Candace L. Kritch

Candace L. Kritch, age 65, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on September 14, 2021. She was born on March 27, 1956, in Ann Arbor, Michigan; daughter of Robert and Donna (Van Daalen) Boshoven. She was united in marriage to Edward George Kritch on September 6, 1980; spending 41 years devoted to one another.

Candace graduated from Northville High School in 1974 and continued her education at Miami University where she received a Bachelor of Education. She began her teaching career in 1980 as a Special Education Teacher at Canton High School. While teaching, Candace acquired her master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University. She retired from teaching in 2006 from Plymouth-Canton High School. Candace was a well-respected teacher and was an integral part of many students’ lives.

Candy, as many of her friends knew her, was an avid reader, loved swimming and enjoyed going up north to Glen Arbor and the Leelanau Peninsula. She was a loyal member of the Northville Swim Club, serving as secretary for many years. Candy was also an active member of the Northville Mother’s Club. She shared an unconditional love for her dogs and cats she owned over the years and adored all animals. Candy liked to watch the birds in her backyard enjoy the weekly meals she supplied them. Animals made her very happy. The most valuable aspect of her life was her family, she was so proud of her daughters. Candy was a strong, loving, and dedicated wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend.

She is survived by her husband Ed Kritch; her daughters, Julie Kritch and Jennifer Kritch; her siblings, Jami Boshoven (Bonnie), Lynda Lomangino (Anthony), and Robert Boshoven (Lorie); and her grandchildren, Charlie Kritch and Henry Leight. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial contributions would be appreciated to the Brain Injury Association of Michigan, 7305 Grand River Ave., Suite 100, Brighton, MI 48114.