Young, Eleanor Marie

Eleanor M. Young, age 79 died peacefully, October 29, 2006 in Muskegon, MI (formally of Port Huron, MI). She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and formally a member of St. Stevens Catholic Church in Port Huron, MI. She was a bus driver for 28 years for the Port Huron School District. She was an avid gardener, cat fancier, and loved her red hats! Born July 28,1927, to Alexander Barette and Theresa Nichols Barette in Flint, Michigan. She was swept off her feet by Donald E. Duffin, Jr. ( son of Donald E. Duffin Sr. and Katheen Bradley Duffin). They were married November 27, 1948 in Flint, MI. Donald preceded her in death, due to a traffic accident, September 6, 1963. She was remarried to Stephan Young in 1967 and he preceded her in death in 1991. She is survived by her Daughter, Rose (Hugh) White of Muskegon, MI; a son, Robert E. (Vat) Duffin of Port Huron, MI. Grandchildren: Hugh T. (Karla) White II, Heather (Oscar) Harris of Muskegon and Robert E. Duffin II of Washington. Great Grandchildren (the joys of her life): Jackie White, Huey White, Kassidy White, Nathaniel White, and Halley Harris, all of Muskegon. Siblings: Harold ( Rozetta) Barette, Charlotte ( Wm.) Williams of Flint, MI; Sisters-in-law: Helen (Leo) Capadagli of Orion, MI and Mary (Wm.) Warren of Hudson, Fl. Brother-in-law: Leroy Cornelius and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass at Prince of Peace Church, Muskegon, MI will be held Friday November 3, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers the family will accept donations to 1920 Whitehall Road, Muskegon, MI 49445.