Dennis L. Hammond

Dennis L. Hammond, age 67, passed away Friday, September 14, 2012. He is survived by loving wife and best friend since third grade, Valerie (Leshan). He was the devoted and guiding father of George (Michelle) and Elana (Rob) Maxson; WWII partner and totally awesome and loving Grampy to Georgie; beloved and dedicated twin brother to Michael; favorite brother-in-law and medical adversary to Nancy Duchene; beloved brother-in-law to George (Betty) Leshan, Michael Leshan and Charles (Emma) Sample.Dennis is also survived by many nephews and nieces, whom he loved to celebrate holidays with - especially Christmas with all the Geatches’ clan at Craig’s house every year. He is also survived by his 3 munchkins: Miss Mandy, Maxie and Shiba - his lazyboy companion.

Dennis was a kind and caring friend to many - especially Jan (Vinny) Runde, Debbie Vernier, and staff and friends at Henry Ford Pulmonary Rehab.

He was predeceased by his mother and father, Edwin Roland Hill and Mary (Gigliotti); sister, Margot Sample; and son, Dennis B. Hammond.

Dennis served his country honorably in Vietnam and was a proud patriot.

Dennis spent 37 years at Dana Corporation, in engineering and sales, in Reading, PA. He moved back to Michigan, retired, and enjoyed these last 11 years being with his family and making new friends, especially in the neighborhood and at the pulmonary rehab. He really loved being with his family. His family is so very happy that he was able to spend happy times with them and teach them to love life and to always be kind – especially to animals. Dennis tried to emphasize this goal by marching in the Michigan Humane Society Mutt March the past two years, even carrying his oxygen and walking with his walker.

Visitation will be Sunday, September 16, from 3:00 – 9:00 PM with visitation continuing Monday, September 17, at 9:00 AM with the Funeral Service at 10:00 AM at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Michigan Humane Society. Hug your loved ones today and look to the stars for peace.