Robert G. Stanton, Sr.

Robert G. Stanton, Sr. 85 passed away Friday evening, May 2, 2014 at Sanctuary of St. Mary’s. Robert was born January 5, 1929 in Wyoming, MI the son of Frank and Olga (Hallock) Stanton. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy and had worked for Michigan Consolidated Gas Company for 30 years. He loved the outdoors, was a lifelong Catholic and very dedicated to his family. Surviving are his children, Shirlee Kamstra, Janet Stanton, Bonnie (Mike) Thomas, Robert (Misti) Stanton Jr., Theresa (Mark) Freiberg, Michael (Debbie) Stanton Sr., Patrick Stanton Sr., Timothy Stanton, Coleen (Francisco) Rivera, Brian Stanton & Roxanne Cebelak, Jennifer (Barry) Campbell; 28 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; 10 great great grandchildren; brothers and sister-in-law, Raymond Smith, Ruthie Smith, Willard (Carolyn) Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grayce; and his brothers and sisters. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs where a Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday 11:00 am at Mary Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, Sand Lake. Rev. Fr. Lam Le celebrant. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery with military honors by the U.S. Navy. Memorial contributions may be made to Mary Queen of Apostles Church.