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2019
Edward Duffy Obituary
Sterling - Edward F. Duffy, 89, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Born and raised in Clinton, Ed was the son of John P. and Ella C. (Bucheim) Duffy and lived many years in Lancaster before moving to Sterling in 1987.
After serving in the Korean Conflict, he obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Junior College. Ed worked at local Ford dealer for many years repairing and selling Ford cars and trucks. In his later years, he worked for and retired from Flagg RV as a traveling service technician, a job that he thoroughly enjoyed. He was known for being able to fix anything and loved all things mechanical. Ed truly loved driving and visiting the beaches of New Hampshire and Maine.
He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife of 43 years, Barbara J. (Matthews) Duffy; his children, Mark D. Duffy and his partner Jodie Bell of Clinton and Thomas E. Duffy of Clinton; a stepdaughter, Robyn M. Coons and her husband Michael of West Boylston; his grandson, Kyle A. Duffy; and several nephews and nieces. Besides his parents, Ed is predeceased by two brothers, Robert and John Duffy.
A memorial service will be 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 5, at Hope Chapel, 35 Chocksett Rd, Sterling, MA 01564. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452 in memory of Edward F. Duffy.
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DOLORES HUNHTER
September 24, 2019
ED WAS THE MOST PATIENCE MAN, WITH A SMILE
EVERLASTING. IT WAS A PLEASURE TO HAVE
KNOWN AND WORKED WITH HIM, AS HE ALWAYS HAD
THE ANSWERS. ENJOYED SEEING HIM AT SALISBURY
STATE PARK, CAMPING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. HE
ALWAYS HAD A STORY TO TELL AND OR A JOKE. HE
WILL BE SORELY MISSED BY THOSE WHO ALWAYS HAD THE PLEASURE OF HIS COMPANYT, OR HIS KNOWLEDGE OF THE RV BUSINESS.
Cheryl DiBenedetto
September 21, 2019
Ed was such a great guy. I remember him giving me advice, and knowing all technical things inside and out. He will be dearly missed. It was a pleasure working with you for all your years at Flagg RV.
Mike Osgood
September 20, 2019
Truly a joy to work with, his big smile was contagious. He had it all, patience, intelligence, and a wit that was sharp as a tack. His wise cracks were great. A gentle soul that will not be forgotten.
Paul Sweeney
September 19, 2019
My Condolences to all Duffy's Family. I had the fortune of working at Flagg with Duffy! We shared many laughs. He made many days fly by. Learned a lot. Til we meet again, Rest! "Prep Boy"
Ralph & Lorrie Provencher
September 19, 2019
I worked with Duffy for quite a few years when he worked for Flagg RV. He was a gentle giant and always had a big smile when he greeted you. A very smart and caring person that I had the pleasure to know. God bless his family.
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