Gloria Louise Breon

April 29, 1937 - July 12, 2012

Gloria Louise Breon of Cadillac passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. She was 75. She was born April 29, 1937 in San Jose, California to Joseph Louis and Vera Ruby (Taylor) Botill. She worked as a registered nurse at Autumnwood of McBain, Lakeview Lutheran Manor and Mercy Amicare Hospice in the home health area. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles. She loved her grandchildren and had a special place in her heart for Riley. She was a helpful person and a wonderful caretaker of others. She was known for her great fudge. She was a member Saint Ann Catholic Church in Cadillac. She is survived by her children; Mark (Vicki) Breon of Mansfield, PA, Tim (Crystal) Breon of Williamsport, PA and Kim (Joel) Dorgan of Williamsburg, MI, grandchildren; Beth (Ryan) Smith, Adam Breon and Riley Dorgan, great-grandchildren; Rylie and Madison Smith and Ryder Root, sisters; Nancy Benson of Cadillac and Gerry (Roy) Bray of Troy, MI and nieces and nephews; Rick (Kelly) Benson, Scott (Leslie) Benson, Brian Benson, Kelly Calehuff, Sherry (Joe) Long, Phil (Dana) Martin and Jason Bourassa. She was preceded in death by her brother, Dick Bourassa, parents, step father, Richard Bourassa and brother-in-law, Dick Benson. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Saint Ann Catholic Church in Cadillac with Msgr. Francis J. Murphy as celebrant. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Cadillac. Friend may meet the family on Friday (today) from 6- 8 p.m. at the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac. Memorial contributions can be made to the Cadillac Wexford Public Library or Mercy Hospice. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com