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1923
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2020
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Eleanor Duffy Obituary
Born in Dover on Aug. 11, 1923, she was the daughter of Matthew and Ella (Hartigan) O'Brien.
She attended St. Mary Academy & High School until 1940 and graduated from Dover High School with the class of 1941.
She was a member and past president of St. Mary Academy Guild. In addition, she was a driver for the FISH program and a member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians.
She was a communicant of the Parish of the Assumption, St. Joseph Church and the Altar & Rosary Society at the church.
Family members include her beloved husband of 72 years, Bernard J. Duffy; her seven children, Ellen Edwards of Brockton, Mass., Katheryn Duffy of Brookfield, Sheila Mone (Michael), Dennis Duffy (Dawn), Brian Duffy and Matthew Duffy, all of Dover, and Kevin Duffy (Jean) of Manchester; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
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SERVICES: Calling hours are Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. in Tasker Funeral Home, 621 Central Ave., Dover.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 11 a.m. from St. Joseph Church, 150 Central Ave., Dover.
The family would like to thank the Cornerstone VNA for their compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, 15 Highland View Road, Cumberland, R.I. 02864.
Please go to www.taskerfh.com to sign the online guestbook.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Eleanor Duffy
Norm Quimby
February 26, 2020
Dear Sheila, Kathy and Family,
So sorry to learn of your Mom's passing.
Looking back I can just see our mothers
getting the kids ready for the 'May procession' at St Mary's
or heading over to St Joe's to count the collection
money on Monday mornings.
I know you will carry on with her bright spirit... as will we all.
Sincerely, Norm Quimby and Family
Debbie Payne
February 17, 2020
We are so grateful to have known Eleanor, she was such a joy, loving and caring to all who crossed her path. I will always remember how sweet she was to me and my brothers, welcoming us into her family. She was much loved, and leaves a beautiful legacy of love.
Bruce Gallagher
February 16, 2020
Bruce and I were saddened to learn about Eleanor's death. She was such a gracious and loving lady and we will pray for her and the family at this time of loss. Bruce will especially miss the phone conversations that he had with Eleanor in the last few years to "touch base with the Duffy family."
Chex & Jim Morrissey
February 14, 2020
Sheila, Our prayers are with you.
Chex & Jim Morrissey
Jan and Steve Boyatsis
February 12, 2020
Dear Duffy Family,
Our sincere condolences to all of you. Mrs. Duffy had a wonderful life, and created a wonderful family. Hopefully great memories will help ease your sorrow. RIP
Carol O'Reilly
February 12, 2020
Bernie and Matt & everyone -- Eleanor had and has so many attributes of our Lady. What a joy of a woman! We all feel so blessed to have known her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John O'Reilly
February 11, 2020
Dear Bernie and family,
Very sorry for your loss. Eleanor was a great lady and it was an honor being her friend. Sympathy from the whole O'Reilly family..thinking of you at this difficult time.
John O'Reilly
Stephen Trimble
February 11, 2020
Eleanor was a dear friend of my mother , Dorothy Cassily Trimble, all the way to St Mary's, Eleanor was a welcome presence in our family's lives growing up. I was always happy to see the Dover girls and admired their long friendship. She will be missed.
Richard Driscoll
February 11, 2020
Dianne and I were sorry to hear of Mrs Duffy's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. She was such a gentle women
Peter & Phatta Gregorakos
February 11, 2020
Our deepest sympathies to the Duffy family. May God bless you during this difficult time..
Sharon (Sullivan) Scaramella
February 11, 2020
Deepest sympathy to you all. I have so many wonderful childhood memories of your home and yard. We had a wonderful childhood.
Tim McKee
February 11, 2020
Deepest condolences to all the Duffy family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Cathy, Kathleen, Joseph and Tim. McKee
Lynda Spencer Gilbert
February 10, 2020
We are so sorry to hear about your Mother's passing our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Larry/Camille Upson
February 10, 2020
Our condolences to Dennis/Dawn, Sheila/Mike, and the entire Duffy family on the passing of your Mom.
Gary Dugas
February 10, 2020
To Kevin and the entire Duffy Family: I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved mother. You are in my thoughts and I hope you are warmed by many wonderful memories of your remarkable mother.
Gary Dugas
Hooksett, NH
Mary Leighton
February 10, 2020
My condolences to the Duffy family. May your many wonderful memories give you comfort.
February 10, 2020
My sincere sympathies to the entire Duffy family.
-Vicki Lehmann
Richard Clark
February 10, 2020
To The Duffy Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. May your loving memories bring you peace and healing as time passes. Many blessings to all.
Sincerely,
Rick & Michele Clark and family
Jim Kidney Jr
February 10, 2020
Dennis, and family
My condolences for the loss of your mother. may she rest in peace.
Kevin Rafferty
February 10, 2020
Sweet caring lady . The matriarch of the Duffy family will be truly missed . Prayers
Timothy and Judith Mullaney
February 10, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
February 10, 2020
Kevin and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss.
Take care.
-Steve McCusker
Sister Eileen Brady
February 10, 2020
A joyful, giving woman - condolences to the family who always inspired and supported her.
Kathryn
February 9, 2020
Mom, You were are rock and our light .We were all blessed to be raised by a mother such as you. We love you forever and ever. Kathryn
Linda Duffy
February 9, 2020
Dear Bernie and Family,
We are sending our sincerest condolences and thinking of Eleanor and all of you at this difficult time. Grief is an expression of love, and although your grief will never really go away, your wonderful memories with her you cherish most will last forever.
- Irene Duffy and Family
Irene Duffy
February 9, 2020
Dear Bernie and Family,
We are sending our sincerest condolences to you and the entire family, thinking of Eleanor and all of you at this difficult time. Grief is an expression of love, and although the grief will never really go away it hopefully will ebb with time. You will all have the wonderful memories you cherish that will remain forever.
- Irene Duffy and Family
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