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Catherine Duane Obituary
Catherine L. Duane NAPERVILLE, Ill. - Catherine L. Duane, 93, formerly of Windsor, Conn., loving mother and grandmother, died peacefully Sept. 19, 2008, in St. Patrick's Residence in Naperville, Ill. Her daughter, Mary Rinaldi and husband Fred were at her side. Catherine was born in Bristol, Conn., April 21, 1915. She was married to James Duane in 1940 and lived most of her life in Windsor where she raised four children. She was employed by Underwood Typewriter, Mercer and Dunbar and also made Tiffany Lamps. She was a lifelong member of St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Windsor, until l995 when she moved to be near her family. Catherine is survived by her children, James E. Duane (Jan) of Salt Lake City, Utah, William J. Duane (Constance) of Chesapeake, Mary Rinaldi (Fred) of Naperville, Ill., and Robert J. Duane (Sunny) of Salem, N.H.; eight grandchildren, Megan Fitzgerald (Patrick), Sara Turnquist (Tyler), James Duane (Erin), Robert Duane, Jessica Duane, Evan Duane, Ethan Duane and Trevor Duane; four great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Madelyn Fitzgerald and Ava and Ella Turnquist. Catherine is also survived by her brother, Richard Long and niece, Judy Hayes. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna and Edward Long and her husband, James W. Duane. A memorial service was held today in Naperville and also Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Gertrude's Church, 550 Matianuck Ave., Windsor, Conn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick's Residence, 1400 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL 60563. Carmon Windsor Funeral Home has care of arrangements. To leave online condolences, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.
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Judy Young Burt
January 19, 2009
Mary, Fred and family, I was so sorry to learn of your loss and I want you to know I have fond memories of visiting your mom who was such a great friend to my grandmother, Charlotte Charbonnier. 2008 was a hard year for all of us as I lost my own mother, Millie Young in October and now my godmother and your aunt Mary Rinaldi in January. Please know that I have fond memories of all. I plan to be around Windsor for the next few months working on my mom's estate and would love to hear from you. God bless Katherine and all of you.
Kathy Melley Carroll
September 29, 2008
Mary, Fred and Family - please accept our deepest sympathies. I remember your Mom with fondness from St. Gab and high school days. I recall her driving me to the ER when I got bit by a neighbor's dog and never complaining that it was only a small puncture! Regards from my Mom, Rita, too.
Joyce Bazzano
September 28, 2008
Dear Mary & Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I have fond memories of her along with our St. Gab days. She was a very loving person and lived for her children. You were so lucky to have her in your life for as long as you did; I lost my Mom back in '91. We miss them terribly but they will always remain in our hearts along with all the wonderful memories.
Take care & God Bless.
Love, Joyce(Knickerbocker)Bazzano
Cindy Volinskus
September 28, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mickey Bunk
September 27, 2008
Duane Family, So sorry to learn of your Moms passing. She was a lovely lady and I have many fond memories of her while growing up. Hope all is well with you all.
Mary Rose Eaton
September 26, 2008
Dear Mary and Fred and your Rinaldi and Duane families - I will always remember your Mom's home in Windsor, her warmth and smile, and sense of humor, and how much she loved all of you! Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I send you my love. She was such a dear, and is now watching over all of you in heaven.
Love, Mary Rose
Barbara Sterrett
September 24, 2008
Dear Bill & Mary,
I have fond memories of your mom from the many hours I played next door with Lynne! We had a great, safe and caring neighborhood. (My folks are still there!!)
I send my thoughts and prayers to you and to your whole family, Barb Blaisdell Sterrett
Carmon Funeral Homes, Inc.
September 24, 2008
With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.
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