Edward "Ed" L. Duffy III

Edward Lawrence Duffy III passed away peacefully on May 5th, 2025, at Wentworth-Douglas Hospital in Dover, NH.

Edward was born on Feb. 7th, 1955, in Malden, MA to Edward and Florence (DeAngelo) Duffy. He graduated from Malden Catholic High School and went on to get his MD from St. George’s University School of Medicine in 1985. In 2017 he got his MBA from Auburn University. Ed was on the medical staff for 36 years at Littleton Regional Healthcare. His primary role at the hospital was as a physician in the Emergency Department and as a Medical Director. His current position was Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for the hospital. Married to his wife, Vespar (Towle) Duffy, they lived in Bartlett where they raised their son and daughter and then moved to Franconia in 2020.

Ed was dedicated to his work at Littleton Regional Healthcare but also enjoyed other interests. Ed loved to spend time with his family and friends, always ready for great conversation, laughter, and making memories. After family, his top love was golf. Ed was a member of the North Conway Country Club in North Conway for the best part of his adulthood. After moving to Franconia, he joined the Profile Club and Mount Washington Golf Club. Ed enjoyed traveling all over the world to enjoy a game of golf with friends and family. He was a dedicated reader and was always educating himself whether it was about his golf game, current events, or work related.

Ed is predeceased by his oldest son, Sean Duffy. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Vespar (Towle) Duffy, his son, Quinn Duffy and his wife Courtney Duffy and granddaughter, Kiley Duffy, his daughter, Cian Duffy, his sister, Suzanne Duffy and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at Profile Club in Franconia on Saturday June 14th, 2025, from 3-6pm.