John Clair Haley Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John Clair Haley 89, of Troy and formerly of Emmett, died Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at William Beaumont Hospital, Troy. He was born June 19, 1923 in Emmett the son of the late Thomas Joseph “Joe” and Cecilia (Nolan) Haley. His marriage to Jean King was held on May 25, 1946 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Port Huron. He served his country with the United States Army from 1942 to 1945. He earned two Bronze Stars in the South Pacific during World War II. John had worked for the U. S. Customs Agency for 39 years as a supervisor until his retirement. Surviving in addition to his wife Jean of 66 years are their five children, Patrick (Kim) of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Therese Paultanis of Westland, Maureen (Suzanne Cleck) Haley of Waterford, Kathleen (John) Regan of Troy and Bridget (Tim) Swick of Roseville; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several friends. His family honors the memory of John and invites you to attend funeral services 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Kaatz Funeral Directors, Richmond, with 10:00 a.m. visiting. Fr. Tom Kuehnemund, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel-Kenockee Cemetery, Kenockee Township. Memorials are suggested to “Wishes of the Family”. For information and Guest Book kaatzfunerals.com