Obituary of Carriene Marie Perrault

Cordean Perrault passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024 in Bay City, Michigan. She started her life’s journey on October 14, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Oscar and Cecila Sebrasse. Growing up in the south end of the city, Cordean was a graduate of Central High School and Bay City Junior (later Delta) College where she earned an Associate’s Degree in Social Science. As a teenager, she worked at the legendary City Dairy on Broadway. Cordean married Robert “Bob” Perrault and moved with him to Arizona while he served in the United States Air Force. When the family returned to Michigan in the late 60’s.

She was active in the PTA and worked as a teacher's aide, later volunteering at the school library where her daughter attended. Cordean joined the Bay City Public Library System, serving the community at most branches and via the bookmobile where she was valued by staff and patrons. In 1992, she was named Woman of the Year by the Bay City chapter of the American Business Women’s Association where she had previously served as president and corresponding secretary. When not caring for her family, Cordean was renowned for her sewing skills, making clothing for herself and her daughter, as well as wedding dresses for family friends. She delighted in handicrafts of all kinds, including cake decorating, and ceramics. She was a lover of animals, especially dogs, and Cordean and Bob always enjoyed canine companions in the house.

The world is a darker place without her boundless energy, beautiful smile, colorful socks, and love of dancing. Cordean was preceded in death by her parents and husband, but her family takes comfort in knowing they are finally reunited. She is survived by her daughter, Renee; daughter-in-law, Kimberlee; sister, Shirley Schmidt; nephews, Tony (Debby) and Patrick (Arlan); niece, Gretchen; as well as an affectionate extended family around the country. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Bay Area Animal Services & Adoption Center or a charity of the donor’s choice. 

A Memorial Service will be held at 3 pm, April 12, 2025, at the Hyatt Ewald Funeral Home, 700 N. Monroe St., Bay City MI.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service from 12 Noon – 3 pm.  The family requests those attending to join them wearing fun and decorative socks.  To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com  Arrangements made with the Cremation Society of Mid Michigan.