Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Thomas Donaldson Duffy

Male 1902 - 1947  (45 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Thomas Donaldson Duffy was born 29 Aug 1902, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1947, Barton Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/132526638
    • Name: Thomas William Duffy
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-308176
    • Occupation: 1924, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; Optician

    Thomas married Euretta Violet "Retta" Harrison 21 Oct 1924, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Euretta was born 1906, , Ontario, Canada; died 1961; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Margaret Frances Duffy  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 May 1925, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Betty Marie Duffy  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1930; died 12 Mar 2000, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Margaret Frances Duffy Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born 21 May 1925, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/257379871
    • Name: Margaret Frances Dunn
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-396297

    Notes:

    Dunn, Margaret Frances

    May 21, 1925-November 11, 2012

    Come celebrate the exuberant life of Margaret Frances Dunn (nee Duffy) born in Toronto, Ontario but moved to Kitchener.

    Predeceased by her parents Retta and Thomas Duffy, her husband William Albert Dunn (1985), her sister Betty Spies (2000) and her long time and best friend, George E. Lackie (2007). Survived by her daughter Lauri Chomitz-Spon and her husband Roland Spon and her favourite grandchild ("Nana, I am your only grandchild!") Lindsay Chomitz, her niece Mary Margaret Spies, nephew Thomas Spies, several cousins and her many friends in Kitchener-Waterloo and Naples, Florida. Prior to her retirement, Margaret worked at Lackie Bros and Shirlite Mfg. In previous years, Margaret was the President of the Home and School Association of J.F. Carmichael Public School, a past member of the Granite Club, volunteer and the Clay and Glass Gallery, the Arthritis Society and the Quilt Gallery of St. Jacobs, Ontario.

    A devoted member of Grace Lutheran Church and the Ladies of Grace Group, both in Kitchener and in Naples, Florida. Margaret was an avid bridge player and belonged to numerous bridge clubs. She had many interests including bridge, swimming, walking, reading, writing letters, gardening, horseback riding, and playing with her beloved Siamese cat "Theo" and spending winters at the condo in Naples, Florida and summers at the cottage on Georgian Bay.

    "The time has come, the walrus said" for me to let you go. I love you Mom. You were the best mother I could have asked for, you were not only my mother but you were my best friend, my confident and my mentor and I let you go now knowing that you had the best time on this earth that you could have asked for and you will be greatly received in Heaven.

    Margaret's family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 from 4-4:45 pm at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held in the chapel at 5 pm on Wednesday followed by a reception. Pastor Robin Korsch of Grace Lutheran Church officiating.

    Cremation has taken place.

    Please wear cheerful, bright and colourful clothing. Margaret's favourite colour was yellow.

    As expressions of sympathy donations to Grace Lutheran Church would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Margaret's memorial.

    Margaret Dunn (2023). Available at: https://www.henrywalser.com/book-of-memories/1406985/dunn-margaret/obituary.php (Accessed: 5 August 2023).

    Margaret — William Albert Dunn. William was born 8 Dec 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Betty Marie Duffy Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born 1930; died 12 Mar 2000, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/242623079
    • Name: Betty Marie Spies
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-396299

    Betty — Glenn William Spies. Glenn was born 1929; died 25 Mar 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]