Julia M. Daniels

Julia Marie Daniels passed away October 27, 2012 at the age of 90. Julia was born November 30, 1921 in Tilbury, Ontario to Thomas and Alphonsine(King)Duquette. She was preceeded in death by her beloved husband Joseph and dear daughter Sandra Lee Daniels. She is the beloved mother of Michael(Carla)Daniels, Karen(Robert)Foster, Jamie Daniels, Peter(Nancy)Daniels and Joanne(Scott)Ickes. She was the proud grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 2. She is also survived by her dear niece Diane Schroeder. During the war years Julia worked as a "Rosie the Riveter." She worked on the bombay doors of the B-24 and the B-21. Later Julia worked over 20 years as a "Lunch Lady" with the Southfield Public Schools. However, she was much more than just a lunch lady. She was a chef and a cashier, at times being the only one that knew how the cash register worked. During this time she served meals to many many children. Her interests were many and varied including being an avid bowler, golfer, gardener and seamstress. She also loved to read and play cards. She volunteered at the food pantry, associated with St. Vincent dePaul Society, at St. Alexander Church in Farmington Hills. Most of all she loved her family. Julia was a great cook and baker, with some of her specialties being bread, cookies and especially her doughnuts. Funeral Services will take place Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 10:30AM at St. Thomas a'Becket Catholic Church, 555 S. Lilly, Canton. Friends my visit Monday 1-4PM and 6-9PM at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main St., Plymouth, and at church Tuesday beginning 10AM. There will be a Scripture Service/Rosary Monday 7PM. Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in Julia's memory may consider the Special Olympics or Angela Hospice.