Melvin J.D. Sarasin

July 11, 1929 - October 31, 2018

Melvin (Blackie) D. Sarasin, age 89, of Trenton, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Beaumont Hospital in Trenton, Michigan. Born on July 11, 1929 in Boyne City, Michigan, he was the son of Clarence and Doris (Maul) Sarasin. On April 30th, 1952 he married Barbara Whitehead in Detroit, Mi. He was self-employed as a Sign Painter for 45 years until retiring in 1994. He was enlisted in the United States Navy from 08/16/1948 to 07/12/1950. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Barbara, son Steve, brother Bob and sisters Edith, Betty and Ellen. He is survived by his sister Joann Bowling, daughter Wendy Sarasin, granddaughters Amanda Trudeau, Paricia Perales, Stephani Sarasin, grandson Robert Schulte and 11 great grandchildren. Friends may visit in the Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Flat Rock Chapel on Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Funeral Services will be in the funeral home at 2 pm. Kyle Cogar will officiate the service. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the family.