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William C. Duffus Jr.

1933 - 2021

William C. Duffus Jr. obituary, 1933-2021, Northampton, MA

BORN

1933

DIED

2021

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Ahearn Funeral Home - Northampton

783 Bridge Road

Northampton, Massachusetts

William Duffus Obituary

William C. Duffus Jr.

Northampton, MA — William C. Duffus Jr, 88 of Northampton, MA passed away peacefully at home on May 25, 2021.

William was born on February 10,1933 to the late William C. Duffus and Olga (Mimitz). He was pre-deceased by his wife Phyllis May Duffs (Thomas) in 2011. He leaves behind two sons William C. Duffus III and his wife Sharon, Mark Duffus and his wife Jane. He loved being a grandfather to William C Duffus IV, Michael Duffus; Shari Duffus and Stephanie Raftery. He has seven great grandchildren.

He was a Korean Veteran and in the medical field in the Army. He was a painter for the State Hospital in Northampton for over 40 years until retirement.

He loved to travel to Walt Disney World, Myrtle Beach, Maine and many more places. He loved playing golf in his hometown of Northampton and when he traveled. He took photography classes, and it was one of his favorite hobbies to take pictures everywhere. He will be deeply and forever missed by family and friends.

All services were private.

Ahearn Funeral Home

(413)587-0044

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Hampshire Gazette on Jun. 4, 2021.

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We had fun going gulfing,fishing,hunting and going to maine on tbe beach. Ill miss you dad so much.love you

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