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Clarita DUFFIN Obituary

DUFFIN, Clarita "Re"

Age 88 of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at the Suites of Walnut Creek. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and a sister. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, James of Kettering; children, Michael (Shannon), Kevin (Kathy), Ken (Larixa), Terry (Kathy), Anne (Wally) Martinson; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. A graduate of the University of Dayton, Clarita was a 55 yr. member of St. Albert the Great Parish where she was very

involved in church activities along with other charitable

organizations. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 noon, Monday, September 20, 2021, at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 3033 Far Hills Ave., Kettering, Ohio 45429. Entombment in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may call from 10 am until mass time Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420. Online condolences may be made to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2021.

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Ed Brown

September 20, 2021

Mike, we will truly miss your Mom. She always made all of us feel welcome but wasn't afraid to keep us in line either. We will keep you and your families in our prayers.

Dale and Gail Stockamp

September 18, 2021

It's such a bittersweet time as Re will be missed yet comforting in knowing she's face to face with her Lord! May you feel Jesus' loving arms carrying you through this time and always!

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Love in Christ, Dale and Gail

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Memorial Events
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Calling hours

10:00 a.m.

St. Albert the Great Catholic Church

OH

Sep

20

Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 p.m.

St. Albert the Great Catholic Church

3033 Far Hills Ave, Kettering, OH

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