Terry Dalton
Terry Dalton, age 50, passed away on October 22, 2017. He was born in Lansing on August 2, 1967, the son of James L. and Jean (Kennedy) Dalton. He was a 1985 graduate of Lansing Catholic Central High and earned a B.A. degree from the University of Notre Dame. He was a member of the Church of the Resurrection.
He was preceded in death by his father, James L. Dalton, in 1989. Surviving are his mother, Jean F. Dalton; three brothers, James L. (Carol DiGregorio) Dalton, Kevin L. (Mohini Singh) Dalton, Timothy J. (Dawn Newton) Dalton; niece and nephews, Rachel, Connor, and Nathaniel Dalton, who was also his godson; and special friends, Steve and Diana Repichowski, and Kari Bramble.
Terry loved laughing with family and friends, howling with his dogs Luke and Wyatt, and spending time at the Dalton cottage on Lake Michigan near Pentwater. He was known for his piercing blue eyes, contagious laughter, and the energy and charm he brought to every occasion and sales pitch.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 30, 2017, at the Church of the Resurrection, 1505 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, with the Rev. Fr. Steve Mattson as Celebrant. The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, October 29, 2017, where the Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society. We will all miss him.
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Gretchem
October 25, 2017 at 12:41 amI remember Terry always had a smile. He was funny and seemed to be able to make people laugh. He was kind hearted and sweet and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Susan
October 25, 2017 at 8:55 amTerry will be missed more then I think he would have ever known. I remember his kindness and ability to make everyone.smile. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Geoff Guillaume
October 25, 2017 at 6:26 pmMy times with Terry were always positive. He could always make me smile. It is truly sad he has walked on. He will find the peace he always sought.
Denise (Simon) Graham
October 25, 2017 at 6:51 pmI went to high school with Terry. When I think of Terry. I think about how kind he was to all. I think about how he was a jokester and made people laugh. I wonder what was behind that mask and beautiful blue eyes. I hope that you find peace and know that silent people cared about you. RIP Terry.
Rob Hecksel
October 26, 2017 at 7:23 amSo sad to hear. Terry was always one of the good guys. He never judged and treated everyone with dignity and respect. He was always a great role model of kindness. Godspeed Terry.
The Roumpz Family
October 26, 2017 at 1:23 pmWe send our condolences and prayers of healing to the Dalton family during this difficult time.
Connie Beauvais
October 27, 2017 at 3:08 pmWe will miss Terry, he was a lot of fun! We spent time at the cottage at Lake Michigan and knew him mostly at the Knight Cap. Sorry we will be out of town for visitation and working on Monday.
we will both be there in heart. Sending prayers and healing love,
Connie & Chambre Beauvais
Sharon Jean
October 28, 2017 at 3:36 pmI looked for you at our last reunion, and asked where you were. I’ll never forget you telling me that eventually our friendship would turn into a yearly card. No one warned us as teenagers how life would take us in such different directions, but I guess you knew in that funny, yet sad way. I wish I could have seen you just once more to tell you that we’d do things differently. I’ll hold onto the memories of the many things you said, your stubbornness that matched mine, and the stupid jokes when several of us called each other by first and middle names. This is what I’m left with in trying to say goodbye, Terrance Daniel.
John Marty
October 30, 2017 at 4:33 amVery sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. We were childhood friends. My wife and I wish to express our sincere condolences to Jean and the entire Dalton family.
Debbie Van Hoomissen
October 30, 2017 at 1:23 pmDeeply saddened to hear about Terry’s passing. We met at Notre Dame and Terry quickly became a great friend. He had a special charm about him and always added liveliness to the conversation. I will forever remember his laugh. My husband Paul got back in touch with him this past year and they were speaking regularly. Terry will be missed dearly. Sending our love and condolences to the Dalton family.
Julie (Palmer) Hayes
October 30, 2017 at 6:03 pmI am sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. We met at Notre Dame where he was known for his contagious laugh and outgoing personality; he was a great friend who always made me smile. My condolences to the Dalton family.