Carleton was an avid history buff and loved to share his knowledge. He enjoyed to read and listen to music in his leisure time. Carleton was talented in intricate workings and put together many models of ships, tankers and planes over the years. He also was a collector of guns, knives and swords.
He is survived by his wife, Livia Cheetham; daughter, Amy Cheetham; son, Robert Cheetham; granddaughter, Lillith Cheetham; grandson, Daniel Chetham; and sister, Pamela Cheetham. Carleton was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Stephen Cheetham.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 2, 2021 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes Mason Chapel. There will be visiting at the Funeral Home from Noon-1:00 PM prior to the service on Friday. Interment will follow at Deepdale Memorial Gardens, Lansing, MI.
Those desiring may make a memorial contribution in Carleton’s honor to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing. To leave an on-line condolence for the family please visit www.grbdmason.com