Mary Ann Bushaw, age 79 of Dearborn Heights passed away peacefully on January 4, 2019 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Oct. 6, 1939 in Detroit, MI to Edward and Anne DeSmit. She was a beloved mother, cherished grandmother, loving aunt and a devoted friend to all. She loved spending time with her family, her greatest joy was watching her grandchildren participate in their sporting activities. She adored her grandchildren, she loved and cherished spending time with them. Most of all, she will be remembered by her genuine smile and the unconditional love and kindness she blessed people with, her profound love for her family and her beloved grandchildren. She was survived by her son Rory Badge (Christina Horvath); step-daughter Angela Apostle (John); step-son Andrew Coogan; sister Marilynne Moody (Charles); sister Margie Baron; brother Edward Swamba; her three beloved grandchildren Logan Badge, Dylan Badge, Zachary Ibrahim and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lawrence Bushaw, brother John DeSmit and sister Diane Nystrom. A cremation will take place, a private memorial service will be held at a later date. .
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Mary Ann was my special and close friend whom I will miss tremendously. Life won't be the same without her. She was always ready with kind words and deeds. She was caring, loving, soft spoken and sweet. She had a way of inspiring me, encouraging me and most of all always had a listening ear. She was a very wise lady
My deepest sympathies to her family whom she loved dearly. Ilse Wenzel
I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. May the soul of your mother be at peace with our Heavenly Father. Lenette Holden
Maryann was such a beautiful soul and wonderful cousin. I have so many great memories with her from my younger years. Words can’t mend your heartache, but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and hearts and sending love. Peggy (Murphy) Modelski
Mary Ann was a beautiful sweet lady. She will be deeply missed. My condolences to her family. Phyllis Konecheck
I will miss Maryann so much. She was such an important part of our special family. The sweetness and kindness of this woman is at a level rarely seen today. My deepest sympathy to all of her loved ones as this is the most abrupt loss for them. I hope you will take comfort in knowing there is no suffering, nothing but love. Just as Maryann was nothing but love in her earthly life. Sharon Lee Remington
Words can not express how much I will miss this Beautiful (both inside and out) warm hearted lady.
Somehow she had a way of always brightening my day. It could be early in the morning, in a traffic jam downtown together or just a phone call to fill me in on what she's going to watch that night.
Maryanne loved her family and adored the time spent with her Grandsons. She had always demonstrated Grace and will be dearly missed by All those whose life she touched. I will miss her and be forever grateful for knowing her. Carol Burke
My aunt Maryann was a very loving woman. A wonderful mother to her son and grandmother to her 3 grandchildren. I will miss her lovely smile and soft spoken demeanor. Until we see each other again. Mark Moody
Truly one of a kind. Unconditional love is my aunt and I will miss her ever present smile and beautiful soul. Charlie
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