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Donna Duffy Obituary
Donna Jill Duffy, born Donna Jill Hutchins, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, and a resident since 2002 of The Woodlands, Texas, went home to her loving Savior on June 15, 2016.
Mrs. Duffy was married on January 15, 1966 at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Metairie, Louisiana, to 2nd Lieutenant Charles Gavin Duffy, III, USAF. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past January. Mrs. Duffy was a graduate of Mount Carmel Academy (Class of 1963) in New Orleans and was a member of one of the first entering classes of LSUNO, later renamed the University of New Orleans. Mrs. Duffy was a legal secretary in New Orleans for many years and then served as executive secretary to the president of Gervais Favrot Construction Company in New Orleans.
She is survived by her husband, Charles, a retired petroleum landman and oil and gas attorney, two adult daughters - Dr. Shannon E. Duffy, a professor at Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, and Erin Duffy Kelly, a helicopter pilot, of Austin, Texas, and the wife of Peter Daniel Kelly. Mrs. Duffy is also survived by her "Little Sugar," Eden Duffy Kelly, the five year old daughter of Erin and Peter, along with nephews Sean, Scott and Steven Hutchins, and grand-niece Ella Hutchins. Mrs. Duffy was preceded in death by her father, David John Hutchins, Jr., her mother, Rena Chauvin Hutchins and brother, David John Hutchins III.
A funeral Mass and memorial service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 20, 2016, at St. Simon and Jude Catholic Church, 26777 Glen Loch Drive, The Woodlands, Texas. Interment will take place in New Orleans.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donna Duffy
Bonnie Abadie
June 9, 2020
Im remembering you, Jill, as the fourth anniversary nears - my prayers are with your family.
Jude Wiggins
December 22, 2016
Charley - I am so sorry for your loss. Was looking for a neighbor's obituary and saw your wife's obituary. Needless to say I was also stunned to see you now live in The Woodlands. Life is strange.
Dava Willis
June 20, 2016
Charley:
My condolences & prayers to you and your family at this difficult time.
brent chappell
June 20, 2016
Dear Charley,
We are deeply saddened by the news. Jill will be dearly missed by all who were blessed enough to know her. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.
Scott
June 20, 2016
I am deeply saddened by the news. I pray that God will grant you and the girls the strength. My most sincere condolences. Rest in peace Aunt Jill.
Heather Kennedy
June 20, 2016
Words don't suffice, but please accept our condolences for the loss of Jill. Peace to you, Shannon, Erin, and Eden.
Bonnie Abadie
June 19, 2016
As cousins we enjoyed many family activities while growing up. As adults we continued to share quality time when we'd get together. I'll miss those visits when The Woodlands and New Orleans enjoyed a meal at Mandina's Restaurant, one of Jill's favorite "hangouts". I'll be remembering Jill - who enjoyed life - in my daily prayers.
Shannon, Erin, Charley and Donna Jill
Charles Duffy
June 19, 2016
Granddaughter Eden dancin' to the music
Charles Duffy
June 19, 2016
Donna Jill and her granddaughter Eden
Charles Duffy
June 19, 2016
Donna Jill with daughters Erin and Shannon
Charles Duffy
June 19, 2016
Donna Jill and Family at Mike Nicol's Wedding
Charles Duffy
June 19, 2016
Donna Jill and Friends in Greece
Charles Duffy
June 19, 2016
Charles Duffy
June 19, 2016
David Fisher
June 19, 2016
Sorry for your loss Erin. The pain fades, but the memories will stay.
Siobhan Lowen
June 19, 2016
Erin, I was so sorry to hear your mum has passed away.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.
Mary and Joe Patterson
June 19, 2016
Dear Charlie we send you and yours all our love and support at this sad time. Joe and I so enjoyed all the times we four got to spend together. Miss Jill and so glad we had such lovely times to remember.
Marcus Sims
June 18, 2016
Condolences to the family and friends.
Marcus Sims (Lafayette, LA)
Sheila Watson
June 18, 2016
Eden, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. Love, Sheila & Eamon
Donna Jill joins her husband, Captain Duffy, on Okinawa, 1968.
Charles Duffy
June 18, 2016
Donna Jill and granddaughter, Eden Duffy Kelly
Charles Duffy
June 18, 2016
Donna Jill lighting a candle at the Virgin Mary's house, Turkey
Charles Duffy
June 18, 2016
Donna Jill with husband Charley, parents and oldest daughter Shannon.
June 17, 2016
Elmore and Bonnie Abadie
June 16, 2016
We are remembering those times well spent with Jill - touring the mansions in Natchez, spending the day at French Quarter Fest surrounded by great jazz, eating delicious meals in New Orleans - Jill was always up for fun. Those are the memories we keep near. Charley, Shannon, and Erin - know that we will miss Jill dearly.
John Althans
June 16, 2016
Charlie, I am so sorry for the loss of your wife. May the Lord
bring you comfort in these times of sorrow.
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