Bob passed away peacefuIIy with his Ioving famiIy by his side at Hillside Manor on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Born in McKiIIop Township on November 20, 1923, Joseph Robert Bob Duffy of Seaforth, formerIy of RR#1 DubIin, was in his 93rd year.
BeIoved husband for 61 years of the Iate Ruth (nee Regier) Duffy (Dec. 2012). Ioving father of Randy Duffy (Debbie) of Spruce Grove, AB, BiII Duffy of Seaforth, Marian FinIayson (Jim) of Seaforth, Cathy Hulley (PauI) of Seaforth, Jeanette Riegger (Bernie) of Stony PIain, AB, Barb Van RoesseI (Ed) of Staffa, elleen Nash (Bob) of Stratford, AngeIa Barnett (Geordie) of Mono and daughter-in-Iaw Mandy Duffy of Seaforth. Cherished Grandpa of 25 and Great-Grandpa of 14. AIso survived by his sister Rita ManIey of Stratford, and sibIings-in-Iaw Rita Quick of Chatham, DonaId Regier (Nancy) of RipIey, John Regier of Iondon, Joe Regier of Crediton, Catherine Regier of WaIkerton and Evelyn Regier of Barrie. Bob wiII aIso be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Predeceased by his son Tom Duffy (JuIy 2014), parents William and Ioretta (nee ORellIy) Duffy, sibIings Iou Duffy, Mary OBrien, Esther Rau, Vera Murray, as well as many in-Iaws and other extended famiIy members.
Visitation wiII be heId at McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Sunday, June 12 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. (with Parish Prayers at 6:45 p.m.). FuneraI Mass of Christian BuriaI wiII be heId at St. James CathoIic Church, 22 Victoria St., Seaforth, on Monday, June 13 at 11 a.m. with Fr. Brian Mccoll officiating. Interment wiII take pIace in St. CoIumban CathoIic Cemetery foIIowed by a reception at the Seaforth and District Community Centre.
As expressions of sympathy, memoriaI donations to St. CoIumban CathoIic Cemetery or the Seaforth Community HospitaI Foundation wouId be appreciated and can be made through the funeraI home. OnIine condoIences and donations can be made by visiting Bobs memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
Katherine Colborne
Having worked with Bob over the past 3 years as a PSW for One Care, I wanted to express my sympathy to his family who are now missing a dear family member. I have never known anyone to fight so hard for his independence (sometimes to the point of stubbornness!) Up until the last few months that I looked after him, he was always upbeat and positive, even when he was struggling with health issues. It was a pleasure to get to know Bob and to help him out with practical things that make life easier. I won&&single&&t soon forget his tenacity and drive to live as good a life as he wanted to.
Paul and Maureen VanDeWalle (Delaney)
Barb, Ed, Scott, Stacey and the entire Duffy family, Please accept our sincerest sympathies on the death of your father, father-in-law and grandfather. Here&&single&&s hoping today&&single&&s sadness will in time turn to happy memories as his gifts to you. Our thoughts are with you and yours. The VanDeWalle Family.
Ken & Deb Janmaat
To Cathy & Paul, Marion & Jim and Families
Sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families at this sad time.
John & Janet Bilcke
We are so sorry to hear the loss of your father Barb&Ed.We just heard the news today & our hearts dropped as we are to late to attend any of the services.Please know we are thinking about you and praying for you.He was a wonderful man.We will stop by soon to see you. John & Janet
Steve Kreuter
Condolences from the Kreuters Eileen -our thoughts and prayers are with you , Bob and family
Steve and Marion
Gerry and Kathy Cooper
A life well lived; many stories told and now together with the love of his life. Bob will be missed by many. Sending our sympathy.
Liz and Bob Reid
To all the Duffy family, you are in my thoughts and prayers, Sorry for your loss.
Frank & Leona Nigh
To all the Duffy family , our sincere sympathy to you, remember the good times, & may God bless, we had many fun times with your Dad & Mom. Frank & Leona Nigh
Linda and Dan Crerar
Cathy and Paul,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Thinking of you.
Linda and Dan
Cindy MacDonald
Sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Ron & Kathy Ward
Sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. Thinking of you all during this sad and difficult time.
Ron & Kathy Ward
John Munro and Rose Burgess
May our thoughts and prayers be with you and all your family at this time.
Carolanne Doig
So sorry to hear of your loss – my sincere sympathy.
Sandra Pridham
Cathy and family-sorry to hear about your dad&&single&&s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ken and Marlene(O&&single&&Reilly) Luyten
Our sincere condolences to all of you. I&&single&&m sure your mom will be welcoming him with open arms in heaven. And I&&single&&m sure my dad will be welcoming him too. God bless you all .
Keith Murray
Very saddened to hear of the loss of Bob. He was such a fun loving guy – he will be missed. I would like to express our condolences to the entire family.
Mac. Bolton
To the Duffy Family
All of you grew up after I left home.
I grew up next door to the Duffys and there was never a cross word spoken across the fence for generations and everybody attended SS # 6.
Another family has disappeared from Con 9.
My sympathy to all of you.
Mac.
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Brad and Jayne (Delaney) Walsh
Eileen and Bob and the Duffy Family
Thinking of you during your time of loss and wishing your smiles as you celebrate the fond memories he and Ruth created for your family.
Jayne, Brad, Kristen and Evelyn
Grant, Tammy, Megan & Madison McKellar
Eileen, Bob & the entire Duffy family
a kind gentle soul has left this world… he was one of the best and will be missed. Thinking of you all with love & understanding as you say goodbye. Cherish the memories and good times spent and know that he is now with his lifelong companion, Ruth in that heavenly kingdom above.
With sincere sympathy to you all.
XE
To the family and friends of Bob Duffy, I am so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Duffy was undoubtedly a kind and loving man. Please take comfort in knowing that the pains we deal with today, including death, will soon be done away with forever. – Isa. 25:8, Rev. 21:3,4
Linda and Jerry Allin
We wish to extend our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the entire Duffy family and to Bob&&single&&s extended family. It is so difficult to let our loved ones leave us, but take comfort in the memories you carry in your heart, as they will last a lifetime. Know your friends are thinking of you as you go through this difficult time, Linda & Jerry
Joan Bettles
To all the Duffy Family:
I am so sorry for your loss….Bob was such a fun character.
He made a lot of people laugh.
You will have lots of memories to help you through this
difficult time.
Joan
Cindy and Henry DeGroof
Barb and family: Sorry to hear of your Dads passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Kunder Malachowski
Barb and family. I am so sorry to read of your Dad&&single&&s passing. Your parents were always so kind when I would take the bus and stay over at your house. Please know I am thinking of all of you at this difficult time. It is so difficult to lose someone you hold so dear. Hugs.