Calvin Leon Irwin, age 63 of Britton passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born December 17, 1959 in Tecumseh a son of the late Robert George and Madalyn Eunice (Downing) Irwin. On March 27, 2003 at Heritage Park in Adrian he married Therese Marie Villeneuve and they have shared 20 years together.

Calvin graduated from Britton High School in 1978. He has worked for the Village of Britton in the Department of Public Works for over 25 years. Calvin was a member of the Ridgeway Twp. Fire Department and a retired member of the Lenawee County Sheriff's Reserves. He loved working on and restoring tractors, tinkering on everything, mowing the grass and spending time in his garden. He and his wife loved sitting on the porch and were affectionately known as the "Porch Monkeys" because when you would go by the house if they were sitting on the porch or working in the yard you were always blessed with a wave.

Besides his wife, Therese, Calvin is survived by his children, Leland Irwin of Britton, Dustin (Amber) Irwin of Palmyra, Emily Shock of Inkster, Ashley Shock of Belleville and Markie (Taylor) Shock of Manchester; a brother, Chuck (Debbra) Irwin of Britton; two sisters, Connie Raymond of Adrian and Cheryl (Norman) Seegert of Dundee; seven grandchildren, Cayden Shock, Keeyara Dorsey, Elizabeth Irwin, Calvin Irwin, Max Irwin, Bo Shock and Allison Shock. Besides his parents and his first wife, Suzanne, Calvin was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Irwin, two sisters, Cathy Irwin and Carol Withrow and nephew, Billy Lee Raymond.

Visitation for Calvin will be from 4pm – 8pm on Monday, June 5, 2023 with a Fireman Walkthrough at 7pm at the Tecumseh Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be at 11am on Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor Dave McCarty officiating with visitation from 10 am until the service. Burial will be in Ridgeway Cemetery. Family ask that you dress comfortable and casual for the visitation and funeral service no fuss, no bus. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Thank you all for your love and support, it means so much to the family!