Lawrence A. Winter

Lawrence A. Winter, age 60, of Warren, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, after a six-year, warrior-strong battle with cancer. Larry was born on September 25, 1965, in Detroit, Michigan, and was lovingly adopted by James A. Winter and Reta M. Winter. He graduated from Fitzgerald High School in 1983 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in business and printing from Ferris State University. Later in life, Larry followed a new calling and became a respiratory therapist after attending Macomb Community College. Larry was known for his quick wit and very funny, sometimes dry sense of humor. He was kind, humble, and always giving of himself—even in his darkest days. He never gave up in his battle against cancer, facing it with remarkable strength and grace. He was an inspiration to all who knew him, including through his incredible 21 years of sobriety. Larry had a deep love for life’s simple joys. He enjoyed attending Detroit City Football Club games and was a longtime soccer player and referee. He was a devoted fan of the Detroit Lions and Detroit Red Wings, and he loved rock and roll music. He cherished time spent with family, especially at their second home in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, and on drives to the Port Huron area to relax by the lake. He was preceded in death by his father, James A. Winter, and his grandparents, Arthur and Vera Hunt, and William and Lenora Winter. Larry is deeply loved and will be forever missed by his mother, Reta Winter; his sister, Linda Winter; and his life partner, Deanna McMahen. He was a proud and loving role model to his stepchildren, Joshua, Kenny, and Stephanie Scites, whom he loved as his own. He also shared a special and unconditional bond with Megan McMahen, Conner McMahen, and Sienna Hardman. Larry will be forever loved and remembered by all who were blessed to know him. Visitation will be held on April 17, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., followed by a celebration of life and pastoral service from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Mandziuk & Sons Funeral Home, 3801 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48314. Food, snacks, and beverages will be available for all who attend. In honor of Larry’s wishes, flowers are not necessary—your presence is what he would have wanted most.

Lawrence A. Winter

September 25, 1965 - March 30, 2026