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Fest, Continued from page 4
Since then, Botu purchased and
now owns the Makers Market as
Thomas (Tom) Ava McPherson, Quinn Cash and life, he worked part-time at his par- well. There are 30 different crafters
Daily was born Eiley O’Riordan. ent’s grocery store, family parking inside the shop.
April 2, 1935, in Tom was active in sports, playing lots at Olympia and Tiger Stadium, “I’m really looking forward to see-
Highland Park, MI football and baseball in high school, as well as owning a small parking lot ing everyone come back together,”
to George and Mae later playing softball, handball, and near Tiger Stadium. Later, he said Botu. “It’s so fun to see vendors
(Blaker) Daily. golf. He was one of the original mem- worked part-time at Harry J. Will Fu- that have become like family, seeing
Raised in Inkster, bers of the Wayne Fitness Center neral Homes until retiring in 2018. kids running through the park with
MI. where he enjoyed working out, jog- Tom was an active member of the a smile on their face. It's not just a
Tom graduated ging, and swimming. Tom loved to Knights of Columbus, Wayne Civitan show, it's more like one big family re-
from high school and later earned travel, he visited all fifty states and Club, Wayne 100 Club (one of the union.”
his degree from Madonna University. over forty countries. He was a life- founders) and one of the original Flowers in the Mitten is located at
He spent two years in the U.S. Army long fan of Notre Dame football since members of W.U.J.A.’s. He was a 34852 W Michigan Ave in downtown
from 1956-57 in Berlin, Germany. 1946 and was a HUGE fan of all De- member of St. Mary Parish for over Wayne. It’s open Tuesday through Fri-
Tom married Mary Anne Stinson on troit sports teams. 50 years and a long-time retreatant day 10 a.m. through 5 p.m., and Sat-
October 17, 1959, and together Tom and Mary Anne began their with St. Paul of the Cross in Detroit. urday 10 a.m. through 2 p.m.
raised five children: Timothy lives in Dearborn Heights before Tom donated his time to civic and For more information about
(Susan) Daily, Annemarie (Mike) moving to Wayne in June 1971, liv- non-profit organizations, he was an Scarecrow Fest or Flowers in the Mit-
Cash, Andrew (Karen) Daily, Jen- ing in Wayne until moving in 2021 to active volunteer with Red Cross, St. ten, you can visit the website at flow-
nifer (Kevin) McPherson and Kevin Walton Woods in Canton. Tom Vincent DePaul, Penrickton Center ersinthemitten.com, contact
Daily. Eleven grandchildren; Taylor started his career in banking, work- for Blind Children, Special flowersinthemitten@gmail.com, or
(Jahaira) McPherson, Kirsten ing for NBD and Wayne Bank. At age Olympics, United Way, and Jr. call (734)992-8334. You can also
(Owen) O’Riordan, Timothy (Polly) 40, he made a career change and re- Achievement. He was a member of check out its Facebook page by
Cash, Rhett Cash, Daly McPherson, ceived a degree from Madonna Uni- the local Draft Board for the Vietnam searching “Flowers in the Mitten” for
Hannah Daily, Max McPherson, versity then worked for the City of War and was appointed to the Great live videos, giveaways, and an-
Drew Daily, Audris Daily, Brooksley Wayne, retiring in 1992 as the city Lakes Safety Standards Commission nouncements.
Daily and Thomas E. Daily, de- manager. After retiring, he served as in 1987 by Governor Blanchard. Be sure to come out and enjoy
ceased. Five great grandchildren; an interim city manager for several Tom spent his final days with family scarecrows in downtown Wayne
Fiona O’Riordan, Cash O’Riordan, local cities in Michigan. During his and friends at Angela Hospice. again!

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