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Diffley, Patricia March 28, 2024

Calling Hours:  2 to 5 pm, Sunday, November 19, 2017

Mass:  10:00 am, Monday, November 20, 2017, Annunciation Church, Crestwood

Patricia Thomas Diffley (1920-2017)
 
Patricia Thomas Diffley of Crestwood, NY died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on November 15, 2017.  Patricia is survived by her three children, Frank, Anne and Bryan (Ellen). She is also survived by her four grandchildren, James, Jaclyn, Patrick and Luke Diffley.  She was pre-deceased by her husband Frank in 2000.  Patricia was born January 26, 1920 to Maude and George Thomas in Newport, Wales.   Patricia and Frank met in London during World War 2.  They immigrated to the United States in 1949, shortly after marrying. Together they ran Diffley Construction in Crestwood, NY.  Patricia was a warm and loving woman with a generous laugh. She loved her family and the family dog with all her heart.  She was an expert with the New York Times crossword and was a proud member of the Daughters of the British Empire.  Patricia is also survived by sisters Jean Spooner and Diane Fuge (David), as well as sister-in-law Doreen Ridout; all in the United Kingdom. She is predeceased by brothers George Thomas and John Ridout. She is also survived by her long time care giver Olive Jackson.  Patricia Diffley will be waked on Sunday November 19, 2017 at Fred H. McGrath and Son Funeral Home in Bronxville, NY between the hours of 2 to 5pm.  Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday November 20, 2017 at Annunciation Church Crestwood, NY at 10am.

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