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Father Donn P. Tufts

Silver Lake, Michigan

Jul 2, 1946 – Jul 19, 2016 (Age 70)

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BORN
July 2, 1946
DIED
July 19, 2016
AGE
70
LOCATION
Silver Lake, Michigan

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Tufts, Father Donn P. Silver Lake (Mears) Father Donn Patrick Tufts, age 70, of Silver Lake, retired Roman Catholic Priest in the Grand Rapids Diocese, passed away unexpectedly on Tues. July 19, 2016. He was born July 2, 1946 in Muskegon, the son of Hiram Defoe Tufts and Patricia Ruth Manning...

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To the family of Fr Donn,
So sorry for your loss. Fr Donn was the kindest, most gentle person I have ever know, he cared about everyone. His shinning heart will truly be missed by all.

In loving memory of Fr. Donn!
Georganne Golin-Fralick & Family

My sincere sympathy for the great, untimely loss of a dear man! Fr. Donn was the asst pastor at St Francis church in Muskegon when my family first met him. He became a spiritual mentor to me at a very difficult time in my life. He married 2 of my children & baptized 4 of my grandchildren! His homilies always touched me as he related to everyday life & its ups & downs.
He will be dearly missed.

We are shocked and saddened at your loss. We knew Fr. Donn in an unusual role. I am an Episcopal Priest and my wife is a life long Roman Catholic. We often attend one another's churches to share our spiritual life. Donn was totally unique in that he was not limited by the concerns of our respective denominations, he was welcoming to everyone. We always looked to see where he was celebrating so we could join him at our Father's Table. His sermons were right on point (I should know, I have been...

God Bless the entire Tufts family. Father Donn was a wonderful servant of God.

To all members of the Tufts Family, we offer our condolences on Father Donn's passing. He truly was a people person. He filled in for the priests at Our Lady of Fatima on occasion, and we always enjoyed having him there. Fr, Donn baptized one or two of our grandchildren while serving at IHM in Grand Rapids. Cherish the memories you have made with him. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Mike and Judie MGovern

So sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with your Family

Dear and Debbie, my deepest Sympathy to both of you and all of the family ! I know how much Donn love coming and visiting with you Victor & Debbie. Cooking & sharing recipes , those will be some of the most remember times you will have good and bad . Too look back and on and laugh . Victor you have all the great / armory time as boys growing up with him share with your grand kids about uncle Donn. Remember he will always be with you in your heart & thoughts . He is with God and in no pain...