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Eugene Haffey Obituary

Haffey Eugene "Gene" Haffey, 86, of Carroll, Ohio, passed away at the Pickering House on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. Gene was a member of David's United Church of Christ and he served in the U.S. Army. He was a milk hauler for 36 years; built, owned, and operated the Dairy Queen in Canal Winchester for 23 years; and drove a Bloom Carroll school bus for 20 years. He was a member of Olivedale and enjoyed square dancing and camping with Square Wheels, Family Ties, and Country Campers Clubs. Gene is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen Haffey; children, Edward Haffey, David (Barbara) Haffey, and Debra Gaunder; grandchildren, Jason (Katie) Haffey and Melanie (Ryan) Wildermuth; great grandchildren, Allyson Haffey and Ella Haffey; sister, Meriam Ernsberger; sister-in-law, Alpha Jo Haffey; and several nieces and nephews. Gene was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Clara Haffey and brothers Paul Haffey and Wilbur Haffey. Friends may visit at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 405 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, Ohio 43130 from 5-8 p.m. Thursday. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, in Greenfield Township Cemetery, 3866 Columbus-Lancaster Rd NW, Carroll, Ohio 43112. Donations may be made in memory of Gene to David's United Church of Christ, 80 W. Columbus St., Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110 or FairHoPe Hospice, 282 Sells Rd., Lancaster, Ohio 43130.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 2 to Sep. 3, 2014.

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Tom & Nicole Underwood

September 12, 2014

May he rest in peace.

Doug and Judy Grimes

September 12, 2014

Many condolences to Genes family so very sorry. We met Gene 6 years ago such a wonderful man. We will miss him very much.

September 4, 2014

Thoughts and prayers to his family. I only knew him as my bus driver as a kid growing up in Greenfield Township, but my memories of those rides home are great ones!

Jo Ann McKittrick Baumgartner

September 4, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with Helen and the entire family. I am saddened to hear of Genes passing. I worked with him at Dairy Queen back in the early 1970s. He always treated everyone so nice and he always had some great stories to tell.Everyone who worked with him had great respect for him. He will be missed. Always remember...it is never "goodbye"...it's "I'll see you later". You will see him again. That is God's promise to us and He never breaks His promises. God's peace be with you.

Tom Whitehead

September 4, 2014

Ms. Haffey, Dave, Deb and family, I'm very sorry to hear about Mr. Haffey's passing. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

Donna Miller

September 4, 2014

Helen, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this sad time. I have fond memories of both you and Gene.

Paul and Bobb Carter

September 3, 2014

Dear Helen and Family,

We were so saddened to learn of Gene's passing. We will always remember with fondness all the great times we had dancing with you and Gene. Those days can never be recaptured but we will always cherish those memories. May God bless all the Haffey Family and comfort you during the sad days ahead.

Adam H

September 3, 2014

My deepest, heartfelt sympathies to Dave and the Haffey family!

September 3, 2014

When I think of my Brother-in-Law these words come to mind; Integrity, Honesty, Sincerity. I will always remember Gene for the love he displayed to me, and he will be greatly missed. Helen, Deb, Ed, Dave, our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Frank and Terry Seifert
Pearce, Arizona

Barb (Farley) Hanners

September 3, 2014

Remember when they built and ran the DQ - great folks. Went to school with Eddie. Lived on Washington St., I believe. Thoughts are with the family. Hold tight to the memories.

Patty Hughes

September 3, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the Haffey family.

W. Grant Willis

September 2, 2014

Dear Mrs. Haffey:

I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Haffey's passing. I have such fond memories of working for the two of you at the Dairy Queen when I was in high school many years ago in the early 1970s. You and your family are in my prayers.

With Sympathy,
Grant Willis

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