Michael "Mick" James Griffin

Michael James "Mick" Griffin, 90, of Jackson, MI died on March 17, 2024. Mick was born in Jackson in 1933 to Michael and Erma Griffin. He graduated from St. John's Catholic High School. Prior to studying Public Administration at the University of Michigan, he served in the United States Army. Mick represented the people of Jackson County in the Michigan Legislature for 26 years.

Mick is survived by his wife of 65 years, Janet (Stark) Griffin and his children, Margaret (Jim) Wilcox, John (Barbara), Martin, Michael (Shawn Driscoll), Robert, Gerald (Lisa Nocerini), and Maureen (Andrew) Ballantyne. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Edwin, Molly (John) Berdysz, Brittany (Chris) Randall, Audrey (Peter) Bisbee, Mallory, Aimee (Spencer) Pageau, Conor, and Caitlin, and his great grandchildren, Penelope and Beatrice Bisbee. Additionally, he is survived by Shirley Molloy, Tomas Sambaer, and the Griffins and Molloys of Ennis Ireland.

Cremation has taken place.  The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church with Father Chas Canoy and Deacon Mike McCormick officiating.

The family will receive friends at the Desnoyer Funeral Home on Friday, April 5 from 4:00 until 7:00 PM with a Rosary Service at 6:30 PM.  The family will also receive friends at the Church on Saturday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Luke's Clinic or John George Home.

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