Donald Lewis Carriere Sr., age 87 of Harrison Township, passed away Wednesday afternoon at Sunrise Assisted Living, Grosse Pointe Woods. He was born June 22, 1929 to Jack and Ruth (Crosby) Carriere in Detroit, Michigan.
Mr. Carriere was a graduate of Lawrence Tech University, and earned his P.H.D. from Wayne State University and Illinois Technical Institute. Donald was a principal research engineer for Ford Motor Company for 40 plus years, and was awarded 47 engineering design patents. He was an alcoholic counselor, and wrote a book "Time and Recovery." He was a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers, and enjoyed snow skiing and golfing.
Surviving are his sons, Donald (Lori) Carriere Jr. and David (Michele) King; step children, Ronald (Sharon) Allen, Dean, Deanne, Deb, Denise and Delbert; grandchildren, Michelle, Macey, Mitchell and Alena; great grandson, Evan; sister, Shirley Hayden, and ex wife, Mary Carriere. Donald was predeceased by his wife, Janice Carriere; son, Andy Carriere and daughter, Donna Lee.
Visiting hours are from 2 - 9 p.m., Monday, July 25, 2016 at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens.
Entombment and prayers will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 25800 West 10 Mile, Southfield, MI 48033.
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