIR CARING, COMPASSION AND CONTINUAL DEVOTION IN RESPECTING TOM'S DIGNITY OF LIFE.