This memorial website was created in the memory of our Mother, Mary B. Duffy, 95, born on December 3, 1916 and passed away on April 13, 2012. We will remember her forever.
To read Mary's obiturary click on the "Her Life" tab. (above)
Please feel free to leave a memorial tribute on this page (below). We also encourage you to click on the Gallery and Stories tabs (above) to add pictures, videos, music, memories, or just to see the photos and read the stories that friends and family have shared. If you click on a photo you will get the larger version to view, and then click again, hit play and you can see a slide show of all the photos. You can also add your comments and memories to photos that you come across on these pages.
Tributes
Leave a tributeMy remembrance as a school mate of her daughter at Hamilton High West were the times I stopped to visit her daughter that I was always welcomed very warmly by her. My sympathy to the family.
From my reading of your mother's obituary and the many fond rememberances and tributes on this website, I have a vivid awareness of the wonderful and giving woman that your mother was. Her legacy lives on in her children and in all the lives that she has touched so deeply. My sincerest condolences.
strength and faith during this sad time. Her spirit lives on in you.
Thanks for everything, Mrs. Duffy!
with spirit, creativity and a loving nature. It is easy to see that you take after her . She will me missed. My thoughts are with you and
your family. Love, Margo
Valley as this is when the wild flowers are in full bloom. There were only
13 people on this tour and Mary was the only one alone. That started
our friendship with Mary.
Leave a Tribute
My remembrance as a school mate of her daughter at Hamilton High West were the times I stopped to visit her daughter that I was always welcomed very warmly by her. My sympathy to the family.
So. Seaside Park 1960's to 70's
Wow! What a wonderful tribute. I was a little girl growing up on Kathryn Ave right across the street. In a nastalgic moment, I was looking up the old summer house online and came to this somehow. John Sr. took me for my first trick ski adventure. Growing up with the Duffy's across the way was a part of my history. I am so glad Mary had such a long and seemingly healthy and beautiful life. Seeing this photo and the one on the boat surly brought tears to my eyes. Hi Mary Alice and John David! God Rest her Soul.............
Mrs. D.
Our family loves you so much. We have spent every holiday together, which I will never forget. I feel so lucky to have known you and spent so much time with you. You were a surrogate grandmother for Sophia and I, and we will never forget all the funny times we've had. Like when Grace, your snuggly couch partner, started at your side with some pets, then moved to sitting next to you on the couch with some more pets, and then the next thing we all realized was Grace, our fluffy 85lb golden retriever, was sitting across your lap. We thought she was crushing you, when really you were sitting there laughing at this loving dogs need to be close to you, and the warm and soft fur she provided. We knew eventually you would be over it because after a while she gets heavy haha. Also I will never forget how much you loved the restaurant Rats, and the beautiful art walk it provided. We had a great lunch there, and all enjoyed being there with you seeing all the beautiful and odd artwork.
Mrs. D you were a strong herione, I think thats how you spell it, and a beautiful woman inside and out. You were also sharp as a tack, and were always giving helpful life advice to Sophia and I. You told us to always smile, and only do things if it makes you happy, best advice anyone could ever give because she always said as long as it makes you happy. You helped us decide on colleges as well. Mrs. D we are all going to miss you sooo much! You were beautiful, strong, and super smart! Lots of love
Fond memories
I was lucky enough to have met Mary, while she was visiting John David in Shell Beach Calif about 18 years ago. I always looked forward to her visits and the laughs we would have while sitting in the front yard looking at the beach. She was such and interesting person with a lot of sound advice. I will miss Mary and her charming ways, but will always remember her for her smile, laughter and great kindness. Mary will always shine through John David and Mary Alice, she will never be gone to all that loved and respected her.