| Graduation Year | Class of 1940 |
| Date of Birth | Apr 12, 1922 |
| Date of Passing | Oct 07, 2012 |
| About | Thomas Leo Carey, 90, of Charlevoix, passed away Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. He was born April 12, 1922, in Charlevoix, the son of Thomas Leo and Marion (Emrey) Carey. He graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1940. He entered the U.S. Navy and served as a SeaBee during WWII, in the South Pacific Theatre. On Jan. 12, 1945, he married Esther Hansen in San Francisco, and after the war they returned home to Charlevoix. Tom was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, serving on its vestry, and as Senior Warden. He was a member and past Master of Charlevoix Lodge #282, F&AM, OES Chapter 72, Charlevoix, the Northwest Shrine and several other Shrine organizations. He served on the Charlevoix Area Hospital Board for over 35 years, was a past president, and member emeritus. He served on Charlevoix City Council, and was co- honorary fund-raising chairman for the new Charlevoix Library. He and Esther were co-recipients of the Margaret Du- err Award for outstanding service to the community. Tom left a smile on the face of everyone he met. Tom owned the Carey Oil Company, and later worked as a sales representative for Horner Equipment in Saginaw. He is survived by his wife, Esther C.; sons, Dennis (Margaret) Carey of Belleville, Kan., Bradford (Cathy) Carey of London, Ont., Ross (Mary Beth) Carey of Farmington Hills; daughters, Christine (Dennis) Carter of Cincinnati, Ohio., Jean (John) Remillet of Grosse Pointe, Ellie Carey of Traverse City; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, William (Judy) Carey of Charlevoix; many nieces and nephews. Tom’s son, Andy; brothers, Charles, Keith, Don and Bob; and sister, Marjorie Coleman preceded him in death. Funeral took place at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 11, at Christ Episcopal Church in Charlevoix, the Rev. John David officiating. Visitation took place from 6-8 p.m., at the Winchester Funeral Home in Charlevoix, where a Masonic Service will took place under the auspices of Charlevoix Lodge #282 F&AM at 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Munson Hospice House, c/o Munson Healthcare Regional Foundation, 210 Beaumont Place, Traverse City, MI 49684; or to the Peggy Carey Northway Nursing Scholarship, c/o Charlevoix County Community Foundation, PO Box 718, East Jordan, MI 49727. Those wishing to share a memory of Tom, or condolences, may do so at www.winchesterfuneralhome.com |
