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Carol A. Milligan, 72, passed away June 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Victor and brother Herbert Crane. Carol is survived by her children: Brian (Bernadette) and Amy (Ken) Wood; grandchildren: Brendan, Sara, Liam, Zoe, and Connor; siblings: Robert (Peggy) Crane, Trudy Crane, Gerald (Peggy Jensen) Nehra, Judy Hannon, and Barbara (Pieter) Rabie. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. Carol loved her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed Scouting, knitting, camping, reading, and competitive roller skating in her younger years. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to the Boy Scout Troop 1489, People International, Inc., or the Motor City Chorale. Visitation, Thursday, June 15, from 5-9pm and Friday, June 16, from 2-9pm at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores. Funeral Mass, Saturday, June 17 at 11am (Instate 10:30am) at St. Barnabas Catholic Church, 24800 Phlox Ave., Eastpointe.
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June 13, 2017
Katherine Crane
I could not have asked for a sweeter Aunt or more loving Godmother. Carol Ann was a beacon of sunshine and caring to all who had the good fortune of being around her. My love and prayers are with all of you. The world has lost a beautiful soul, and Aunt Carol will be greatly missed.
June 10, 2017
Chuck & Pat Derry
Brian & Amy,
There are so many things to say and so many beautiful memories of your Mom. I knew her from the time we were skating partners and her Mom and Dad would pick me up and drive us to the Roller Skating Arena Club. We were still in grade school, back then. We shared a lot of fun times, like when Carol got her new red car, when she met Vic, being best man at their wedding, and having Vic stand up at ours, and staying at their "new" house. And the time Carol's Dad took us out on their new boat, what a great time. And, of course, the best tasting carrot cake in the world came out of Carol's kitchen! Every time I pass by Hudson Mills Park, I think of Carol and Vic and the Scout Troops they took camping there. It was a chance for us to visit since we live so close to the park. I always looked forward to them coming out to camp. We would have long times between visits, but, we were always in each other's hearts, and, when Amy came up to me one night at Comp-U-Arena (while we were televising a Plymouth Whalers hockey game) and said "I'm Carol's daughter and she is in the arena tonight." I flipped. We got to talk a bit and hug. Thank you Amy, so much. From then on, I would always ask Ken (Who was the Whaler's mascot "Shooter" - as well as the Tiger's mascot) "how was Carol," and to please say "Hello" for us.
Carol, you are a very special person and I know that God knows that, too, and now has you and Vic together again in his arms. You have touched so many souls in your life and through them you will touch so many more. May you rest in peace knowing that yours was a job well done. All our love to you and your family. May God Bless you and all your family. You will be missed and always loved.
Chuck & Pat Derry
June 10, 2017
Lahoma Jones
Carol was a bright light in the Motor City Chorale. I only sang with her for a few seasons. One of my friends came to a concert when she was hauling around her oxygen tank and said "THAT lady is my HERO!" Couldn't have said it better myself! She was a great 'lady' in every sense of the word.
June 10, 2017
Lynda Woltmann
John 16:22 - And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.
Brian, Amy and families - We are so very sorry for your loss. Carol was very special to you, the scouts and me. The last few years I believe we got pretty close. I looked forward to Tuesday nights for our "chats". She had a smile that lit up a room, and a spirit that could not be broken. Ron, Ronnie, Zak, James and I will miss her deeply but know she will be with us in spirit - always.
God Bless,
Lynda, Ron, Ronnie, Zak, and Jimmy
June 10, 2017
Audrey Trendowski
Amy & Brian Your Mom was my sister-friend for over 35 years. Girl Scout training partner, fellow chorus member, constantly loving; always supportive. May she have a joyous reunion with Viic
June 10, 2017
Barbara Milligan Rabie
It's been many a years I've known your mom. For a few years she and my brother,Victor, your dad, had to take me roller skating, i was only 11. Next i knew i was standing up in their wedding, with Gail as the flower girl. Time flied by and we all grew up and changed. I wish you the love and peace of God. For all you have to is call her name. And she will be there
June 10, 2017
Barbette Kitchen
Amy and Brian (and families): I'm so sorry to hear of Carol's passing.
She and i were childhood playmates in summer, when she and Charlotte rented their cabins here in Elk Rapids.
June 10, 2017
BRIAN VAUGHAN
A BEAUTIFUL SOUL AND WONDERFUL FRIEND. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE
June 10, 2017
Gail Kniffel
Amy and Brian 9and family). I am so deeply sorry. Your Mom was such a good person and an awesome friend and Aunt to me. We had so many adventures together. Love you Carol and will miss you
June 10, 2017
Linda Thomas
So so sorry to hear of Carol's passing. I knew her through the Motor City Chorale and liked her very much. She was a warm and welcoming woman. She will be missed. Go rest high on that mountain...your work on earth is through.
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