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Please consider a gift to Planned Parenthood of Michigan, National Parks Conservation Association or Michigan Public Broadcasting.
$880.00
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Obituary

Cary Andrew Matthews-Pennanen was born to Michael and Catherine of Detroit, Michigan on June 2, 1985. He was the first of three children, with brother Neil and sister Daley joining in the following years. He was a precocious child, a voracious reader, and he knew he could quickly master new topics. His ability to acquire knowledge and a high level of self-confidence led to a natural skepticism toward authority that he would maintain throughout his …

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Dear Cary, you were that gentle, quiet person who watched everything around you. I throughly enjoyed our conversations …
Dear Cary, you were that gentle, quiet person who watched everything around you. I throughly enjoye…
Dear Cary, you were that gentle, quiet person who watched everyt…

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Born

June 2nd, 1985
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Passed away

February 5th, 2026
Berkley, MI

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Cause of death

Lung cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

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