Thomas James Deladurantaye

He was born to Beatrice (Colson) and Raymond Deladurantaye II on December 10, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in River Rouge, MI.

He married Mara Lee (DeLorge) on October 19, 1957. He was an architectural design draftsman. He was also a rhythm guitar player in the “Sounds of Country” band through the 70s and 80s in the Livingston County area.

Tom and Mara lived in Fowlerville for thirteen years then moved to Arizona only to return to the Fowlerville, MI area; living in Webberville until Mara’s passing and in Williamston the rest of his years.

He is survived by two sisters; Janet (Jerry d.) and Grace (Rob) and one brother; Edward (Kathy); four children; Joan (Bud d.), Joe (Amy), Ray (Dorothy), and the caboose; Melanie. He had eleven grandchildren; Edward (Jill), Tina (Brandon), Rebecca (Giuseppe), Sarah (Vinnie), Stephanie (Tony), Robert (Tory), Raymond IV (Jessica), Joseph (Kelsi), Cody (Jessica), Samantha (Larry), and Michael. He also had fifteen great grandchildren. As well as his best friend and Bunkie David (Jennifer) Doty.

Tom was preceded in death by his loving parents Raymond II and Beatrice; his siblings Sherry (Jim d.) Carol (Tom) Kenneth (Marilynn d.) and Donald (Gayle d.); his son Michael Thomas; and after fifty four years together, the Love of his Life, Mara Lee.

A memorial service for Thomas will be held Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 East Middle Street, Williamston, MI 48895, followed by a visitation from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Dinner to follow at Spag's Banquet Room.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Tom's name to St. Jude Children's hospital.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grwilliamston.com for the Deladurantaye family.