SUSAN CATHERINE DUFFY

SUSAN CATHERINE DUFFY (NEE YOUNG) Susan passed away peacefully on October 9, 2005, at Freeport Hospital, Grand River Health Centre, Kitchener, in her 68th year, after a ten year valiant battle with breast cancer. Beloved wife of Ernest for 45 years. Proud and loving mother of Joanne and her husband Robert Adamson, John and his wife Tracy, Patrick and his wife Tracy, and Leslie and her husband Gerard Boyle. Devoted and cherished grandma of Kevin, Michael, Gillian, Lauren, Katherine, Margaret, Sarah, Caroline, Eddie, Charlotte, Madeline, Laura and step-granddaughters Rachelle and Kathryn. She was the best wife, mother, and grandmother. Susan, born in Cape Breton, was the eldest of eight. She will be sadly missed by her brothers Bill Young and his wife Sylvia, and Wendell Young and his wife blanche. She will be sadly missed by her sisters Theresa and her husband Tom Turner, and Geraldine Eischtedt. She will also be fondly remembered by brothers-in-law Emmett Duffy and Celine, Jack Duffy and Florence, Maurice and Veronica Duffy, Reg and Betty Duffy, and sister-in-law Elizabeth Carmichael. Aunt Sue will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Susan was predeceased by her parents John and Georgina, sisters Marion McLellan, Eileen Young, and Diane Young. She was also predeceased by her sisters-in-law Marie Callaghan and Jean Duffy, and her brothers-in law Joseph Carmichael and Harold Callaghan. Sue will always be remembered fondly by her many friends across Canada and USA. Her huge heart, open arms, endless energy, quick wit, boundless generosity, infectious smile and joie de vivre will never be forgotten by those who knew her. Her family would like to thank Dr. Margo Mountjoy and Dr. Carolyn Campbell, and her many nurses and hospital Staff at Freeport Hospital, Grand River Health Centre, and Guelph General Hospital, for their care and compassion and high level of professionalism. Resting at the Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home, HART CHAPEL, 1099 Gordon St., Guelph, ON, on Monday from 7-9 and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A vigil for Susan will be held on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday October 12, 2005 at the Church of Our Lady, Guelph, at 11 a.m. Interment at Marymount Cemetery, Guelph. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, or the Multiple Sclerosis Society - Wellington would be greatly appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home or condolences at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com).