Aileen O'Duffy Orleans. Aileen passed away peacefully Mar 21st at her daughter's home. She lived a full life blessed with many wonders and was well prepared to wish us "good-bye and God Bless". She was born in Navan Co. Meath, Ireland in 1922. Aileen married Gerard O'Duffy (D. 1980) in 1945 and in the mid 50's immigrated to Rochester NY via Canada. Aileen & Gerry relocated to Eastham in 1968. She is survived by her three children; Patrick (Sherry) O'Duffy of Roch. NY, Gerard of Chatham MA and Colleen O'Duffy-Johnston of No. Eastham MA. Also surviving are her sister May and brother Paddy, both of Navan, Ireland. She is pre-deceased by her son-in-law Martin, Grand-daughter Tobi, brothers Hugh & Jimmy O'Rourke and sister Kitty Gavin. Aileen was a lover of literature and a long time & founding member of the Orleans Play Reading Group. Aileen was a lecture at St. Joan of Arc in Orleans for decades and a daily communicant. Along with her children & siblings she is survived by 4 grandchildren, Kasi, Mike, Matt & Joe, and 8 great grandchildren, and legions of well-loved nieces and nephews in Ireland. Aileen was dearly loved by all whose lives she touched and will be remembered for her graciousness and her ever present smile. The family would like to express heartfelt appreciation to the multitude of caregivers from VNA Hospice, most especially Holly and Roxanne. A funeral mass will be held for our mother at St Joan of Arc Church in Orleans on Monday Mar 28th @ 10am. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be offered to VNA Hospice