Sidney A. Stayler Sr., age 96 of Chesterfield, passed away Monday at McLaren Macomb, Mount Clemens.

He was born June 4, 1923 to August and Rachel (Colosky) Stayler in Clare, Michigan. On October 25, 1947 Sidney was united in marriage with Delphine White at St. Paul Cathedral Episcopal Church, Detroit.

In his youth, Mr. Stayler helped the Civilian Conservation Corps during the depression, served in the United States Air Force during World War II, retiring after 20 years of duty, and was employed as a Procurement Officer at S.A.N.G. Base, Harrison Township. Sidney was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, Mount Clemens for over 60 years, the Chesterfield Bay Lions Club, the Macomb Township Lions Club. He volunteered his time at Penrickton Center for Blind Children,  Leader Dogs for the Blind, and the Goodfellows.

Surviving are his children, Sidney (Janet) Stayler Jr. and Lynn (William) Stayler Murvay. Sidney was predeceased by his wife, Delphine in 1992, and siblings, Otto, Florence, Sidona and Ethel.

Private burial services will take place at Oakwood Cemetery, New Baltimore.

A memorial service will be held at at later date at Grace Episcopal Church, Mount Clemens.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Leader Dogs for the Blind, 1039 South Rochester Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48037.

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