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1940
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2009
Colette Cerafice Obituary
She was born May 9, 1940, in Derry City, North Ireland, to Annie and Henry (McQuigg) Heaney. She moved to Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1961, to Longview in 1988 and to Kelso in 2002.
Colette was a homemaker who enjoyed listening to opera, knitting and old movies. She had a great sense of humor, and was strong-willed, loving and caring.
She married Thomas A. Cerafice in 1959. They later divorced.
Survivors include a son, Gregory T. Cerafice of Plantation, Fla.; two daughters, Darlene R. Cerafice-Kirsh of Newbury Park, Calif., and Dawn A. Cerafice-Grochan of Westfield, N.J.; three sisters, her twin, Harriet Smoak of Longview, Dorothy Williams of Pensacola, Fla., and Betty Gilbert of Hudson, Fla.; five grandchildren, Bryan, Dylan, Ethan, Ryan and Christopher; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A sister, Joyce Plummer, preceded her in death.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cascade Northwest Funeral Chapel at Green Hills Memorial Gardens & Crematory. Deacon Fred Johnson of St. Rose Catholic Church will officiate.
Please sign the guest book at www.tdn.com/obits.
Memories and Condolences
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Gregory Cerafice
July 30, 2010
Mom I cannot believe it has been one year already. We really miss you and wished we could have had one last time to tell you we love you.
Until we meet again...
Love your son,
Gregory T. Cerafice
Gregory Cerafice
August 7, 2009
Mom we will remember and miss you forever. I know I speak for all of us when I say how much we love you.
For all those who offered prays, flowers, cards and attended her Memorial Service words are not enough to express our gratitude.
To our family even though we are far apart you are always in our heart.
Aunt Harriet thank you for being by my mother’s side at all times. You and Uncle Buddy (God rest his soul) are one in million type people and we will always have you in our prays.
God Bless you all!
Rest in Peace Mom...
Gregory T. Cerafice
Victoria/Mariah Smoak
August 5, 2009
Harriett and Colette's children: We will miss Colette very much! Please know we are praying for you all! *hugs*
Victoria and Mariah Smoak
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