Kevin B. Curtin entered eternal life at his home in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan. He was 47 years old. He was born to Patrick and Carolyn (Spaulding) Curtin. He was the great grandson of Vernor Spaulding, the founder of Spaulding & Curtin Funeral Home in 1927, making him the fourth generation of family to operate the funeral home.
Kevin attended St. James and Gesu Elementary Schools and graduated from Ferndale High School in 1979. He became an employee of the Funeral Home in 1977. Following high school, he pursued his mortuary academic requirements at Wayne State University and Worsham Mortuary College, Chicago, Illinois. He was awarded his Michigan Mortuary Science License in 1983 and was admitted as a full partner of Spaulding & Curtin in 1987. Kevin served five years with the Michigan Funeral Directors Association and was president in 1998. He was also past president of the Ferndale Rotary Club, where he was awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship. He also served as president of the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce for three years.
However, one of Kevin's greatest achievements in life was earning his pilot's license and being able to enjoy the thrill of flying.
Kevin was suddenly diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in March 2002, and endured a difficult period of treatment and recovery. Sadly, on September 21, 2007, Kevin's struggle ended. His courage, faith and tenacity, as well as prayers and support of family, friends and community, helped him through the last five and a half years.
Kevin is survived by his wife, Patricia (Onderbeke), whom he married in December 1992, at Marygrove Chapel in Detroit; daughter, Maura; parents Patrick and Carolyn; and sisters, Lynn (Kelly) O'Meara and Kelly Anne (Charlie) Ruda.
Visitation: Sunday, September 23, 2007, 2-9 p.m. with Vigil Service at 5 p.m. and Monday, September 24, 2007, 2-9 p.m. at Spaulding & Curtin Funeral Directors, 500 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale (1 1/2 blks west of Woodward) www.spauldingcurtin.com
Mass of Christian Burial: In state Tuesday, September 25, 2007, 10:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Oak Park.
Memorials may be sent to Karmanos Cancer Foundation, Covenant House of Michigan or South Oakland Shelter.
**In Loving Memory of Kevin Curtin**
May the roads rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sunshine warm your face
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Kevin attended St. James and Gesu Elementary Schools and graduated from Ferndale High School in 1979. He became an employee of the Funeral Home in 1977. Following high school, he pursued his mortuary academic requirements at Wayne State University and Worsham Mortuary College, Chicago, Illinois. He was awarded his Michigan Mortuary Science License in 1983 and was admitted as a full partner of Spaulding & Curtin in 1987. Kevin served five years with the Michigan Funeral Directors Association and was president in 1998. He was also past president of the Ferndale Rotary Club, where he was awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship. He also served as president of the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce for three years.
However, one of Kevin's greatest achievements in life was earning his pilot's license and being able to enjoy the thrill of flying.
Kevin was suddenly diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in March 2002, and endured a difficult period of treatment and recovery. Sadly, on September 21, 2007, Kevin's struggle ended. His courage, faith and tenacity, as well as prayers and support of family, friends and community, helped him through the last five and a half years.
Kevin is survived by his wife, Patricia (Onderbeke), whom he married in December 1992, at Marygrove Chapel in Detroit; daughter, Maura; parents Patrick and Carolyn; and sisters, Lynn (Kelly) O'Meara and Kelly Anne (Charlie) Ruda.
Visitation: Sunday, September 23, 2007, 2-9 p.m. with Vigil Service at 5 p.m. and Monday, September 24, 2007, 2-9 p.m. at Spaulding & Curtin Funeral Directors, 500 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale (1 1/2 blks west of Woodward) www.spauldingcurtin.com
Mass of Christian Burial: In state Tuesday, September 25, 2007, 10:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Oak Park.
Memorials may be sent to Karmanos Cancer Foundation, Covenant House of Michigan or South Oakland Shelter.
**In Loving Memory of Kevin Curtin**
May the roads rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sunshine warm your face
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Kevin B. Curtin entered eternal life at his home in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan. He was 47 years old. He was born to Patrick and Carolyn (Spaulding) Curtin. He was the great grandson of Vernor Spaulding, the founder of Spaulding & Curtin Funeral Home in 1927, making him the fourth generation of family to operate the funeral home.
Kevin attended St. James and Gesu Elementary Schools and graduated from Ferndale High School in 1979. He became an employee of the Funeral Home in 1977. Following high school, he pursued his mortuary academic requirements at Wayne State University and Worsham Mortuary College, Chicago, Illinois. He was awarded his Michigan Mortuary Science License in 1983 and was admitted as a full partner of Spaulding & Curtin in 1987. Kevin served five years with the Michigan Funeral Directors Association and was president in 1998. He was also past president of the Ferndale Rotary Club, where he was awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship. He also served as president of the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce for three years.
However, one of Kevin's greatest achievements in life was earning his pilot's license and being able to enjoy the thrill of flying.
Kevin was suddenly diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in March 2002, and endured a difficult period of treatment and recovery. Sadly, on September 21, 2007, Kevin's struggle ended. His courage, faith and tenacity, as well as prayers and support of family, friends and community, helped him through the last five and a half years.
Kevin is survived by his wife, Patricia (Onderbeke), whom he married in December 1992, at Marygrove Chapel in Detroit; daughter, Maura; parents Patrick and Carolyn; and sisters, Lynn (Kelly) O'Meara and Kelly Anne (Charlie) Ruda.
Visitation: Sunday, September 23, 2007, 2-9 p.m. with Vigil Service at 5 p.m. and Monday, September 24, 2007, 2-9 p.m. at Spaulding & Curtin Funeral Directors, 500 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale (1 1/2 blks west of Woodward) www.spauldingcurtin.com
Mass of Christian Burial: In state Tuesday, September 25, 2007, 10:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Oak Park.
Memorials may be sent to Karmanos Cancer Foundation, Covenant House of Michigan or South Oakland Shelter.
**In Loving Memory of Kevin Curtin**
May the roads rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sunshine warm your face
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Kevin attended St. James and Gesu Elementary Schools and graduated from Ferndale High School in 1979. He became an employee of the Funeral Home in 1977. Following high school, he pursued his mortuary academic requirements at Wayne State University and Worsham Mortuary College, Chicago, Illinois. He was awarded his Michigan Mortuary Science License in 1983 and was admitted as a full partner of Spaulding & Curtin in 1987. Kevin served five years with the Michigan Funeral Directors Association and was president in 1998. He was also past president of the Ferndale Rotary Club, where he was awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship. He also served as president of the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce for three years.
However, one of Kevin's greatest achievements in life was earning his pilot's license and being able to enjoy the thrill of flying.
Kevin was suddenly diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in March 2002, and endured a difficult period of treatment and recovery. Sadly, on September 21, 2007, Kevin's struggle ended. His courage, faith and tenacity, as well as prayers and support of family, friends and community, helped him through the last five and a half years.
Kevin is survived by his wife, Patricia (Onderbeke), whom he married in December 1992, at Marygrove Chapel in Detroit; daughter, Maura; parents Patrick and Carolyn; and sisters, Lynn (Kelly) O'Meara and Kelly Anne (Charlie) Ruda.
Visitation: Sunday, September 23, 2007, 2-9 p.m. with Vigil Service at 5 p.m. and Monday, September 24, 2007, 2-9 p.m. at Spaulding & Curtin Funeral Directors, 500 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale (1 1/2 blks west of Woodward) www.spauldingcurtin.com
Mass of Christian Burial: In state Tuesday, September 25, 2007, 10:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Oak Park.
Memorials may be sent to Karmanos Cancer Foundation, Covenant House of Michigan or South Oakland Shelter.
**In Loving Memory of Kevin Curtin**
May the roads rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sunshine warm your face
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
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