Dennis Maxwell Cartwright of Caro, age 71, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital in Sugar Land, Texas. Dennis was born September 25, 1942 in Bay City, the son of the late William and Clara (McCreedy) Cartwright. He was united in marriage with the former Maryann Culbert on August 1, 1964 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Caro, and she survives him. He was employed with General Motors until his retirement and belonged to Fisher Body Union 581. Dennis enjoyed his family, carving and cutting wood, watching the ships in Port Huron and old cars. He was a member of the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War and attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Caro. Dennis is survived by his wife, Maryann Cartwright; four children, Kenneth & Patricia Cartwright of Caro, Carrie Cartwright of Missouri City, Texas, Matthew & Ronda Cartwright of Caro, Jennifer & Bryan Teckham of Fairgrove; seven grandchildren, Gavin, Jared, Theresa, Hannah, Venan, Eric and Kade; two great-grandchildren, Jackson and Morrison; siblings, Jeanette & Mar Staschke of Detroit, Marian & Jim Kraatz of Dearborn, Elizabeth & Norman Nickel of Reese, William & Julie Cartwright of Caro, Diane Middaugh of Cass City, Daniel & Marleen Cartwright of Fenton; two brothers-in-law, Mark & Delores Culbert, Mike & Barb Culbert, all of Caro; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by the remainder of his siblings. The funeral liturgy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Caro with Rev. Dennis Kucharczyk officiating. Burial will follow at Brookside Cemetery in Fairgrove. The family will receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 am. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Cartwright Family Discretionary Fund, c/o Maryann Cartwright, 205 W. Sherman St., Caro, Michigan 48723. The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Collon Funeral Home of Caro. Friends may share memories, thoughts and prayers online at www.RansfordCollon.com.