Gladstone, MI
Brandon Terry Doneau, age 24, of Gladstone passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 from an automobile accident.
Brandon was born January 2, 1991 in Escanaba, the son of Terry and Theresa (Cole) Doneau. He worked as a cook at the Island Resort and Casino. Brandon loved spending time with his son, Cole and was an Avid Detroit Lions and Red Wings fan.
Brandon is survived by his mother, Theresa (Mike Bryant) Doneau of Gladstone, his father, Terry Doneau of North Dakota, his son, Cole Markus Doneau of Gladstone, two sisters, Allyson Doneau of Gladstone and Kaylee Doneau of Sheboygan, WI, two brothers, Chad Doneau of Gladstone and Kyle Doneau of Ionia, MI, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and the mother of his son, Ashley Martinucci of Gladstone.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and Karen Cole of Gladstone and his paternal grandparents, Henry and Betty Doneau of Gladstone.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 3 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM with Closing Prayers at 5:30 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. A luncheon will be served following the prayers at the Rapid River Congregational Church.
Jordan Clayton - Escanaba, Mi
This has hit me so hard and i am not sure how to cope. You had my back through everything I came to you with. I hope youre not hurting anymore. You were and still are a great guy, father, son. Who am I going to drag with me on random road trips..or go to the ice caves with when Sophia is older and relive those memories with? You always told me how it was and made sure I was okay. You came and got me out of the ditch at 2am with no questions asked. You drove an hour away just to bring me my spare keys when I locked myself out of my car. You were always willing to help. When I got kicked out..you offered me a place to stay. I wish we could have hung out more like we used to. I wish i would have stopped being so stubborn. I can’t believe this happened to you. You were doing so good and turning your life around. Rest easy angel, you touched SO many lives.
Joshua Gaffney - Gladstone, MI
You would always come through when someone needed you and I could tell you anything and you locked it up like a steel trap. You were a great friend and to me, my sister Allisson, and my Mother, you are family..we’ve known each other since the early 1990’s and all I can say is you really cared about your baby and you really cared about Ashley, no matter the bumps in the road, you kept trucking. you are a soldier and you passing has taught me a whole lot about life and death. You will neveer be forgotten brother. Now, if only the Lions could have a solid year for you, but either way you are smiling down on us and regardless of a good season I know you will ALWAYS be a Lions fan! 🙂 miss you brother.
Leroux Seney - Gladstone, Mi
I am deeply saddened to hear about this tragic accident and the death of Brandon. Know that your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. How well I remember Brandon as a little boy, as well as his siblings and cousins roaming the halls of Cameron School. God be with each of you!! Mrs. Seney (Strom)
MDS CAA Early Childhood Program - Escanaba, MI
Our deepest sympathy to the family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Sharon Reisner [Secretary, MDS CAA ECP] - Escanaba, MI
Thinking of you and your family and sending prayers. May the love and comfort of our Father support you during this time.