Dr. Thomas N. Heslip
Age 76, of Northville, passed away February 23, 2010. He was born September 19, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan to Arthur and Rosemary (Higgins) Heslip. Thomas a resident of Northville for most of his life, was united in marriage to Mildred E. Jones on April 21, 1956. He received a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University; and most will remember him as the owner of Northville Veterinary Clinic, located at 7 Mile and Napier, for 42 years. An active member of OLV, he was also a member of American Veterinary Medical Association and Michigan State University Alumni Association. Dr. Heslip loved his family, and especially adored his grandchildren. He enjoyed travelling; and whether it was cross country in his motor home or a trip to his cabin at Stuart Lake in the U.P., the time was always shared with his family. Another of his favorite pastimes was tailgating at MSU football games. He also enjoyed gardening and baking.
He is survived by his beloved wife Mildred E. Heslip; his children Kathleen (George) Buckham, Maureen Karmolinski, Michael Heslip, Brian (Elizabeth) Heslip, Kevin (Deb) Heslip, Mary (R. Michael) Stuart, Timothy (Amy) Heslip, and Margaret (Paul) Perry; his siblings John (Marlene) Heslip, Patrick (Diane) Heslip, Richard (Patricia) Heslip, Michael Heslip, and Mary (Donald) Koscienliak; his sister-in-laws Elva Heslip and Judy Heslip; 22 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers James, Robert, and William, and his sister-in-law Colleen.
The visitation will be held Thursday, February 25, 2010 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a Rosary 7 p.m. at Casterline Funeral Home, Inc. 122 W. Dunlap, Northville. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, February 26, 2010 10 a.m., instate at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 133 Orchard, Northville. Father Denis Theroux will officiate the service. The family would appreciate memorial contributions to St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, 23333 Schoolcraft, Detroit, MI 48223. Arrangements were entrusted to Casterline Funeral Home, Inc. of Northville.
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