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Mary Duffy Obituary
Mrs. Duffy passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Hospice House of the Western Reserve in Cleveland with her loving family at her side.
Born March 31, 1928, in Cleveland, she had been a Lake County resident for the past 57 years, living in Willoughby before moving to Mentor.
Mary was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Willoughby and the Ladies Court of Mary. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many.
She was the beloved wife of Patrick J. Duffy; loving mother of Patrick Duffy of Wickliffe, William (Susan) Duffy of Willoughby and Eileen (Timothy) O'Connor of Willoughby; cherished grandmother of Timothy (Kelly) O'Connor, Brian O'Connor, Shannon Duffy and Krista Duffy; sister of Robert Heneghan of New Mexico and Sr. Justina Heneghan, RSM of Louisville, Ky.; sister-in-law of Mary Giblon; and an aunt and great-aunt of many.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Patrick J. and Catherine B. (Keaveney) Heneghan; siblings, Bernie Heneghan and Thomas Heneghan; and brother-in-law, Frank Giblon.
Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
The family suggests donations in her name be made to Little Sisters and Brothers of the Eucharist, c/o Fr. James O'Donnell, 2186 E. 35th St., Cleveland, OH 44115, or Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110.
Arrangements are entrusted to McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Homes in Willoughby and Mentor.
www.MCVfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Duffy
July 25, 2012
She was the most compassionate person and I am so honored to have known her. Love, Sarah
Valerie (Takacs) Barth
July 16, 2012
Mrs. Duffy was a kind and sweet woman whom I will always rememeber fondly. Her home was always open and she was always there to talk to. My hertfelt condolences to all of her family. Know that she left behind much love in this world, and I am sure she will be blessed in the next.
Sharon Edwards
July 13, 2012
My mom, Ceil Kukla Baker, was so happy to be her friend. May you receive the Lord's choicest blessings now and forever.
Mary Kelley-Bettendorf
July 13, 2012
My deepest sympathy. Mary Catherine was much loved and will be missed.
April Macchione
July 13, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss, you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
April and Chuck Macchione
Jim Kelly
July 12, 2012
I have so many good memories of Mrs. Duffy. She always greeted us with a smile and warm heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim, Sara, Loren, Katie and Rachel Kelly
Donna Schroeder
July 12, 2012
My sincere condolences to all the family.
Maureen Kelly
July 12, 2012
I am saddened to hear that this wonderful, calm and peace-filled lady is no longer among us.
My condolences to you all.
Carl Caldwell
July 12, 2012
Rest in God's peace Mrs. Duffy. Your kindness to all will always be cherished.
Carl& Beverly Caldwell and children
Charles and Karen Vrtovsnik
July 12, 2012
My condolences to Pat and Bill and all of the family.
July 12, 2012
Mary was a great and faithfilled lady. She always seemed so serene and I never missed getting a St. Patrick's Day card or Christmas card from her since I left willoughby 42 years ago. i am in Ireland but will remember her her at mass here. my condolences to you Pat and to your family. Peace Fr. Tom Mahoney
Bob Heneghan
July 11, 2012
May you rest in peace Aunt Mary. God bless the Duffy and Heneghan families.
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