Ann Marie Duggins, the daughter of my good friend Rose Duggins, who has cared for my family since 1991, died two weeks ago. She would have turned 40 on Monday.

Ann Marie was born at Kings County Hospital in Bedford Stuyvesant on October 13, 1968 to the late Sampson Haynes, Sr. and Rose Mary Duggins. In 1975 the family moved to Coney Island where Ann and her siblings attended PS 288K. She went to Reynolds Junior High School, attended John Dewey High School and later graduated from Lafayette High School.

Ann loved to take care of people. After high school she attended nursing school where she received a certificate in training. Later she worked as a bus matron for the Smart Pick Bus Company. She was last employed by the Otsar Child and Family Services, where she worked as a family service specialist for children with disabilities.

Ann was fun-loving person who was loved by many. Family and friends adored her smile, her way with words, and her ability to listen. She was a lover of music, concerts, and family gatherings. She was also a strong disciplinarian who always stressed the importance of education to her siblings, nephews, nieces and cousins.

She was a dedicated member of the Coney Island Cathedral under the pastoral teachings of Bishop Waylyn Hobbs, Jr.

A funeral was held on Friday October 10th at Coney Island Cathedral.