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Giffin; Opal Lorraine

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Giffin;

GIFFIN – Opal L., 61, of Liverpool passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Monday, January 12, 2015.
Born in Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Florence (Oickle) Rafuse.
Opal was an active supporter of the Queens S.P.C.A. and helped foster kittens. She enjoyed the beach and clam digging and gardening.
She is survived by hers sons Devin (Penny Whynot) of Brooklyn; Dale (Crystal) of Edmonton, AB, grandsons Cameron and Kyle, sisters Ruby Schrader of Bridgewater and Molly (Bill) Dauphinee of Liverpool, brothers Paul (Lynn) of Windsor, ON., Stephen (Lynn) of Western Head.
She was predeceased by her brothers Murray, Rufus, Billy and Winford.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. At Opal’s request, there will be no funeral service. No flowers by request, donations may be made to Queens S.P.C.A.. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

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  1. Janet and George Fletcher

    Steven and Lynn; We were sorry to hear about Opal. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.

  2. Angela Jones (Lake)

    To Opal’s family

    I am so sorry to hear of Opal’s passing. I grew up knowing her and I remember her happy and joyful spirit. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

  3. Jamel and Rhonda Perry and Catherine MacEachern

    Dear Penny and Family:

    Please accept our condolences; both Jamel and I have known Opal for many years. Years ago I use to babysit when the boys were very little. We are sending prayers to your family.

  4. Pam Everett

    To my dearest Opal
    Everytime I eat a hotdog I will always remember you it will take me to the time when we were lost in the valley and every road we took we ended up at the larsens hotdog factory.I will never forget how hard we laughed that day so for now our laughter has been put on hold until we meet again my friend rip
    love pam everett

  5. virginia oickle -whynot

    To Opals Family
    We are so very sorry for your loss she will always be in our hearts
    We wanted to offer our love prayers and support to all of you.
    Please know that God is caring for you through the hands and hearts of others
    Love always cookie and aunt shirl xo

  6. shirley ann oickle -wambolt

    My deepest sympathies to Opals family
    I am so glad that you are free from pain but so sad that you are gone you put up a good fight my friend and I will never forget you and your smile love you always.
    When you lose a loved one you gain an angel whose name you know .
    Im so sorry for your loss
    love always Shirley Ann

  7. Rose Roy

    To the family of the late Opal Giffin

    My sincere sympathy to you all. I used to work with Opal and she was always a happy person. She is now free from pain and flying among the Angels. Cherish the memories and know that she will be watching over all of her loved ones. R.I.P. My friend.

  8. Ronnie Munroe

    So sorry to hear this Opal was always good to me a lovely woman my thoughts are with the family.

  9. Jean Brown

    To Opal’s family. I am so sorry for your loss. You should have had Opal with you for many more years. I first met Opal when she came out to help me in my garden. We spent a few lovely afternoons weeding and creating a new garden path. I will always think of her when I use that path.

  10. Sally (Lake) Belding

    To Opal’s sons and the family I am very sorry for your loss…my deepest sympathy’s..Opal was one of my best friends growing up. It saddens me to read her obituary tonight. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

    God Bless
    Sally (Lake) Belding

  11. Viv Croft (Whynot)

    Sending my condolences to Opal’s family. I remember when I use to go to my grandmothers she would always stop in for a chat.

  13. jean Saulnier-blades

    My sincere condolences to Opal’s family and friends. So sorry for your loss.. God Bless you. Jean

  15. Kathy Gallant

    R.I.P. Opal, we had many fun times many years ago. I think of them often. Devin & Dale, your mom was the best. She loved you guys very much. She will be missed by all who knew her. Hugs to you both and your families

  16. Amanda Manthorne

    So sorry for ur loss, my thoughts r with u and your family. Opal was a sweet lady. She always had a smile on her face when ever u seen her. Opal u r an angel now

  17. shelley turner

    so sorry to hear of Opal’s passing….she was a wonderful woman and will be missed by all who the opportunity to be a part of her life…RIP

  18. Amy Hurshman

    so sorry for the loss of such a lovely lady…I knew Opal for 35+ years….I will always remember her fondly…..The last time I got to spend anytime with Opal was about 2 months ago I drove her home from the store and we had a great chat…..Rest in peace my friend…….

  19. Jane Judge-Leslie

    Devin, Dale and Family
    So sorry for loss of your mother. Opal was wonderful person and will
    be missed by all . My thoughts and prayer are with you all.

  20. Catherine Hatt

    I was saddened and shocked to hear of Opal’s passing. I met her when l moved to town back in the 1970s. She was a fun loving person with a heart of gold. She will be missed.

  21. David & Judy Whynott of mersey point

    we are sorry to Hear of Opals passing. My condolences to her family.at this sad time.

  22. Debi (Huskins) Smiley

    I was shocked to read of Opal’s passing. Although I have not seen her for many years, we grew up and went to school together. My sympathies are with her family.

  23. sandra lowe (malone)

    I was saddened to read of OPAL’S passing. may the tributes written here help and comfort her family at this time and days to come

  24. Mike & Sandy Roy

    Devin & Dale,It is so hard to put into words how much i will miss your mom,we had so many good times together,We loved our girls nite at her place with our friends from Barrington ,Charmaine and Pam.You will forever be in my heart sweetie,RIP my friend…xoxoxoxoxox.

  26. pam miller

    i am so saddened for your loss, heartfelt sympathies to all the family . she will be surely missed, we all had many good times together even when she pierced all our ears. her smile will shine on through you all . may you now r.i.p. my friend.

  27. Wanda Horton

    I am saddened to read of Opal’s passing . I remember her from my teenage years as a funny , kind person . My condolences to her family .

  28. Darlene Everett

    Devin&Dale to rest of the family
    Opal was always smiling she had a beautiful caring heart who loved her family.You was to the house seems like yesterday I can Remember Heather and I coming to the house when you lived in Brooklyn Devin and Dale was little boys at the time.To when we both would run out of smokes calling each other until we went to store to get some.You will always be remembered My Sweet Cousin.

    We thought of you with love today,
    But that is nothing new.
    We thought about you yesterday.
    And days before that too.
    We think of you in silence.
    We often speak your name.
    Now all we have is memories.
    And your picture in a frame.
    Your memory is our keepsake.
    With which we’ll never part.
    God has you in his keeping.
    We have you in our heart.

  29. Patty Schrader Tarr

    To Opal’s family: I am so shocked to hear of Opal’s passing. Opal and I used to hang out together when we were younger. I remember when we were at my house and she pierced my ears by using a potato and a needle. Thinking after a week I could change my earrings and found out that I couldn’t she had to do them over again. We both had such a laugh. She always had a smile. May you rest in peace my friend!!!!

  30. Rachel Dexter

    Devin, Penny and Family
    Please accept my sincere condolences. May your many precious memories be a comfort in the days ahead.

  31. Delores & David Dagley

    Devin & Dale:
    Very sad to hear of your Mom’s passing. She will always be remembered. Our thoughts are with you and your families. Take care.

  32. Susan Chouinard

    Opal was A very kind lady. I saw her stay awake all night to feed a kitten that only weighed a quarter pound.She hard a heart of gold.iI worked with her though the SPCA. I will miss her.

  33. Judy Boutilier

    To Opal’s family , i was saddened to hear of her passing, we had lost touch over the years but i have many fond memories of times we spend together. May God bless.

  34. Eddie and Evie Fisher

    To Opal,s family . Sorry to hear about the passing of your mom . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all .

  36. Cori (Rafuse)and Dave Elliott

    Dear Devin and Dale and Family

    I truly understand the depth of your loss, please accept our heart felt condolences. Dave and I will miss our long conversations full of laughter with your Mom. She was an amazing lady and an inspiration to us all. She will ways be in our memories and our hearts.

  37. Debbie Godfrey

    To the family….I am so sorry to read of Opal,s passing- she fought SO HARD! We used to meet at the S.A store,and chat…I’ve known her for so long…her twinkling eyes and sincere smile could brighten anyone’s day! Bless you, Opal,and hold your memories of her close…she will live on through her children, and grandchildren…

  38. Anne Hupman

    Please accept my condolences. I’ll always remember her for her big heart as a foster mom for the SPCA. She will be missed.

  40. darlene and ross roy

    so sorry for your loss.opal was a wonderful woman.always a smile .she is in our thoughts and prayers…..R.I.P..OPAL

  41. Judi Maillett

    To Opal’s family,so sorry to hear Opal passed away.I have known Opal for many years, since grade 9 high school.We had such good times.Loved her laugh & her smile.Hopefully she is in a better place & pain free.She fought a tough battle.Keep her close in your heart with memories.

  42. Eva Kachmar

    To Opal’s family, my sincere condolences, my thoughts and prayers are with everyone at this sad time. I only met Opal once but liked her spirit and thought she was a very kind and caring person. She suffered alot and now she is at peace. All the good memories will live on in our hearts forever.

  43. Don and Mimi Giffin

    So sorry to hear of your loss and Opal’s passing. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

  44. Susan Levy

    To all of Opal’s family, please accept my condolences on your loss. She will surely be missed by all who knew her.

  45. Diane and Donald White

    I knew Opal in her early years at Milton school, she was a sweet and fun girl, we spent alot of time laughing and having fun. She turned out to be my daughter-in-law’s Aunt I discovered years later. So this I know for sure, Opal was always a kind and good person because I know her neice loved her and her family did also and many others after reading the comments, you can’t ask for much better in life. Till we meet again old friend, Diane

  46. Elliott Family, Kitchener. On.

    To all of the Rafuse and Giffin families-
    We are very sad to hear that Opal has passed away. Her brother Paul and daughters Cori (Rafuse) Elliott and Cindy (Rafuse) Hear have told us about her over the years – what a thoughtful and good person she was, and how she never gave up. So although we didn’t know Opal personally, we wish we had!
    Reg, Jean and family

  47. Wendy (Giffin), Karl and Chad Bergman

    Devin (Penny, Cameron, Kyle), Dale (Crystal)

    Our hearts go out to all of you, Opal was so proud of her boys.
    I have such great memories of Opal, we had a lot of good times. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Love and hugs to all of you.

  48. Becky Williams

    So sad to hear of the passing of Opal, she will be missed by her family and her friends. We had a lot of good time together, just very sad. We will meet again my friend

  49. pam whalen

    dear stephen and lynn please except my sincere condolences on the passing of your sister opal she was a nice person cherish the memories of her may she rip now .take care

  50. Sterling Belliveau

    To the family of Opal Giffin,

    I would like to convey a sincere expression of sympathy in your time of great sorrow.

    Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

    With Sincere Condolences,

    Sterling Belliveau, MLA

  51. Kim & Joe Panczyk

    Devin, Penny & Boys,

    So sorry for your loss. Opal was a sweet lady who always shared a hello wherever she saw you! I will always remember Opal on one of the many camping trips we made at Hibernia Campground when we were kids!
    Thinking of you!

    Kim & Joe

  52. Jeannette (Rafuse) Rogers

    I was saddened to hear of Opal’s passing. We were friends for many years and raised our boys together. The fun we had at Summerville Beach when the boys were young.
    She was a fun-loving, caring person with a heart of gold. She fought a good fight with her illnesses and is now at peace.
    My sincere condolences to the family.

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