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DAVID ALLAN
LAVERDIERE, 69,
passed away Sept.
16, 2021.
He was born on
June 3, 1952, and
proudly served his country in
the U.S. Army for more than
25 years; he retired as a major.
Mr. Laverdiere is survived
by his loving wife, Grace
(Levett) Laverdiere. He was
the proud father of Zach
Laverdiere.
Contributions may be
made to the American
Cancer Society, the
Americans with Diabetes
Association or a
charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Sullivan
Funeral Directors,
sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.
WILLIAM
GEORGE
LAWSON, 64, of
Bloomfield Hills,
died Sept. 16,
2021.
He was a dedicated and
committed caregiver for
his father and his mother, a
lover of all things sports and
athletics: football, basketball
and baseball. He also loved
to cook.
Mr. Lawson is survived
by his brother, John Arden
Lawson. He was the beloved
son of the late Harold and
the late Ellin Lawson
Interment was at
Beth El Memorial Park.
Contributions may be
made to Temple Beth
El, Ellin and Harold
Lawson Youth Institute,
7400 Telegraph Road,
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301,
tbeonline.org/donation-
page. Arrangements by Ira
Kaufman Chapel.
JANICE A.
FELDMAN
MELTZER, 70,
born June 9,
1951, passed
away Aug. 8,
2021, in Tucson, Ariz.
Born in Detroit, Janice
received her nursing degree
and practiced for several
years in Los Angeles; she
then switched to event
planning for major concerts
and sporting events.
She was always traveling
around the world and taking
wonderful pictures of her
adventures. Being a talented,
gifted artist since childhood,
she created glass art full
time and was invited to start
teaching. Her unique glass
artwork was displayed and
sold at several venues.
Always upbeat and
positive, she was beloved
by all. Janice will forever
be remembered and missed
for her bubbly, fun, loving
personality and her kind,
thoughtful, supportive and
generous spirit.
Mrs. Meltzer is survived
by her loving sisters and
brother, Carolyn Feldman,
Ellen (Robert) Fenkell and
Mark (Marianne) Feldman;
her many loved nephews,
niece, great-nephew, great-
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Serving each family.
Consoling each heart.
For 105 years.