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Catherine G. Duncan

Catherine Duncan Obituary

DUNCAN
CATHERINE G., "JERRIE" age 75 on Oct. 6, 2007. Catherine was predeceased by her first husband, John Paul Donovan. Beloved wife of William Patrick Duncan; Mother of Kathleen, Catherine (Jack), Patrick (Karen), John (Veronika), Maureen (Victor), Thomas (Dee), Jane (Kipp), Michael (Margy), Joan, Daniel (Ann Marie), Tom Paul, James (Rochelle), Irene (Brandon) and Joseph. Also survived by 32 wonderful grand-children and one great grand-child with another on the way. Relatives and friends are invited to Catherine's Life Celebration, Wednesday evening Oct. 10th , from 7 P.M. till 9 P.M. at the CRAFT GIVNISH FUNERAL HOME OF ABINGTON, 1801 Old York Road (at Old Welsh Road) and again at Craft's, Thursday beginning at 9:30 A.M.; immediately followed by her Funeral Mass, 11 A.M.; at the Church of St. David, 316 N. Easton Rd., Willow Grove, PA 19090. Interment St. Dominic's Cemetery, Frankford Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations in Catherine's memory should be made to the above-mentioned church. www.lifecelebration.com

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Oct. 9, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Duncan

22 Entries

Marnie Wilson

January 4, 2025

Miss you so much Mom! Not a day goes by that I not thinking of you and Bill! Love you both! All my Love!

Robin White

October 3, 2019

Cant believe its been 12 years. I wish you could see us all now, you would be proud. Keep looking out for us ❤

Catherine

June 2, 2008

Mom, not a day goes by without you on my mind.

March 15, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMOM !! I know im a few days late but I had a hectic week this week so. Love you and miss you like crazy. you are one of the strongest people i know and i think of you for strength. love you

irene

February 23, 2008

Mom, now you can relax. Bill is with all of you now. I know you will all be fine.

John Donovan

October 26, 2007

My sincere thanks to all who were part of my mom's life and supported mom and our families in time of need. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. I wish I could have attended the viewing and service to thank everyone in person but a health issue did not allow me to be there.

Gary and Mary Post

October 19, 2007

Jerry, how fortunate for so many to have been on this earth with you. I, all, will have the fondest memories of wisdom, humor, making the best from what direction took, strength of faith. A substantial person through thick and thin, of which, Jerry, you saw much too much thin. Everyone around you was more important than yourself. Problems, serious setbacks, disasters were overcome by you with the subtle, keep it real, stay between the lines, I'll fix it outlook that seemed to work. Mentor: it also worked for me, KISS.
Over the years, Jerry and I kept in touch (63, to be exact), bounced info on relatives on both ends as to new children, passings of friends and family. In later years, reminiscing about all the family holidays, get-togethers, family history (and what a history!).
We spoke last in Sept. 2007, not thinking of the 'don't make a plan' docturn, about putting together all our historic info. and documents together and making a family get-together as we weren't getting any younger, at which point Jerry reminded me that she used to change my diaper! Maybe this is where I got the one-liner mentality from? Worked for Jerry, works for me.
What doesn't work is getting my head around the void that you left. Time, perspective, many great memories will blend with all the others before you.
You will be in my thoughts, Jerry. Rest.

Shannon Donovan

October 14, 2007

You are in our hearts and prayers Grandma Gerri. We love and miss you very much.

catherine donovan

October 13, 2007

MOM, I miss you So Much. Catherine

My light & my strength

October 11, 2007

Jack & Shirley Birmingham

October 11, 2007

Our condolences and prayers go out to the Donovan and Duncan Families. I know she will be greatly missed.

amanda & graham judd

October 11, 2007

our thoughts go out to dear bill and family at this sad time. we have fond memories of jerrie which we will treasure.
jerrie will be sadly missed
god bless
graham & amanda

Joe Bianchimano

October 10, 2007

JERRI , was a great lady,she always talked about her family. I cut and styled her hair for many years at the Hairloom,in Abington 1 of my very favorite clients we would always chat and have a cigerate ,she always made me feel like her family I will miss Jerri,

Robin White

October 10, 2007

She was the best mommom ever... when my sisters & I were younger, she loved us unconditionally but never took any bologna. I remember playing darts in her basement, walking to the gas station for candy, making plastic bottle wind vanes, going to the park, playing with the piano, our shared birthday cakes at mom's & the "going off to college" basket she put together for me. She is going be deeply missed, but never forgotten...

Barbara vonHummel

October 10, 2007

Geri you were such a great friend

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful daughter Irene with me. She gave me a wonderful grandson and I will always consider her a very special part of my life. I hope that is some very small way, I can fill in a little for you, and that she will call on me for help, comfort, or just to be a friend and confident.

I hold fond memories of you Geri; our great lunches (we should have had more), our cruise to New England,and our Saturday morning chats.

Say hi to my Bill, Kirk and Josh and all our other loved ones up there.

See ya,

Love, Barby

valerie hyams

October 10, 2007

I will miss you my dear dear friend .Life on Corinthian Ave will never be the same. May God bless your wonderful , loving and heartbroken family. valerie

Catherine White

October 9, 2007

I just want my family to know that I miss them and love them all. I wish I could be there.

Debbie (Donovan) Swartzentruber

October 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the all the Donovan and Duncan family on the loss of their Mom and Grandmom Gerry. I'm so sorry for your loss.

I thank her for providing me with all the basics I needed for being a young wife and mother.

And I thank her for being a wonderful grandmother to my children and grandchild.

Tracey Eckert

October 9, 2007

Jerrie was a inspirational lady to us all. She will be remember fondly. Your are all in my prayers. Love Tracey Eckert and family

Nancy Salkowski

October 9, 2007

Being friends with Cathie for 50+ years, Mrs "D" always treated me as one of her own. I will miss her petting my hair. My condolences to Bill and to all in the Duncan and Donovan families. Love, Nancy

Deacon Paul Hiryak

October 9, 2007

My prayers are with the Duncan and Donovan families during this time of loss. May God bless you and comfort you.

Gary Huster

October 9, 2007

Catherine will truly be missed for she was a great lady surrounded by a loving & wonderful family. May God Bless you all in your time of need. The Husters, Douglassville, Pa.

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