Ambrose Benedict Gaffaney, 1915–2002 (aged 87 years)
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- Ambrose Benedict /Gaffaney/
- Given names
- Ambrose Benedict
- Surname
- Gaffaney
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Shared note: Event Description: Calvary Cemetery, Villard MN |
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Shared note: Event Description: Fort Snelling National Cemetery |
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Shared note: Event Description: Calvary Cemetery, Villard MN |
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Shared note: St. Mary's Catholic Church St. Mary's Catholic Church |
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Shared note: Event Description: Calvary Cemetery, Villard MN |
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1871–1947
Birth: May 31, 1871
— Leven Township, Pope County, Minnesota Death: July 13, 1947 — Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota |
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1880–1953
Birth: July 29, 1880
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— Bangor Township, Pope County, Minnesota Death: February 21, 1953 — Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota |
| Marriage | Marriage — July 27, 1904 — Padua, Stearns County, Minnesota |
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1905–2002
Birth: June 11, 1905
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— Leven Township, Pope County, Minnesota Death: August 30, 2002 — Evansville, Douglas County, Minnesota |
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1906–1978
Birth: December 29, 1906
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— Leven Township, Pope County, Minnesota Death: January 3, 1978 — Stearns County, Minnesota |
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1909–1964
Birth: April 7, 1909
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— Leven Township, Pope County, Minnesota Death: March 20, 1964 — Moorhead, Pope County, Minnesota |
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1911–1973
Birth: June 11, 1911
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— Leven Township, Pope County, Minnesota Death: November 16, 1973 — Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota |
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1913–1970
Birth: June 30, 1913
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— Leven Township, Pope County, Minnesota Death: April 3, 1970 — Anoka, Anoka County, Minnesota |
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1915–2002
Birth: May 17, 1915
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— Leven Township, Pope County, Minnesota Death: August 29, 2002 — Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota |
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1919–1982
Birth: January 24, 1919
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— Leven Township, Pope County, Minnesota Death: April 23, 1982 — Whittier, California |
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1922–2015
Birth: February 19, 1922
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— Leven Township, Pope County, Minnesota Death: November 9, 2015 — Carlsbad, San Diego County, California |
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1923–1990
Birth: December 29, 1923
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— Leven Township, Pope County, Minnesota Death: February 23, 1990 — Hennepin County, Minnesota |
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1915–2002
Birth: May 17, 1915
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— Leven Township, Pope County, Minnesota Death: August 29, 2002 — Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota |
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1916–1982
Birth: May 1, 1916
— Truman, Martin County, Minnesota Death: April 9, 1982 — Hudson Township, Douglas County, Minnesota |
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1915–2002
Birth: May 17, 1915
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— Leven Township, Pope County, Minnesota Death: August 29, 2002 — Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota |
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1921–2012
Birth: August 21, 1921
— Millerville, Douglas County, Minnesota Death: October 10, 2012 — Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota |
| Marriage | Marriage — October 14, 1988 — Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota |
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Shared note
St. Mary's Catholic Church |
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| Death |
Shared note
Event Description: Calvary Cemetery, Villard MN |
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Shared note
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Ambrose Gaffaney, 87 Ambrose Gaffaney was born May 17, 1915 in Leven Township, Pope County , Minnesota. He was the son of James and Catherine (Martin) Gaffaney . Ambrose attended rural school through eighth grade and graduated fro m Villard High School in 1932. In 1940 Ambrose bought his farm in Hudson Township, Douglas County. H e married Florence Van Amber in 1946 at St. Mary's Catholic Church i n Alexandria. Together they had six children. They retired from milkin g Guernsey cows in 1980. Florence died in 1982. In 1988 Ambrose marrie d Frances (Thoennes) Herzog of Alexandria. Ambrose sold his farm and m oved to Alexandria where he and Frances made their home for 14 years. Ambrose was a member of St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church in Villard f or many years. He was elected Hudson Township assessor for 14 years an d served on the Alexandria Library Board, the Douglas County Historica l Society Board, the Villard School Adult Education Board and the RE A Advisory Board. He was a farm mediator, Osakis KC Grand Knight, seni or citizen tax counselor and delivered Meals on Wheels. He was activ e in the Forada and Villard Senior Citizens Clubs and served as vice p resident of the Forada Club. He considered the raising and educating h is six children his major accomplishment. Ambrose died at his home August 29, 2002 at the age of 87 years. He i s survived by his wife, Fran of Alexandria; sons: George (Mary Lou Thu nselle) Gaffaney, Alexandria; David (Karyn) Gaffaney, Roseville; and G reg Gaffaney of St. Paul; daughters: Kathy (Gary) Strunc, Maple Grove ; Lyn (Bill) McMurry, Dallas, TX; and Marybeth (Paul) Jubert, Plymouth ; step-children: Frankie Herzog, Arlene Oelrich, Phyllis Boesl, Mary A nn Zastrow and Lou Ann Carlson; one sister: Margaret Danielson, Carlsb ad, CA; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He was preceded in d eath by two brothers: James and Harold; and four sisters: Mildred Flan nery, Julia Neilsen, Loretta Gaffaney and Florence Anderson. One siste r, Mabel Johansen, followed Ambrose in death. Mass of Christian Burial was said at 11:30 AM Tuesday, September 3, 20 02 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria with Reverend Al Ludwi g officiating. Interment was in the Calvary Cemetery at Villard. Organ ist was Lynn Lynch, cantor, Laurie Youngers and vocalists were Patric k and Stephanie Osterberg. Pallbearers were Jack Gaffaney, Nathan Stru nc, Phil Jubert, Chad Carlson, Jeff Boesl and Justin Swenson. Echo Press, Published September 06 2002 |
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