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1924
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2012
Herbert Durfee Obituary
Lehigh Acres, FL - Herbert 'Herbie' E. Durfee, 87, formerly of Dudley, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012, in Lehigh Acres, FL. He was predeceased by Vivian A. Durfee, his wife of 63 years.
He leaves behind his daughter, Karen Simioni and her husband, Marco; 3 grandchildren, Jennifer Durfee, Enzo Hollenbeck II and Laura Bonnette along with 6 great grandchildren in order of age: Justin, Jared, Brittany, Cassandra, Brian and Seth; a niece, Jane Kaba, plus extended family.
An army veteran of World War II, he retired from Nichols College as Chief Of Security after 27 years of service.
He will be greatly missed.
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Mark Coady
May 11, 2012
As a Nichols College Alumni I want to thank Herb for being a really nice guy that was lots of fun to talk with. He was always there to match wits with and his dry sense of humor was always a fun part of my day. Good guy..he will be missed...thanks Herb!
Shirley StGermain
May 8, 2012
Dear Family - Though the ride of this life is sometimes sad it is filled with wonderful things . Thank you for everything - I was , am & will always be blessed for being part of it all.
Dad - Thank you for everything & May God Bless . May the journey you are on now be more fantastic for in Christ you are perfect and anything is possible . Shirley
karen simioni
May 7, 2012
You will always stay alive for us in our memories. You were truly loved and will always be missed. Thank-you for a life time of wonderful memories.
Rest well in God's embrace. Until we meet again where there is no sickness or sorrow. I look forward to that wonderful day. Rest well my sweet father. I loved you,and will continue to love you. Until I hug you again
Karen
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