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Sanders Sundaes
Recall A Beloved
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Ronelle Grier
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Local family members gathered for Sanders hot fudge
he family of the late Sylvia Kent Thomas has found
sundaes in memory of Sylvia Kent Thomas.
a sweet way to honor the memory of their beloved
matriarch: Each year on her birthday, they come
together to share stories and enjoy her favorite treat, Sanders
she couldn't see, but she always knew where everyone was.
hot fudge sundaes.
It's great to know that people all over, including Israel, are all
doing this right now:'
This year on April 30, nieces, nephews, cousins, great-
Kent Thomas' sons, Dr. Michael (Susie) Kent
grandchildren, grandchildren and children located
throughout the United States and Israel gathered
of West Bloomfield and Tom (Sandy) Kent of
Maryland, remember being taken by their mother
in their respective locations to raise a fudge-laden
spoon to Kent Thomas, who died in 2010 at age 93.
to the old Sanders on Woodward in Detroit.
The custom began last year when Dorothy Ann
"Every event always had vats and vats of Sanders
"Dottie" Marx of Farmington Hills shared her idea
hot fudge, including her 90th birthday party:' said
Linda Kent, wife of Michael's son, Dr. David Kent.
with Carol Kent of West Bloomfield, and the nieces
"She (Kent Thomas) was an amazing person, smart
decided to go out for Sanders sundaes to honor their
aunt. They spread the word to other family members
and
beautiful. Everyone gravitated toward her. She
Sylvia Kent
really
held the family together:'
and reserved space in the food court adjacent to the
Thomas
Sanders at Laurel Park Mall in Livonia. To their sur-
The occasion was especially meaningful for
prise, about 30 relatives showed up to enjoy ice cream
David and Linda's son, Josh, who shared a birthday
and share photos and memories — and the tradition was born.
with his great-grandmother.
"I used to take Aunt Sylvia for lunch:' Carol Kent said.
"We used to celebrate our birthdays together:' said Josh,
who turned 15 this year. "I wish I had more time with her"
"Sometimes we just skipped lunch and went straight for the
hot fudge sundaes. We giggled like naughty kids:'
Because Sanders fudge is not available everywhere, some
out-of-town family members order it online; others find the
Kent's son, Ariel Gluckson, who lives in Tel Aviv, emailed a
photo of himself eating a hot fudge sundae, which his mother
closest local substitute.
shared with the local group. Soon mails and photos began to
"It was a nice way to remember my mom:' said Tom Kent,
arrive from around the country, from California to Maryland.
who shared sundaes with his wife, Sandy, from their home in
"Family was the most important thing to her:' said grand-
Maryland. "Like many families, we're spread out all over, so
daughter Liz Modell of Bloomfield Hills. At the age of 90,
this was a nice way for all of us to celebrate together" ❑
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