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Rosemary Sylvain


Rosemary C. Sylvain, 90, (Nee Staperfene) died on Janurary 3, 2019. Rosemary was born March 17, 1928. She is survived by her five children Cathleen ( Joseph) Riley, James (Debra) Sylvain, Laura (The Favorite) Sylvain, Timothy (Coleen) Sylvain, and Mary Beth (Daniel) Phillips. Also surviving are her 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband George, parents and three siblings, Margaret Ann Osplack, Rod Staperfene and Daniel Staperfene. A visitation will be held at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Road, Clinton Township, MI, on Monday, January 7, 2019 from 3-8 PM, with a rosary service at 7 PM. A celebration of life will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church, 40501 Hayes Road, Sterling Heights, MI, on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 9:30 AM. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Fr. Solanus/Capuchin Soup Kitchen or the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Community Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.resurrectionfuneralhome.com