Sharon Ann Duffy

Sharon Ann Duffy, age 73 of Hastings passed away April 21, 2012, peacefully at her home. She was born July 30, 1938 in Hastings, Michigan the daughter of Dan and Madeline (Durbin) Shay.

Sharon attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1956. She married Joseph Duffy on October 25, 1956.  Sharon was employed by Pennock Hospital and Eye & ENT Specialists, retiring from Dr. Jeffery Dinges' office in 2008.  Sharon's gift was caring for others. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, spending time at the beach, bible study, baking and doing random acts of kindness for others.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dan and Madeline Shay; husband, Joe Duffy; daughter, Theresa Duffy and brother, Jack Shay.

Sharon is survived by her son, Dan (Theresa) Duffy of Byron Center, MI; daughter(s)Katie (Paul) Skinner of Elmore, AL, Colleen (George) Takacs of Kalamazoo, MI and Polly (Tom) Herbstreith of Hastings , grandchildren: Katy (Eric) Rendak, Matt and Josh Duffy, Alex Skinner, Nathan, Abbie and Ryan Takacs, Megan, Hannah and Ben Herbstreith; siblings: Mike (JoAnn) Shay of Battle Creek, MI, Sue Shea of Guerneville, CA, Shirley Keeler of Hastings, MI and many nieces, nephews and cousins.