Lawrence Dolehanty

DOLEHANTY, Lawrence James- Age 92, of Gaines, died Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at Durand Convalescent Home.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM Saturday, November 17, 2007 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Gaines.  Fr. Robert McKeon celebrant. Burial following at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.  Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Home, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek from 1-4 and 6-9 PM Friday, where a vigil service will be held at 7:00 PM followed by a Knights Of Columbus memorial service, and at the church from 10 AM until time of service Saturday.  Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society.  Mr. Dolehanty was born March 4, 1915 in Gaines, the son of Daniel J. and Alma (Brown) Dolehanty.  He married Arlene Gilbert in 1938 in Gaines and she preceded him in death June 22, 1987.  He retired from GM Fisher Body in 1968 after 36 years of service.  He graduated from Gaines High School and has resided in Gaines his entire life.  He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Knights Of Columbus Council #12186. Surviving are: son, Daniel James and wife Doreen Dolehanty of Gaines; 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; 6 step-grandchildren, 11 step-great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Helen Aurand of Gaines and Ruth Bennett of Bay City; 3 brothers, Clem of Gaines, Paul of Texas and Harold of Rose City.  He was also preceded in death by his parents; son, Edward Lee Dolehanty; sister, Thelma Brady; 3 brothers, Steve, Max and Leo Dolehanty.  "Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhome.com".