Christine M. Van Duyn, 50, of Lewiston, NY, passed away Wednesday June 20, 2012 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Joan M. (Dawson) Brazeau.

Christine attended local schools and moved to California in 1980. She lived there for eleven years until relocating to Las Vegas, NV. While in Las Vegas she worked in the finance and accounting departments at various casinos and banking institutions. She returned to the Niagara Falls area in 2008. Christine adored her dog, Harley, and in her leisure enjoyed reading and spending time with her family.

Christine is survived by her son, Dylan Van Duyn of Lewiston, NY; one sister Brenda (Ron Terrana) Brazeau of Lewiston, NY; one brother Michael Brazeau of Rochester, NY, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her brother, Brett Brazeau, predeceased her on September 17, 2011.

There will be no prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday June 27th at 10:00 AM in St. John De LaSalle Church, 8469 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Slawomir Siok, SAC, officiating. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY RD. NIAGARA FALLS, NY.