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Harriet DuFort Obituary

Harriet F. DuFort, 94, of Midland, passed away on March 17, 2014 at MidMichigan Medical Center. She was born on Feb. 24, 1920 in Midland, to the late Charles G. and Anna Maria (Sinclair) Glasgow.

Harriet married Cecil J. DuFort on Jan. 13, 1939. He preceded her in death on July 15, 2010. Harriet and Cecil wintered in Florida for 26 years and she loved crossword puzzles.

Harriet is survived by her sons, Laurence (Beverly Alexander) and Joseph (Marilyn) DuFort; grandchildren, Troy (Leslie Wood) DuFort, Brian (Melina Wood) DuFort, Ann-Marie DuFort, David (Amber McLaren) DuFort, Chantee (Robert) Mock DuFort and Anjanette (Alex) Hill; and five great-grandchildren.

Harriett was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Anna Glasgow; brother, Harold; and sisters, Ethelyn Glasgow, Marguerite Gray and Kathryn Nash.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Smith-Miner Funeral Home, with Deacon Al Oliver officiating.

Friends can visit with the family on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 from 4-7 p.m., and on Thursday, from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider St. Brigid of Kildare or donor's favorite charity. On-line condolences can be given at smithminer.com

Published by Midland Daily News on Mar. 18, 2014.
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Larry and Joe, We had many happy memories and fellowship with your parents here in Lakeland and in Science City where the we lived also.

Vera L Weeks

March 21, 2014

Larry and Joe, we have happy memories of your Mother. Karen and John Wackerly

March 20, 2014

Larry and Joe, We were saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. It is always hard when we lose our parents. Our prayers are with your families. Jim and Peg Jones

Jim and Peg Jones

March 19, 2014

Joe and Larry,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Linda Page-Kaleto

March 19, 2014

Joe and Larry,

I'm sorry for your loss.

Mike Riggie

March 19, 2014

Many happy memories of Uncle Cecil and Aunt Harriet. May they rest in peace.
George and Virginia

March 18, 2014

So Sorry to hear about your mother Joe. You and your family are in my thoughts.

March 18, 2014

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