Anne Tremblay-Dufner

May 18, 1965 - November 13, 2016
Anne Tremblay-Dufner

Anne Elizabeth Tremblay-Dufner, 51, of Hendersonville passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC.

Mrs. Dufner was born May 18, 1965 in Washington, DC to Lawrence and Irma Tremblay. She was preceded in death by her mother.

Anne graduated from UNCA in 1987 with a BA in Music and Theater. She was a true friend to all who knew her and she never met a stranger. She was a loving mother and wife with an incredible sense of humor. Anne was always able to enjoy the small things in life, which was one of her most admirable attributes. She was a ray of sunshine and her smiling face will never be forgotten. Anne was a member of Immaculate Conception RCC in Hendersonville.

She is survived by her husband, Randall Dufner; daughter, Emily Tremblay; father, Lawrence Tremblay (Janice); brothers, Paul Tremblay (Iryna) and Thomas Tremblay (Kris); sisters, Mary Crouch and Janine Marchetti; two nephews and four nieces.

A funeral service for Anne will be held at 2 PM Friday, November 18, 2016 at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Hendersonville. A reception will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Elizabeth House, Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.


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  • November 16, 2016
    Katherine says:
    Dearest Anne, I thank God for allowing us to have you be a part of our lives. I will always remember you and your love for everyone. You were such an inspiration to me as I was growing up and there were many private conversations that I hold dear. You were missed the moment you went to be with Our Lord. There will never be a day when we do not remember you. I know how much you love your daughter and I have done, and will continue to do, my best to let her know that. There will never be anyone to fill the absence of you, but we are comforted in the fact that you are not in pain any longer. You are so beautiful and when I close my eyes I can see your smile. I love you.

  • November 17, 2016
    Julie (jb) Booth lit a candle:
    Lit since November 17, 2016 at 11:56:31 PM

  • November 17, 2016
    Arnold Wengrow says:
    Anne was an intelligent, thoughtful, talented drama student at UNCA. I remember her strong performance as Varya, the elder sister in "The Cherry Orchard." While a student, she found time to visit the elderly in nursing homes, a quiet service of hers which I found striking.

  • November 17, 2016
    Josephine Lengyel Fort Myers, FL says:
    Randall, my deepest condolences to you and your family .