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1935 Vincent 2010

Vincent Duffney

December 24, 1935 — April 10, 2010

Vincent Duffney April 10, 2010

Vincent J. Duffney Sr., age 74, of Tacoma, Washington and formerly of Faribault, died Saturday, April 10, 2010 at his home in Tacoma after a brief battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial was held at the St. Ann Catholic Church in Tacoma, WA on Thursday, April 15, 2010. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Lawrence Cemetery in Faribault. Visitation will be held at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Vincent Joseph Duffney Sr., the son of Wilfred J. and Mary A. (Kiernan) Duffney, was born on December 24, 1935 in Erin Township, Rice County, MN. He graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School and later served in the U.S. Army. He married Mildred Leslie 42 years ago in Faribault. Vincent worked as a nurse''s aid at the Faribault Regional Center for 15 years, then moved to Tacoma, WA and worked as an LPN for Western State Hospital for more than 20 years until his retirement. He was a member of the Faribault Aerie 1460 Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Faribault Moose Lodge No. 2098. Vincent enjoyed traveling the country and visiting his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mildred; five sons, Vincent J. (Tamara) Duffney Jr. of Tacoma, WA, Kevin (Kriss) Duffney of Graham, WA, Brian (Sue) Bowman of Blooming Prairie, MN, Bruce (Linda) Bowman of Faribault, MN, and Craig (Barb) Bowman of Spanaway, WA; two daughters, Mary Ellen (Alan) Davis of Puyallup, WA, and Sheila (Bob) Kenworthy of University Place, WA; 12 grandchildren; one great grandson; brother, Mahlon Duffney of Faribault; sister, Alice Cughan of Sumner, WA; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Kristen; two brothers, Edward and Wilfred "Jerome" Duffney; and three sisters, Gertrude Huff, Florence Kallal, and Eileen Duffney. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to Bethlehem Academy.

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