Guertin, Phyllis Patricia - Beloved Wife, Mother & Grandmother Age 62 of St. Paul Park on Feb. 17, 2003 after a year long battle with cancer. Survived by her husband of 42 yrs. Vern; children Laurie Guertin, Pamela (Greg) Lane, David, Susan (Mark) Erickson, Stephanie (Jay) Halbert, Robert, Michelle Guertin, & Scott (Teresa); her mother Christine Gaffaney; brothers Melvin (Janice) Gaffaney, Delbert (Denise) Gaffaney; sisters Joyce (Gunda) Cook, & Mavis (Dan) Berg; and numerous grandchildren. Preceded in death by her father Harold Gaffaney; and sister Judy Cook. Graveside Service 11AM Friday, Feb. 21 at the NEWPORT CEMETERY, Newport with a luncheon to follow at the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Activities Bldg. 920 Holley Ave. St. Paul Park. Visitation Thursday 6-8PM with a prayer service 7:30PM at KOK FUNERAL HOME, 1201 Portland Ave. St. Paul Park (651-459-2875). Special thank you to Lakeview Hospice nurses, staff, & volunteers for their care and assistance during this difficult time, also special thanks to Chad Bushman for providing the Eulogy. Memorials preferred to Lakeview Hospice, Stillwater, MN.
Published in Pioneer Press from Feb. 18 to Feb. 19, 2003