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Karen Duffin Obituary

DUFFIN-Karen M. (nee Simmons) September 21, 2007, beloved wife of Arthur D. Duffin; dear mother of Ann Marie (Thomas) Mruk of Allentown, NJ and Melissa J. Duffin; loving grandmother of Lauren and Ashley Mruk and Joseph Gunnells; sister of Judy (Wayne) England, Robert (Phyllis) Simmons, and Paul (Tina) Simmons; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME INC., 911 Englewood Ave. Sunday from 2-6 PM and Monday from 4-8 PM. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church (Englewood Ave.) Tuesday at 9:30 AM. (Please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, donations to Gilda's Club of WNY, 1140 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209.

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Published by Buffalo News from Sep. 22 to Sep. 23, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
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Judy&Ed Seibert

September 27, 2007

Art,We are so sorry for your loss.Karen was such a wonderful person.

Gina Allen

September 24, 2007

Ann, Tom, Lauren, Ashely and The Duffin Family,
My heart goes out to all of you. Ann your mother was such a beautiful person. I will pray for you and your family during this difficult time. Ann we will take care of you here in Jersey.
Love,
Gina Allen and Family

John Kirwan

September 24, 2007

Melissa -

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.

I feel very fortunate that I was able to meet your mother. She was truly a beautiful person.

Love,
John & Annette

Ro Yeates

September 23, 2007

Dear Art, Ann and Missy,
Now that your wife/mother is gone, release her, let her go
She has so many things to see and do
You must not tie yourself to her with tears.
Be thankful for all your beautiful years.
She gave you her love you can
only guess
How much you gave to her in happiness
So grieve awhile for her, if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust
It's only for a time that you all must part
So bless the memories within your heart
And then, when you all come that way alone
She will greet you with a smile and say "WELCOME HOME"
The family of Ro Yeates wishes to express their deepest sympathy
for the loss of your loved one.
Karen will never be forgotten but held in reverence for who she was and how she cared for all of us.

September 23, 2007

Art,Please accept my deepest sympathy of your loss,I also lost my wife Sharon,8/15/07,so I know the hurt..again I am so sorry,my deepest sympathy..Angelo Martinelli,North Tonawanda NY

Jayme Oldfield

September 22, 2007

To the entire Duffin Family:

I am so sad to hear about your loss. I have great memories of Mrs. Duffin. I hope your memories of her will help uplift your heavy hearts. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

I am always here if you need me.

Antoinette ( Butch ) Oldfield

September 22, 2007

Dear Art, Ann, and Missy,
I am so sorry for the loss of your loving wife and mother. Karen was so special. I'll never forget the day Lynn was getting married and my dress needed a quick stitch. Karen was there as soon as she could get her needle and thread together. She is at peace now and no longer suffering. They say that time will heal but it doesn't. You just learn to live with the pain of your loss. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this most sorrowful time. My love to all of you.

Mary&Carl Gonda,Jill&Dan Bach

September 22, 2007

Duffin, Annie & Missy,
We are heartbroken to hear about Karen. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do to make this time easier on you please let us know.

Nancy Klein

September 22, 2007

May God bless and keep those who mourn your loss as you finally go home. May their tears be dried and their spirits comforted.

Martin Jurewicz

September 22, 2007

Sorry for you loss Art. Karen will be in Linda's and my prayers. God Bless

Katie Mruk

September 22, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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