Thomas W. Lemon, age 85, of Northville, passed away on March 4, 2012. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Martha. He is the loving father of Ailsa (Craig) Blunk and Robert Lemon. Proud grandpa to Adam and Gavin Blunk. Beloved uncle to Andrew (Liz) Copland, friend to many others, and dad to his loving cat, Tomasina. Tom, originally from Scotland, served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked at Ford Motor Company, having retired after 42 years. In addition to his first love, his family, he had a passion for the water, golf and reading.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2012, 11am, at the First Presbyterian Church, 701 Church St, Plymouth. Friends may visit at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main St., Plymouth on Wednesday from 5-8pm and Thursday at church beginning at 10am. Interment at Riverside Cemetery, Plymouth. Memorials may be made to the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, 100 Strand Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit, MI 48207.