Edward Debaptiste's obituary , Passed away on June 15, 2019 in Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Edward Debaptiste

June 15, 2019

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Edward Debaptiste's obituary , Passed away on June 15, 2019 in Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Edward Debaptiste

June 15, 2019

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Edward Debaptiste Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Edward Debaptiste (Grand Rapids, Michigan), born in Detroit, Michigan, who passed away on June 15, 2019, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edward Debaptiste to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Eric and Irene; and his sisters, Betty and Ann Brown. He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth (Bett); his son Marc (Melissa); his grandchildren, Wendy Waterman (Bryan) and Peter; his stepdaughter Major Heather Holman (William); his grandchildren, Heidi Grey (Jeremy), Holly Gosa (Joshua) and Chad Holman (Kendra); his brother Donald (Lorraine); his nieces, Beth Follis (Brad) and Cristine Blaskey (Byran); and his brother Big. He is also survived by eight great grandchildren.

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July 2, 2019

Janet Jackson wrote a sympathy message

“Sending my prayers to Envoy Mrs deBaptiste, and the family. Sending Love, Janet and Alfred Jackson Jr.”

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June 18, 2019

Ralph Jr. and Penny Priest wrote a sympathy message

“Our Dearest Bett, We want you to know that we are so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. What a great man is was. We have so many fond memories of Ed. The stools he made for Ralph and I. What a craftsman he was. The hundreds of lunches, dinners, and cook-outs. His singing, The trips to the Toledo Zoo and Art Museum and much more. Watching the Lawrence Welk show. Many hours of talking and listening. Most of all his friendship, he touched our lives in so many ways. He will be truly be missed by all.”

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1235 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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