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1920 - 2007
 Robert James ‘Frenchy’ Fillion age 87 of Trufant died Monday November 26 2007 at St. Mary’s Hospital Saginaw. He was born in Hubbell, MI on August 11, 1920 the son of Camille and Antoinette Tellier Fillion. He served his country in WW II in the US Army and served his community as Captain of the Lansing Fire Department. He retired to Trufant MI on the lake where he enjoyed fishing and hunting with his family and friends. He also owned and operated Frenchy’s Maple Valley Tavern in Trufant serving good food and friendship. He was a member of the VFW of Lansing, the American Legion Post # 101 of Greenville, the Moose Lodge of Greenville and a member of Mary Queen of Apostles Catholic Church Sand Lake and former member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Lansing. He married Arlene R. White in Lansing on February 7, 1942 and she recently preceded him in death on September 28, 2007.
He is survived by his children; Diana and Dominic Spagnuolo of Phoenix, AZ, Robert and Kay Fillion and James and Jan Fillion both of Holt,Linda and Terry Binger of Lansing, Teri and David Tinney of Gilbert AZ, Joseph and Diny Fillion of Bonita Springs, FL, 13 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, sisters; Margaret Long and Florence Bailey of Lansing, JoAnn Huntington of Eaton Rapids and Delores and Frank Spagnuolo of Grand Ledge and his sister-in-law Madelyn Greenburg of Ft. Meyers, FL and his nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday December 1, 2007 at 11 AM from Mary Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, Sand Lake MI with Father Joseph Kenshol as celebrant. A visitation will be held on Friday from 1-3 PM and 6-8 PM with a Rosary at 7 PM at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society. |
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There are currently 15 condolences.
THERESA SCHAFER JAKOVAC
tjjakovac@aol.com
Saturday December 1, 2007 at
12:54 AM
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I am so sorry to hear about your mom and dad. Treasure their memories. They will always be with you. Linda, you have been a good lifetime friend of mine. May God help you through this tragedy. Love, Therese
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Carol Twitchell on behalf of the Rudolf family.
Friday November 30, 2007 at
5:01 PM
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Sue (Kratzer) Lampman
Friday November 30, 2007 at
9:31 AM
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Teri & Dave: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Love, Sue
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Jack, Cheryl, Jay, Kate & Justin Freyling
Friday November 30, 2007 at
12:38 AM
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The lake will not be the same without Frenchy and Arlene. The Freylings extend our deepest sympathy to the entire Fillion family. From Jack - having known Frenchy most of my life, I will greatly miss seeing him and hearing of his fishing success (the bluegills are probably mourning too). If there is a silver lining to this, it is that Frenchy and Arlene are together again. Rest in peace, my friends.
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Red and Lorraine Tinney
Thursday November 29, 2007 at
5:42 PM
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Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family at this time of need.sincerly,red and Lorraine
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Michael, Denell, Makenzie, and Jackson Larsen
Thursday November 29, 2007 at
1:52 PM
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I am going to miss Frenchy greatly, he has called me his "Sugar" since I was a little girl. I will alway remember his wonderful smile and will miss seeing him drive around town this winter checking out all the ice fisher. With deepest sympathy, Denell Larsen (Gorby)
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michael magnotta
Thursday November 29, 2007 at
1:26 PM
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My brothers and sisters join me in extending condolences to your families on your loss...Lot's of memories those years ago echo now. Peace.
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Nancy Davis
Thursday November 29, 2007 at
11:07 AM
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Hi Linda and family. I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. It happened so soon after your Mom, I guess they are together again. It must have been such a shock. I'm thinking of you and you're in my prayers. Love, Nancy
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Bryan & Bridgett Ludtke
Thursday November 29, 2007 at
10:46 AM
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Our deepest sympathy to the Fillion Family. We were surprised and very saddened to hear of Frenchy's passing. Bryan and I often laughed that we could set our clocks by the sound of Frenchy's boat motor heading out to the lake to catch his daily limit of bluegills...our view out the back door to the lake will never be the same.
Bryan & Bridgett Ludtke
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Bill & Marie Howe
Thursday November 29, 2007 at
9:21 AM
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Dear Bob and Jim~
It is with a great deal of sadness that I write to express our heartfelt sympathy regarding the passing of your Mom and Dad. I found that it not only seems like a page is turning in the "book of life" but a whole chapter when you have to endure such a heartbreaking experience. Some say that time will heal all sorrow, however, it has been 15 years since my father passed and the emtiness remains. However, through all of this, may you always remember how proud your Mom and Dad were of both of you. Please give our regards to Kay and Jan. Kindest Regards, Bill & Marie Howe
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Betty Marier
Wednesday November 28, 2007 at
10:28 PM
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Joe & Diny - Just a note to let you know that you are being thought of in this time of need. Joe, I just learned two days ago of your mother's passing. I am so sorry to hear. It never is easy. I hope you find comfort in knowing that others care and are sending prayers your way. Please take care of yourselves. God bless. - Betty
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Ron and Sandra wheeler
Wednesday November 28, 2007 at
7:33 PM
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Dear Fillon Family, We are sending are heart felt Sympathy.
We both thought a great deal of both parents, they will always hold a special place in are hearts. Your Mother and Dad were so good to me and my children through the years, it was always fun to be with then to see there smiling faces when I can back to Trufant and stopped in to see them, they made me feel like I was one there own.
The town of Trufant will not be same without them.
Love to all,
Sandi Wheeler
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Edson LAWRENCE
Wednesday November 28, 2007 at
3:48 PM
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Sorry to here about Frenhy. My thoughts and prayers are with the faimly at this time of there losses.
I know how we all feel with the loss of our parents. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Ed Lawrence
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Jan Wirtz
Wednesday November 28, 2007 at
1:59 PM
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Frenchy and Arlene will be missed by all and be forever in our hearts.
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David and Kathy Merritt
Wednesday November 28, 2007 at
9:08 AM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Frenchy is now back with the love of his life. May you take comfort in knowing he is in an awesome place with God and his wife.
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