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Maurice Duford Obituary
Maurice grew up in Suncook the son of Arthur and Therese (Pronovost) Duford, was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, and built his first home on Sunset Avenue in Allenstown. In 1953 he moved his family to Bridgeport, Conn., to work as a machinist for Bridgeport Machine. He and Lucille returned to Concord in 1997.
Maurice lived his life driven by the principles of duty, responsibility and honesty, and he was passionate about instilling these qualities in his children. He was sharp-witted, artistic and creative; and, most importantly, he was always willing to share with everyone he knew.
He is preceded in death by his wife of nearly 67 years, Lucille (Thibeault) Duford and his daughter, Diane Angeline Gentile.
He is survived by his six sons, Larry Duford of Pasadena, Calif., Dave Duford of Cherry Hill, N.J. Don Duford of La Jolla, Calif., Len Duford of Tampa, Fla., Michael Duford of Simsbury, Conn. and Daniel Duford of Portland, Ore. He was Pépère to 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren and was extremely proud to be patriarch of this family.
Friends and family are invited to gather on Friday, March 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Petit Funeral Home, 167 Main St. in Pembroke.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, March 28, at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church in Allenstown, followed by burial in St. John the Baptist Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations should be made to either Donor Services, Epilepsy Foundation, 8301 Professional Place East, Suite 200, Landover, MD 20785 or The American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Drive, Suite 110, Bedford, NH 03110.
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Memories and Condolences
for Maurice Duford
Marilyn & Don Pelletier
February 25, 2015
We were sadden to learn of Moe's passing. He was one fine gentlemen. He and Lucille lived in our neighborhood for many years and we always enjoyed their company. He will be missed.
I learned that he grew up in the same area of Suncook as a cousin of my Mom's and they were classmates. What a small world.Sending deepest sympathy to the family on your loss.
Saj
February 24, 2015
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
Janice Scully
February 23, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Helene Lucca
February 22, 2015
I loved this man. I used to love his bear hugs. I was honored to have known him and Memere. He kept 7 children in line (6 were boys!) and they all grew up to be wonderful, kind and caring human beings. Rest in Peace Pepere.
Louis Hiller
February 22, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jenna Duford
February 22, 2015
We'll miss you Pepere. I will miss our Sunday phone conversations. ¢¾¢¾
Roger & Jean Vachon
February 21, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Maurice was a good friend and neighbor. He will be greatly missed.
February 21, 2015
Deepest Sympathy,
Bob & Jackie Dyment
February 21, 2015
Our sincere sympathy to allof the family..Maurice and Duane were classmates at PA and Lucille and I were classmates also so had been friends for many years,,Know he will be missed..Duane and Norma Keeler N Ft Myers. Fl.
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