Gwinn, MIClarence John St. Vincent, age 95, of Gwinn and formerly of Escanaba, passed to eternal rest on November 28, 2016 where he longed to be with his loving son.
Clarence was born March 10, 1921, in Escanaba, the son of Wilfred and Caroline (Cota) St. Vincent. On April 15, 1941, Clarence was united in marriage to the former Betty Hurkman and together the couple primarily made their home and raised their family in Illinois. Throughout his life, Clarence was employed and retired from Camcar Textron where he worked as a foreman for over 20 years. During his retirement years, Clarence resided in Florida before returning to Gwinn to live with his sister Guinevere in his later years. While in Gwinn, Clarence met many new friends. He will be deeply missed.
Survivors include:
Sister: Guinevere St. Aubin of Gwinn, MI
Brothers: Roger (Gurt) St. Vincent of Aurora, CO
Lenard St. Vincent of Valley, FL
Wayne (Bonnie) St. Vincent of Gladstone, MI Also surviving are Clarence’s grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and his God child, Sue (Steve) Javurek.
In addition to his parents, Wilfred and Caroline, and his wife Betty, Clarence was preceded in death by his son, Billy, daughter, Lucy and several brothers and sisters.
Clarence’s family will receive friends on Friday, from 10:30AM to 11:30AM, at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of Christian Burial will follow visitation, at 12:00PM on Friday, at All Saints Church in Gladstone, with Rev. Fr. Brian Gerber officiating. Luncheon will follow in the All Saints Parish Hall. Clarence will be laid to rest following luncheon at the Gardens of Rest Cemetery in Wells. Clarence’s family would like to humbly thank Dr. Kroll and the staff at the Lighthouse in Ishpeming for the tender care they provided to Clarence. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting with arrangements.