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Kayla Duff

Female 1997 - 2020  (22 years)


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  • Name Kayla Duff 
    Born 22 Sep 1997 
    Gender Female 
    Misfortune 2020  Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    murdered 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-122573 
    Died 11 Sep 2020  Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I122573  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

  • Notes 
    • Friends, family gather in colourful clothing to remember Kayla Duff

      By Robert Williams Record Reporter

      CAMBRIDGE - No one was wearing black at a celebration of life for Kayla Duff at Riverside Park in Cambridge on Wednesday.

      The event called for friends and family to "wear your craziest and most colourful outfit," and the roughly 50 people in attendance followed the request.

      As per the family's wishes, media left the park slightly before 4:30 p.m. to let the gathering grieve in peace.

      Reporters on scene were directed not to approach attendees.

      Last Friday morning, Waterloo Regional Police responded to reports of a medical emergency at a townhouse near Queen Street West and Winston Boulevard in Hespeler.

      Duff, 22, was later identified by loved ones as the victim of a homicide. Police said an autopsy determined she died of multiple stab wounds.

      A 41-year-old woman has been charged with second-degree murder in connection to the death. Melissa Duff-Shore made a brief court appearance in Kitchener on Monday by audio from Vanier jail in Milton. She is expected to return to court on Friday.


      "Friends, Family Gather In Colourful Clothing To Remember Kayla Duff". 2020. Therecord.Com. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2020/09/16/friends-family-gather-in-colourful-clothing-to-remember-kayla-duff.html.


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      It is with great sadness that Kayla Duff's family announce her passing on September 11, 2020. Kayla was born 22 years ago on September 22, 1997 and was a ray of light to all those who had the chance of knowing her. With a heart of gold and compassion beyond her years, Kayla was the first to jump in to help a friend in need. She was among many things, the most genuine, caring and loving person to have ever blessed this earth, a true hero to all those around her.

      Kayla will be remembered by those who knew her, she leaves behind her sister Samantha, grandmother Joni, aunt Jennifer, eldest friend Breeanah, uncles Nick and Max, mother Melissa, father Dennis, grandparents Karen, Fernando, Doug, Marlene and uncle Wally. Kayla joins in heaven her great-grandmother Patricia, grandfather Stephen, friends Baylee and Ali.

      Kayla adored all things living, she rejoiced in nature, loved all animals and held those she knew close to her heart. Luckily, life is not measured by the breaths you take but by the love that you give. Her wings were ready, even though our hearts were not. Until we meet again.

      In Kayla's memory, donations may be made to the Cambridge Self Help Food Bank. Family and friends are invited to sign Kayla's online book of condolences.

      "Kayla Duff Obituary - Cambridge, ON". 2020. Dignity Memorial. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/cambridge-on/kayla-duff-9356196.

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