…were the words Dad would always say to his kids as we were leaving the house to face the day.
Anthony John Durand, 81, passed away on August 8, 2018. He was the Husband of Joan Arlene Durand where they shared nearly 53 years of marriage together.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was the first son to John and Mary Durand of whom would have four more sons. Brothers and life-long best friends in Gene, Paul, Vic, and Tom.
After high school he began working at Floyd Rice where he’d meet and marry the love of his life. He later went to work at Ford Motor Company as a Merchandiser for the next 35 plus years.
He was a long time member of both St. Patrick’s and Holy Spirit church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, sacrificing for his children, and being with family and friends. He will be remembered most for heating his house solely by fireplace in the winter; for working tirelessly to help put his kids through college; keeping old cars running; and yet still finding time for annual family vacations, fishing and hunting trips. His Grandkids will mostly remember his playful demeanor, his big smiling greetings loaded with ‘nick names’ for each; “walking around money”; and farewells that included animal masks and Jujyfruit candy
He is survived by his brothers: Paul, Vic (Carolyn) and Tom, as well as his children, Mary [Chris], Joe [Nancy], Mike [Laura] and Sue [Dan]; and his Grandchildren: Thomas, Christopher, Hillary, Michael, Charlie, Kevin, Autumn, Andy, Niki, Holly, Melana.
Rest in peace, Dad…we’re all doing Great Things!
A Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 am (In State 10:00 am) on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Church of the Holy Spirit, 3700 Harvey Lake Road, Highland. Memorial contributions can be made to Team Kendal Kidz, P.O. Box 660, Hartland, Michigan 48353 or TeamKendalKidz.org.
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