Alexander “Brendan” Doyle, of Oxford, passed away August 23, 2016. He was 78.

Beloved husband of Carol for 54 years; loving father of Gail (Ray) David, James (Marcia) Doyle, Beth (Scott) Stout, and Susan (David) Fazzini; proud grandfather of Kyle, Sean, Sarah, Carli, Chloe and Ben; son of the late Alexander and Helen Doyle; dear brother of John (Maryann) Doyle, Jean (Charles) Green, Kevin (the late Diane) Doyle, and the late Eileen (the late Bill) Duffy and Kathleen Whalen. Brother-in-law of Mike Whalen.

Brendan started a long and dedicated career at General Motors in the mail room and retired 37 years later as Director of Production Control.

A devout Catholic all his life, Brendan’s greatest love was being a husband and father to his family. He cared deeply for his wife and loved each one of his children and grandchildren in a unique and special way.

A generous soul that loved without bounds, Brendan leaves behind many friends and even acquaintances whose lives he touched profoundly.

A funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lake Orion, MI 48362.

Private interment at Square Lake Cemetery, Lake Orion.

Suggested memorial donations to St. Joseph Catholic Church (http://bit.ly/2bgVDdO). Arrangements in care of Modetz Funeral Home, Orion, MI. Online condolences www.modetzfuneralhomes.com.