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Beverly Jane West, of Brighton, MI passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family in the morning hours of Thursday, May 9, 2024. She was born in Highland Park, MI on March 25, 1951 to the late John and Betty Stewart. Devoted wife of Jim Smith for over 40 years; she is survived by her children, Ethan (Elaine) West, and Kelley (Brian) Hall; step-son, Keye Smith; grandchildren, Kayla (Bradley) Sheahan, Aliscia West, Stone Porter, and India Hall; step-grandchild, Kolton Smith; great-grandchildren, Laina Sheahan, Liam Sheahan, and Landon Sheahan; siblings, Jackie (Rick) VanderEyk, Gayl Hubler, and Carol (Paul) VanGamper. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family, and...

Beverly Jane West, of Brighton, MI passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family in the morning hours of Thursday, May 9, 2024. She was born in Highland Park, MI on March 25, 1951 to the late John and Betty Stewart. Devoted wife of Jim Smith for over 40 years; she is survived by her children, Ethan (Elaine) West, and Kelley (Brian) Hall; step-son, Keye Smith; grandchildren, Kayla (Bradley) Sheahan, Aliscia West, Stone Porter, and India Hall; step-grandchild, Kolton Smith; great-grandchildren, Laina Sheahan, Liam Sheahan, and Landon Sheahan; siblings, Jackie (Rick) VanderEyk, Gayl Hubler, and Carol (Paul) VanGamper. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family, and...

Richard "Dick" Mitchell Rivet, of Brighton, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2022 while surrounded by his family. He was 85 years old. Richard is survived by his wife of 66 years, Donna Rivet; son, Charles (Debra) Rivet; grandchildren, Jennifer (Gary) McFarland, Douglas (Heather) Rivet, William Rivet, Jason Hammons; nephews, John (Susan) Dombrowski, Tim (Jan) Rivet, and Alan (Pat) Johnson; also many extended family and dear friends. Richard is preceded in death by his siblings, Henry Rivet, Rose Smith, Evelyn Dombrowski, Ruthann Johnson, and Margaret Lingnow. The family will have a private internment at Great Lakes National Cemetery. A Celebration of Life for family and friends will...

Bruce Edward Hamlett, 94, passed away peacefully at his home in Brighton, MI, on July 6, 2020 with his wife and children by his side. Bruce was born October 11, 1925 in Orange, MA, and was the son of the late Roger and Ellen Wilson Hamlett. A WWII veteran and member of the 1st Marine Division that helped win the Battle of Okinawa, Bruce proudly graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Brown University in 1950 under the GI Bill. His highly successful career led him to a rewarding retirement when he sold his business in 1991. Bruce was a consummate professional who held himself to the highest standards and placed great value on honesty and integrity. Bruce's humor, encouraging...