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Lorraine M. (Boyle) Duffy
Underhill Center Lorraine Marie (Boyle) Duffy, 76 passed away unexpectedly on Saturday October 11, 2008 in her home. Lorraine was born on May 9, 1932 in Wilkes-Barre, PA daughter of the late Neil and Mary (Hellauer) Boyle. She retired from IBM with over 10 years of service. She has worked for 13 years at the Girl Scout Council of Vermont as their dedicated receptionist. She was the proud recipient of the Girl Scout Honor Pin. She loved to travel bringing back memories to share with others over good food. She was often heard saying “I don't eat I dine”. She enjoyed watching old movies and listening to show tunes. She was known to many as “Mom” and her door was always open. Lorraine’s happiest moments were spent with her grandchildren whom she adored. And they adored their “Gammy”. Lorraine was very proud of her grandchildren and attended all of their special events. She was a special grandmother that everyone wanted to share. She had a wonderful sense of humor that will be greatly missed by the many people fortunate enough to have known and loved her. "Her ways were ways of pleasantness" She is survived by: Her two sons: Donald Jr. and wife Bente of Fletcher; Tim and wife Amanda of Bakersfield; Two daughters: Kelly Betzina and husband Kirk of Jeffersonville; Laure LaForce and husband Todd of Jeffersonville; Two sisters: Ann Marie DeSantis of Delaware; Jean Brown and husband Richard of South Carolina; Her brother-in-law Robert Duffy and wife Virginia of Maryland; Thirteen grandchildren: Bryce; Ashley; Sean; Kirk; Justin; Josh; Jeffrey; Regan; Sarah; Lilian; Erik; Michael;
Noah;
A Great granddaughter Mackenzie; Many nieces, nephews & cousins Her loving and faithful companions “Lolly” and “Rusty”. She was also predeceased by: Her husband Donald Edward Duffy, Sr. in 1981; Her grandson Christopher Joseph Duffy in 1987; And her brother Neil Boyle in 2008. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday October 16, 2008 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Fairfax Chapel. A graveside committal service with interment in the family lot in Underhill Flats Cemetery, Underhill will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in Lorraine’s memory may be made to the Girl Scout Council of VT 79 Allen Martin Dr. Essex Jct., VT 05452. Those who wish may forward their online condolences by visiting www.awrichfuneralhomes.com (http://www.awrichfuneralhomes.com). Arrangements are by John D. Workman, A. W. Rich Funeral Home 1176 Main St. Fairfax, VT 05454.