Gail Therese Maloney

Gail was born on May 7, 1939 in Escanaba, the daughter of Christopher and Bertha (Anderson) (Thomas) Young, and step-daughter of Wayne Young. Gail was raised in Rapid River and graduated from Rapid River High School in 1958. She was married and had twin daughters, Catherine (Gary) Deneau and Deborah (Mike) Letourneau. Gail worked as the head counselor at Cook County Consolidation until her retirement.

Gail was a parishioner of the St. Charles Catholic Church in Rapid River. In her free time, Gail enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she was a lover of puzzles, a big reader, and enjoyed playing smear on Wednesday’s.

Gail is survived by twin daughters, Catherine (Gary) Deneau of Rapid River and Deborah (Mike) Letourneau of Vassalboro, Maine; brother, Harold Thomas of Chesterfield Township, Mich.; and sister, Ann Thomas of Rapid River. Gail is also survived by three granddaughters, two step-granddaughters, 11 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild and two nieces.

Gail was preceded in death by parents, Christopher and Bertha (Anderson) (Thomas) Young, and step-father Wayne Young; brothers, Dennis Thomas, George Thomas, Christopher Thomas; and granddaughter Krysta (Bearor) Legel.

Gail’s family will receive friends on Monday, Oct. 28, at noon for a Memorial Mass at the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Rapid River with a luncheon to follow in the parish hall. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Maloney family. To leave condolences, please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com.