Michael D. Chamberlin

May 19, 1951 - August 6, 2020

Michael D. Chamberlin, age 69, of Gibraltar, Michigan passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 19, 1951 in Trenton, Michigan, he was the son of Don and Geraldine (Chinavare) Chamberlin. On April 16, 1971 he married Phyllis Calaway in Lincoln Park, MI. Michael worked many years as an electrician at McLouth Steel and later was employed with Ford Motor Company as a High Voltage Electrician until retiring in 2008. Michael was a cofounder of the SunSeeker's Boating Club in Gibraltar, MI and served as its Commodore in 1994. He always enjoyed his yearly hunting trips with his son and friends, however summer was his favorite season. He was an avid fisherman and knew all of the ‘hot spots” but were lucky if he told you where they were, he loved boating and doing pretty much anything that involved more time on the water. In addition, he loved metal detecting, “bargain” shopping, and his dog Spud. He adored his family and always bragged about them to anyone who would listen. He was preceded in death by his parents, great-grandson Levi Stone and brother Dale Nowland. He is survived by his wife Phyllis Chamberlin; children Michelle (Kraig) Laskowski, Johnathan (Elizabeth) Chamberlin and Renee (Andrew) Holmes; grandchildren Hannah (Jacob Stone) Laskowski, Alexander Laskowski, Jacob Chamberlin, Olivia Chamberlin, Ryan Chamberlin, Anderson Holmes and Maguire Holmes; brother Keith (Kathy) Chamberlin; and many nieces and nephews. Per the family’s wishes, no flowers please. However, to honor Michael’s Life, memorial contributions can be made to the Association of Frontotemporal Degeneration. https://www.theaftd.org/support-aftds-mission/ Services will be private.