Charles Guy Mack

Charles G. Mack, age 84, formerly of Harbor Springs, Michigan, passed away surrounded by his family on November 23, 2022. Beloved husband of 62 years to Lynn (nee Poirier). Loving father of Cyndi (Jim) Chouinard, Brian (Christina), and Kristin (Matt) Church. Cherished Papa of Lydia (Juan Alfaro), the late Nicholas, Megan (Darren Bourque), Joe (Angelica Dunsavage) Chouinard; Andrew, Alex, Emily Mack; Zachary (Meredith), John Lomaka; and Ethan Church. Great grandfather to Watson Lomaka and a great grand baby due in May 2023. Beloved brother of Nancy (Lawrence) Yezak and Penny (Carl) Mathis, brother-in-law of Charlene (James) Rillings. Dear uncle to two nephews and two nieces. Chuck was born on October 1, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan to Joyce (nee Fife) and James Mack. He grew up in Ferndale, Michigan and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1956. He spoke fondly of his neighborhood paper route and was proudly involved in Boy Scouts, even taking a train to California to attend the Boy Scout Jamboree. Chuck obtained his degree at General Motors Institute and was a member of the Phi Tau Alpha fraternity. On his 18th birthday, he began his 44 year career with General Motors/AC Delco, where he worked in management roles in Michigan, Belgium, and Canada. General Motors is where he met the love of his life, Lynn. They married in 1960 and raised three children. In retirement, Chuck and Lynn enjoyed 20 beautiful years living in Harbor Springs, Michigan. They loved playing golf and the many friends they made at Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club. He proudly served as a member of the Board at Birchwood. Genealogy became a passion and he extensively researched the Fife family history. Chuck ushered at Holy Childhood of Jesus and thoroughly enjoyed the Birchwood Men's Bible Study Group. Chuck and Lynn loved to travel and they took many wonderful trips and cruises together, including to Europe, Mexico, Australia, and Africa. In his spare time, he enjoyed reading, golf, and crossword puzzles. He loved animals, especially his dear shih tzu Molly. Chuck loved to share stories and spend time with his family. His famous homemade Thanksgiving stuffing was a family favorite! He was loved dearly and will be fondly remembered. Memorial gathering Thursday, January 12 from 4-8 pm with a vigil service 7 pm at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks E. of Woodward), Royal Oak. Funeral Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. The family will receive friends from 9:30 am until time of mass, 10 am at National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to Michigan Community VNA Hospice, 30800 Telegraph Rd Suite 1728, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital-Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Charles Guy Mack

October 1, 1938 - November 23, 2022