Lawrence McLean Madigan

Lawrence McLean Madigan, age 89, of Carp Lake, Michigan, died at his home, surrounded by loved ones on August 17, 2023. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on November 22, 1933, to Lawrence Cody and Mary Frances (McLean) Madigan. Lawrence grew up in Detroit until moving to Carp Lake, when he was thirteen years old. He attended Pellston High School in Pellston, Michigan, and joined the United States Navy in 1951. He was stationed on the U.S.S. Diamond Head AE-19, out of Norfolk, Virginia and deployed to the Mediterranean. He served until 1954 when he was honorably discharged. He returned to Detroit and where he began his career with GM at the Fisher Body Plant. He met Patricia Ann Alexander, and they married on June 18, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan. They began their family and raised 8 children. Lawrence worked at Saginaw Steering Gear until 1984 when he retired. He started working at Ryan Engineering in Pellston. He then started his own business, Madigan’s Paradise Precision, that he owned and operated until 2004, when he closed his business. He reunited with an old friend, Dexa “Jean” (Winters) LaCost, and they enjoyed each other’s love for twenty plus years. Lawrence was a member of the VFW in Mackinaw City, the St. Clement Catholic Church in Pellston, and the Fly Wheelers. Lawrence loved watching sports, cheering on his favorite teams, the Lions, Tigers, and Bears. He enjoyed spending time outside, hunting, fishing, camping, gardening, and boating. He would rent cabins and hunt in the Wilderness State Park. He also enjoyed watching his favorite television show, Gunsmoke. Lawrence is survived by his second love, Dexa “Jean” LaCost; daughters, Laura (Gary) Harlan of Petoskey, Michigan, Mary “Karen” Madigan of Evart, Michigan, Christine Rae Bables of Evart, and Teri Ann Goodman of Florida, Patricia “Patty” Lynn (Jay) Mercer of Levering, Michigan,; sons, Lawrence “Scot” (Karen) Madigan of Anderson, South Carolina, Kelly Thomas (Mary) Madigan of Pendleton, Kentucky, and Ronald James Madigan of Pellston; step-sons, Michael (Terry) LaCost, and Patrick (Angie) LaCost; grandchildren, Erica Leahy, Michael (Christi) Harlan, Justin Walker, Jessica (Sergi) Canals, Jacob Madigan, Sarah Purdy, Scot Madigan Jr., Ryan Kelly (Rachelle Lupo) Madigan, Nicole Lee Madigan, Rebecca Ann (Jacob Pitman) Madigan, Brandy Madigan, Brett Madigan, Cody Madigan, Sean (Kendra) Madigan, Courtney Madigan, McLean Mercer, Morgan Mercer, Kaitlyn (Matt) Buhr, Cassie (Dale) Schmidt, and Carley (Rob Parkey) LaCost; sisters, Kathleen “Ann” Madigan of Petoskey, Mary Celine (David) Armstrong of Carp Lake, and Nora Jean Madigan of Fenton, Michigan; and many beloved great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Mary; first wife, Patricia; infant son, Edward John Madigan and grandchild, Marie-Claude Chabot; sister, Laureen Mary Madigan; and brothers, Thomas Cody Madigan and James Leo Madigan. Memorial Contributions can be made out the to The Care Team Home Health & Hospice, 6170 US-31 N, Suite B, Williamsburg, MI 49690. Mass will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at the St. Clement Catholic Church, 202 Maple Street, Pellston, Michigan 49769. Lawrence will be laid to rest at the Carp Lake Cemetery in Carp Lake, Michigan. Galer Dodson Funeral Home of St. Ignace, Michigan, is serving the family. Condolences may be left to the family at www.galerfuneralhomes.com.

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Lawrence McLean Madigan

November 22, 1933 - August 17, 2023