Edward Russell Duffin

Edward Russell Duffin obituary, North Chelmsford, MA

Edward Russell Duffin

Edward Duffin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 16, 2025.
Edward Russell Duffin, Jr., 74, of North Chelmsford, MA died Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Tufts Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

He was married to Paula Duffin with whom he would have celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Born in Lowell, MA, he was the son of the late Edward Duffin, Sr. and Rita (Beaureguard) Duffin.

He graduated from Chelmsford High School, with the class of 1968.

He retired from Middlesex Corporation after proudly dedicating over 18 years and still worked there three days a week.

He was a communicant and former alter server of St. John the Evangelist Church.

He had a love for animals, especially his dog Lucas. His favorite past times were to work on his Lionel train set, do yard work, and watch the Boston sports teams. He was also a fan of car racing whether it be short track or NASCAR races. He very proudly bowled several 300 games during his bowling career

Besides his wife, He is survived by his daughter Kerri L. Duffin of N. Chelmsford, his sister Patricia and her husband David Conrad of Pepperell, MA, his sister-in-laws Audrey and her husband Richard Hutchison of Lowell, MA, Donna and her husband William Sailisbury of Lowell, MA, Joy Collins of Chelmsford, MA, Julia and her husband Keith Hutchinson of Punta Gorda, FL and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brother-in-law George Collins.

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June 22, 2025

Cindy R. Brown posted to the memorial.

June 17, 2025

Judy Nolet posted to the memorial.

June 16, 2025

Michelle Dery posted to the memorial.

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Cindy R. Brown

June 22, 2025

Dear Paula and Kerri, We wished we could have been there during these trying times. Please know you both are in our hearts and prayers. May it bring you some comfort knowing Eddie is now resting in the arms of our Heavenly Father and no longer in pain. We pray the many sweet memories over the years bring a smile to your faces when thinking of him, and his Love carry you through until you meet again. Love, Cindy & Dan
Sending A Hug To Lucas.

Judy Nolet

June 17, 2025

Paula, Kerri, Pat
We are so sorry for your loss. Having known Eddie all his life it doesn't seem possible that he is gone.
With love,
Judy, Ed Nolet and family

Michelle Dery

June 16, 2025

So, sorry for your loss, pleas let me know if there is anything you need to make this hard time easier.

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