Violet Marie Brisboy, age 88, of Blanchard, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side on July 5, 2026.
Born on July 31, 1937, in Remus, Michigan, Violet was the cherished daughter of Sylvester and Hilda Heckard. She devoted her life to her family as a loving homemaker, caregiver, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and aunt. Her greatest joy was caring for those she loved, and the legacy of her kindness and devotion will continue through the generations she leaves behind.
In 1960, Violet married the love of her life, Phil Brisboy, and together they built a home filled with love, laughter, and treasured memories.
Violet embraced life’s simple pleasures. She had a lifelong love of dancing and music, and her face would light up whenever a favorite tune began to play. She possessed a remarkable green thumb and found great happiness tending to her flower and vegetable gardens. She especially adored hummingbirds and could often be found watching them flutter around the many feeders she lovingly maintained. Violet was known for her quirky personality, wonderful sense of humor, and the warmth she shared with everyone around her. She also loved baking and delighted in sharing her homemade treats with family and friends.
She is lovingly remembered by her sons, Ted Brisboy and Brian Brisboy; her sister and brother-in-law, Bernice and Lawrence Castelein; her grandchildren, Chasidy Forquer, Shannon Helms, and Jeremy Royce; her great-grandchildren, Brad, Joshua, Hannah, Dustin, and Ashtin; five great-great-grandchildren, with one more precious blessing expected soon; along with many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Violet was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Phil Brisboy; her daughter, Diane Royce; her parents, Sylvester and Hilda Heckard; and her brothers, Bill, Sonny, and Darwin Heckard.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Janowicz Family Funeral Home in Remus, with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service. Pastor Richard Taylor will officiate.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate caregivers of Heartland Hospice for the exceptional care, comfort, and support they provided to Violet and her family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice in Violet’s loving memory.
Care and arrangements have been entrusted to Janowicz Family Funeral Home of Remus, Michigan.