of Chelsea, formerly of Dexter, age 101, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in Chelsea. She was born October 2, 1914 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Anton & Winifred (Hart) Schabas. “Gussie” was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dexter. She helped her husband run Sloan Nursery in Detroit & Dexter. Augusta was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, known for her gentle soul. She was an optimist, and was very kind to everyone.
On June 19, 1937, she married Louis Sloan in Mt. Clemens, MI and he preceded her in death on Nov. 20, 2002. She is survived by two daughters, Kathleen (Don) Lowe of Owosso, Alice Sloan of Wixom; two sons, Richard (Maureen) Sloan of Dexter, Michael (Janet) Sloan of Ann Arbor; seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Patrick, Mary, Matthew, Heather, Veronica and Laura; seven great-grandchildren, Jordan, Dylan, Lillian, Lydia, Gwendolyn, Malcolm, & Maya; and a step-grandson, David. She was preceded in death by 3 children, Patricia (Arthur) Laventure, Joseph A. Sloan, Thomas J. Sloan; 3 grandchildren, Phillip, Jeannette, and Carrie; and two step-grandchildren, Timothy and Michelle.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, March 15, 10:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Village Church, 3040 Dover St., Dexter, with Fr. Terry Dumas presiding. Burial was Tuesday, 2:00 pm at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield, Michigan. The family received friends at St. Joseph Catholic Village Church from 9- 10:00 am. Memorial contributions may be made to UMRC Foundation or St. Joseph Catholic Church.
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