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David Cluff Obituary
KENNEBUNK & NAPLES, Fla. -- David M. Cluff, 75, of High Street, died on Monday, March 5, 2012, at the Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough. He was born in Cape Porpoise on March 19, 1936, the son of Wendell Sr. and Charlotte (Bracy) Cluff. He attended Cape Porpoise schools and Kennebunk High School. He served in the Army from 1954-57. On Jan. 9. 1960, he married Evelyn Mae Farnham. She died on March, 10, 2001.
Dave worked for Saco Defense for several years and later as a mason in Maine and Florida for 20 years. Dave cooked in many restaurants in Maine and Naples, Fla. In his later years, he assisted his son in the operations of his restaurant, Duffy's Tavern & Grill in Kennebunk.
Dave was a Captain of Washington Hose Fire Company and a lifetime member of Kennebunk Fire Rescue. He was an avid reader, a diehard Yankees fan, as well as a skilled cribbage player.
Survivors include his son, David 'Duffy' Cluff and his wife Laurie of Kennebunk, his daughter, Debbie Purinton and her husband Anthony of Brunswick; and four grandchildren, Chris and Dylan Cluff of Kennebunk and Kayla and Thomas Purinton of Brunswick. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by two brothers, Wendell Jr. and Wayne, and his sister, Gwendolyn Chadbourne.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, March 7, from 6-8 p.m., at the Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 8, at 1 p.m., at the funeral home, with the Rev. Timothy Hutchins officiating. Spring internment will be in Hope Cemetery Kennebunk. A reception will follow at Duffy's Tavern & Grill, 4 Main St., Kennebunk. Arrangements are by Stetson's Funeral Home, 12 Federal St., Brunswick, and Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk. Memorial condolences may be expressed and a video tribute may be viewed at stetsonsfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations
can be made to:
Washington Hose Company
Care of Kennebunk Fire Rescue
1 Summer St.
Kennebunk, Maine 04043
or Hospice of Southern Maine
180 U.S. Route One, #1
Scarborough, Maine 04074
David M. Cluff
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Kristin Harvey
March 1, 2021
My best to my cousins at this difficult time and sure do miss my Uncle David and Aunt Evelyn and seeing all you wonderful people in Kennybunk Port. David was the only man I ever knew who had a salad before and after dinner! Love him so, my prayers to you all.
Kristin Harvey
March 8, 2012
The Harvey Family wished to extend our most heart felt and sincere condolences to you Duffy and the whole family for your loss. We loved David with all our heart and know he is with my father Andy Harvey kicking it in Heaven.
Our best to you at this difficult time.
Love,
Kristin Harvey and Sally Harvey.
Carolyn Corliss
March 7, 2012
Duffy and Laurie,
Peter and I extend our deepest condolences to you at this difficult time. We hope that many fond memories will help you ease the pain. Our thoughts are with you.
With our sincere sympathy,
Elizabeth Hillman-Garriepy
March 7, 2012
Hold him in your heart and share your memories. Telling your stories about your father, grandfather, uncle, and friend will keep him alive for many years to come. David and I are very sorry for your loss.
The Bibber Family
March 7, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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