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Gaffney, Carolyn (nee Grindon), baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Saturday, November 29, 2025. Loving wife of Harry Gaffney. Beloved mother of David (Michelle) Gaffney, Anne (Kevin) Hewlett and the late Michael Gaffney. Grandmother of Jack Gaffney, Jacob, Mason, Owen and Samuel Hewlett. Great grandmother of River Gaffney. Sister of the late Leger and Alfred Grindon. Sister in law of Joan Grindon and the late Claire Grindon. Aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend to many. The Gaffney family would like to thank the staffs at The Fountains of West County and Mercy Hospice for their outstanding care given to Mrs. Gaffney.
Services: Funeral from the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Saturday, December 13, 9:45 a.m. to St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, Ellisville for 10:00 a.m. Mass, with luncheon following at The Schrader Family Center, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Interment Private. Visitation Friday 3-7 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
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Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin14960 Manchester Road, Ballwin, MO 63011
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Carolyn was a blessing in my life. We studied together at St. Louis U. Afterwards we toured Europe. Then we were in each others weddings. Later in Claymont we shared families and friends. Indeed I cherish our friendship! Nancy Beckmann
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