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1932

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2018

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Willamina Duncan Obituary

Duncan, Willamina of Chelsea, Michigan Age 86, died Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born July 6, 1932 in Belfast, N. Ireland, the daughter of William Hugh & Mary Jane (Kerr) McCrea. Willamina was a member of Erin Presbyterian Church in Roseville, Michigan. On January 10, 1951, she married George Springer Duncan in Belfast, North Ireland, and he preceded her in death on September 25, 2011. Survivors include a son, Robert Laurence (Barbara) Duncan of Ocala, FL; a grandson, Sean Robert (Jessica) Duncan of Portage; a granddaughter, Heather Maureen (Matthew) Anderson-Duncan of Denver, CO; a great-granddaughter, Lillian Maeve Anderson-Duncan; and a sister, Charlotte Johnston of St. Catherine, Ontario. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Maureen Duncan, and a brother, Hugh McCrea. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 30, 10:30 am at Chelsea Retirement Community, Towsley Chapel, with Rev. Tina Zimmerman officiating. Visitation will be held Monday from 3-5 & 7-9 pm at Cole Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Cadillac Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association or Research.

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Published by Ann Arbor News from Oct. 26 to Oct. 28, 2018.

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Rick Harrington

October 20, 2022

I remember talking with your mother at your annual Thanksgiving parties, she was always very happy to see me and we would chat for a while. I always looked forward to talking with her. I miss her a lot.
Love,
Rick Harrington

Denise Thomas

October 20, 2020

Looking back, still the kindest and most engaging neighbor ever! Miss your presence Willa.

Kathy Rohlwing

October 29, 2018

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

October 29, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Rick and Sue Harrington

October 28, 2018

I will always remember talking to Willa at the annual Thanksgiving Day party at Barb and Bobs, she was really happy to see Sue and myself and was great to talk with. The memory's are forever. So sorry that she passed away.

Rick and Sue

October 28, 2018

I'm saddened to hear of Willa's death. Hopefully the family have memories from over the years to help them with their grief.
She was my sister in law by marriage and I only saw her now and then it has been a long time since then
In sympathy
Marg

Margaret Duncan

October 28, 2018

I am saddened to hear of Willa's death and hope the family are comforted by memories gathered from throughout the years. I only saw Willa now and then but always enjoyed spending time with her.
We were sister's in law by marriage
Marg

October 28, 2018

It is with a sad heart to hear that my dear dear cousin Willa has passed away. We were more like sisters as we were reared together and spent many many happy hours playing together. As we grew older we spent many holidays together both at home in N Ireland and in America. My heart goes out to her immediate family at this very sad time. Willa you will always have a special place in my heart and I treasure the great memories I have of you and our many happy times we shared. Deepest condolences from Lil Billy and family circle from Belfast N Ireland

Denise Thomas

October 27, 2018

Our deepest sympathy to the entire family of Willa.

Willa and George were our closest neighbors for many years. We will always remember all the kind gestures offered to us...and our many "at the fence" conversations.

God Bless All.

Denise and Debbie

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Memorial Events
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Oct

29

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cole Funeral Chapel

214 E Middle St, Chelsea, MI

Oct

29

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cole Funeral Chapel

214 E Middle St, Chelsea, MI

Oct

30

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

Chelsea Retirement Community, Towsley Chapel

MI

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