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1925
DIED
2016
Peter Duffy Obituary
United States Navy veteran in World War II, 1943 attend the submariners school in New London, Conn., served as Gunner's Mate Third Class on the USS Requin 481 submarine from 1944 to 1946 earning World War II Victory Medal, American Theatre medal and Atlantic-Pacific Theatre medal.
After his military service, life began with his marriage to his late wife, Gloria Frances Kennett of Sanbornville. Together they raised seven children in Dover for 35 years before they moved to Brookfield to spend the rest of their 50+ years together.
Predeceased by his daughter, Maureen Duffy. His surviving family members, Sharon and Tom Pearce of Bow, Anne and Robert Erickson of Rochester, Kathleen and Barry Williams of Dover, Carol Duffy of Conway, Paul Duffy of Hampton and Mark and Tammy Duffy of Sanbornville; his many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Special thank you the NH Veterans Home of Tilton.
Services will be held Friday, Aug. 12, at 10 a.m. at St Mary's Church, 25 Third St., Dover.
A gathering directly after the service will be held in the parish hall.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to Concord Regional VNA Hospice House, 240 Pleasant St, Concord, NH 03301.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Peter Duffy
Pati Frew-Waters
August 14, 2016
Dearest Duffy Family, I am so sad to read of your father's passing. What a lovely man who raised a remarkable family and was a role model for many. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fred Guldbrandsen
August 13, 2016
Mr. Duffy was an outstanding representative of his generation...one of the very best, a role model to us all.
Sincerely,
Mike and Bonnie Logan
August 11, 2016
Kathleen, Mark, Anne,
Condolences on your loss. Thinking of you.
Margie and Ron Turner
August 10, 2016
To Mark, Ann, and the Duffy Family,
So sorry to see you have lost your loved one. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Kenny and Donna Downes
August 10, 2016
Mark and Family, We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Please know we are thinking of you during this time.
Frederick & Robin Crockett
August 10, 2016
To the Duffy family, we are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Nick Nichols
August 9, 2016
To the Duffy Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Peter's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and our shipmate. All SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Peter will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin, a member of our Greatest Generation, and a great Patriot.
GM3(SS) Peter J. Duffy
US Navy WWII Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret.
Base Chaplain
Suzanne Alie-Kenney
August 9, 2016
Sharon, Anne and Duffy Family,
Sending my sympathy to you on the passing of your Dad.....he lived a nice long life which makes it even more difficult to say goodbye!
God Bless you!
Sally Allen
August 9, 2016
Bob and I had many laughs with Peter and Gloria...and listened to many a story by Peter...My pleasure to have known both of them and my sympathy to you all...Quite the amazing family.
August 9, 2016
Dear Paul and family. Sincere condolences from Tracy and I on the passing of your dad. I know how close you all were with him. I will always have very special memories of great times at the old house and at the camp. The photo of Pete and Glo is incredible. Our love, thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Duffy Clan.
Danny and Tracy Crowell
Pam DeNobile
August 9, 2016
Thinking of you all as you celebrate your Dad's remarkable life. Mr Duffy was such a kind and considerate man!
My deepest condolences for your loss.
Bob Sherwood & Family
August 9, 2016
Please accept our condolences.
Cathy Ballou
August 9, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about Peter, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Peter was a very special man and I consider myself very lucky to have known him. I will never forget him.
Greg & Lynne Moore
August 9, 2016
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your father. It doesn't matter how many wonderful years you were able to enjoy life together, death's sting is always difficult! What a blessing to know you'll all be together again one day, never to be separated again.
Love and hugs!
Gary Turcotte
August 8, 2016
Sorry for your loss.
Colette & Bruce Pomerleau
August 8, 2016
Anne, I am so very sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Karen Shepherd
August 8, 2016
Shep and I are so sorry about the loss of your dad. Your mom and dad did a beautiful job raising you all and we're certain you have many wonderful stories to share. With much love to you and your family Shep and Karen
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