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Duane Farnsworth Obituary
Newark: Much loved husband, father, father-in-law, grandpa and great grandpa. On June 7, 2012 at age 82. Mr. Farnsworth is survived by his wife of 61, Barbara, daughters; Cheryl (Joe) De Luca and Karen (David) Hawe; grandchildren, Jason and his son Patrick Blankenberg, Hillary (Troy) VanHout and their daughters, Kelsi and Kalyn; Jessica (Joe) Surace and their daughter Jessica Mae; sister-in-law Beverly Gullo; as well as many dear friends and relatives. Duane is predeceased by a sister Hazel Hardison & brother Wesley Farnsworth.
There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Sunday at the Port Gibson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice in Duane's name. Remembrances may be made to:
www.murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com
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tom farnsworth
June 11, 2012
Barb...........so sorry. I'll always miss Duane's laughter and storytelling.
Tom & Joani
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Ray and Shirley (Harding) Henry
June 9, 2012
Dear Barb, Cheryl, Karen, and family, Ray and I are so sad to hear of your loss. We will remember Duane as happy and full of fun.
Bill & Eydie Chamberlin
June 8, 2012
Rest in peace my friend, We'll see you later. My condolences to you Barb and the rest of the family
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