Mr. Gary Michael "Dobe" Galbraith

Gary Michael (Dobe) Galbraith Sr., 70, of Amadore, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 after a struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was the second born to the late Howard Sr. and Magdalena (Kautz) Galbraith on June 9, 1946 at the family homestead in Amadore. Gary was one of four baby boy Kautz cousins born 9-10 months after his dad returned home from WWII. He had a wonderful childhood. Gary was a lifelong parishioner of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Croswell, where he received all of his Holy Sacraments. He had many lasting friendships that went all the way back to the country school in Amadore. Dobe graduated from Cros-Lex High School in 1964, served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. After working and commuting daily to Buick in Flint, he retired after 30 years in 1994 and became a man of leisure, always ready to lend a helping hand. He married Kathy Durecka on July 8, 1996. He loved U of M football, the Detroit Tigers, fried chicken, lots of coffee, playing euchre, daily crossword puzzles, deer hunting, beer, hanging out with his family and buddies, “weinie roasts”, watching old war movies, anything Alaska, his beard and History. He had a great memory until Alzheimer’s took its toll, and always asked a lot of questions. He started the family tradition of celebrating “Buckhunterman’s Eve” every November 14th. Dobe had a loveable and comical quirkiness about him, was polite, kind, honest and spiritual and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Gary is survived by his wife, Kathy; children, Gary Jr., Eric and Angel; grandchildren: Cassandra, Hannah, Maverick, Kayla, Dacie, Amber, Chelsey and Zachary; stepchildren: Anna (Dan) Zeller, Ben (Kim) Parraghi and Ryan (Margot) Parraghi; ten step-grandchildren and one great step-grandchild; brothers: Larry (Lynn), Jim (Mary) and a sister, Vicki (Mike) Arnold all of Amadore; sisters: Margie (Bob) Zidell of Melvin and Judy (Chuck) Van Eenoo of Croswell and a Godson, Charlie Van Eenoo. He is also survived by many Durecka brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a large clan of Galbraith and Kautz cousins he grew up with and learned the ways of the world. Dobe was preceded in death by his parents, older brother, Ace and the mother of his children, Eve. A Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at St. Edward’s on the Lake Catholic Church, 6945 Lakeshore Road, Lakeport. The Rev. Lee Acervo will officiate. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the church. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Croswell following services. A Rosary will be said Tuesday before Mass in the church. Pallbearers will be Tom Hurley Jr., Charlie Van Eenoo Jr., Mike Arnold Jr., Dominic Arnold, Ryan Parraghi and Ben Parraghi. Croswell American Legion will conduct Military Honors. Arrangements are in care of Jowett Funeral Home, 1634 Lapeer Ave., Port Huron. He was truly one of a kind, Godspeed Dobe, we love you.

Mr. Gary Michael "Dobe" Galbraith

June 9, 1946 - December 28, 2016