Lawrence R. Duff

1935 - 2017

Lawrence R. Duff obituary, 1935-2017, Manchester, CT

BORN

1935

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

John F. Tierney Funeral Home

219 West Center Street

Manchester, Connecticut

Lawrence Duff Obituary



Lawrence Richard Duff (Larry), 82, of Manchester, CT, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017, at Manchester Manor. He was born on April 5, 1935, in Hartford, CT, son of the late Harold and Claire Trial Duff. Larry graduated from Manchester High School, class of 1954, Ward School of Electronics, and served in the U.S. Army. He served as President of Manchester Midget Football and was Cub Master for Pack 54. He was Grand Knight of the Campbell Council of the Knights of Columbus in Manchester. Larry is survived by his wife of 58 years, Harriett Flavell Duff, his sons and their wives, Lawrence Jr. and Holly of Tacoma Park, MD, and Paul and Jill of Vernon, CT. He is also survived by grandchildren, Ryan, Matthew, Megan, Jenna and Sophia, as well as eleven nieces and nephews. Larry was predeceased by two brothers, Harold and Robert. Family and friends are invited to the greet family at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 West Center Street, Manchester, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2017. The funeral will take place directly at St. Bridget's Church, 80 Main St., Manchester, at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 15. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation, 30 E 33rd St. New York, NY 10016 OR the Eighth District EMT Fund, 138 Main St. Manchester, CT 06042. For online condolences please visit www.tierneyfu neralhome.com.

Published by Hartford Courant on Dec. 13, 2017.
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Harriet, Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Love, Janet Strange

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December 6, 2019

JANET FRACCHIA-STRANGE

December 18, 2017

harriett I am very sorry to hear of your loss.may god bless you and help you thru your trying time..your friend frank grimason

frank grimason

December 14, 2017

DEAR HARRIET AND FAMILY,
I'VE LOST ANOTHER DEAR OLD FRIEND AND FORMER CLASS OF 1954 MHS GRAD AS WELL AS AN OLD COOPER HILL STREET NEIGHBOR, AND IT MAKES ME VERY SAD. LARRY DID, HOWEVER, SUFFER GREATLY OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS AND IS NOW AT PEACE!
HE LOVED HARRIET AND HIS FAMILY DEEPLY. HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED!! MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HARRIET AND FAMILY!!
SINCERELY,
SANDRA FINNEGAN JENKINS

Sandra JENKINS

December 13, 2017

Larry was a loving, caring man who cared for his family and his friends. He always greeted me with a smile. May he and Andy have a warm hug in heaven!!

Ellie Lee

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December 12, 2017

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

John F. Tierney Funeral Home

219 West Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040

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15

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11:00 a.m.

St. Bridget's Church

80 Main St., Manchester, CT

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219 West Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040

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