John Ray Griswold passed away on Feb. 1, 2022. He was 69-years-old. He was born on April 21, 1952 in upstate New York. There he met the love of his life and soul mate, his wife of 44 years, Michele (Anderson) Griswold.
In 1993, John, Michele, and their three children moved to Michigan. Here they planted their roots and built an amazing life full of love and laughter. Together they opened the Village Saltbox in downtown Metamora, right around the corner from their home. John spent his days running the store and loved the conversations he would have with his customers.
His warmth, humor, kindness, knowledge, and patience were well known amongst his loyal customers. John loved antiques and music, was a talented clock repairman, and in his younger years was a bassist in a rock and roll band. John also loved making others smile and laugh and the only thing he loved more in this world was his wife, Michele.
John leaves behind his wife of 44 years, Michele Griswold, and their three children, Devin Krukowski (Troy), Jonathan Griswold (Jill), and Caitlin Griswold (Ryan). John also leaves behind four grandchildren, Paige (Reeser), Micah (Reeser), Lucy (Calhoun), and Cooper (Brown).
He will be missed forever and our hearts will never be as full without him here with us, but his spirit, humor, and kindness will live on through his family and friends.
A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers, his family asks donations be made to Paradise Animal Rescue in Lapeer, in John’s name.
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My Heart goes out to all of you. I just live down the Street on Fox Hollow. Please let me know if there is anything I I can do to help. Blessings. Sharon Bonnville
Dear missy. I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your husband. Although I haven’t seen you in so many years,I will always have fond memories of our childhood. I know how much you both loved each other. Take care my old friend and know that no matter how many years pass special people in our lives are never forgotten. Just wonderful memories. My sympathy to you and your children along with my prayers. Love. Terri Bracy Somers
Dear Michelle and Family,
May John’s spirit live on in your hearts. We wish you peace and our deepest sympathy at this time.
Dennis and Eva Lynn Skiba
Oh my goodness what happened to John? Was he ill? That is my favorite store! I’m so sad!
Dear Michelle,
were are so shocked and so saddened as we became friends with your husband
he was a kind and gentle soul and will be so missed
we were planning a dinner after the new year with the both of you
we drove up to see him last weekend and wondered why the store was closed
my heart goes out to you and your family he was a great man
Connie and Dennis Pater
Michelle, my dad and I very very sad to hear about John, he was good guy. Wish you and family the best in this hard time..
Your old Neibor
Jerry & Todd Drinkard.
John will be greatly missed, he was always so kind and friendly to all.
Stuart and I are so very sorry to hear of your loss! John was one of the kindest people I know.
He was always eager to hear of the goings on in our life and Romeo happenings. So many times he would lend a helping hand carrying packages out to my car. He genuinely cared about
his customers and considered them friends as we did him. Our heart is heavy along with many
of our Romeo Quester members.