Richard Urban “Dick” Duffy
1929-2016
The death of
Richard Urban “Dick” Duffy of Grand Bay-Westfield occurred
on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at the Saint John Regional
Hospital. Born on September 16, 1929 in Boston, MA, he was
the son of the late Urban and Helen (Mahoney) Duffy.
Dick served
in Korea from 1952-53 with the Royal Canadian Regiment. He
went on to work for the New Brunswick Department of Social Services
for 30 years before retiring in 1989. After retiring, Dick
became known as the Grand Bay “Lawnmower Man” who ran a
small engine repair shop out of his front yard. He was an
avid hunter and loved to fish. Dick was a life member of the
Royal Canadian Legion and past president of the Royal Canadian Legion
Branch #22 (Grand Bay).
Dick was
predeceased by his beloved wife, Margaret (Stone) and his sister,
Helen. He is survived by his son, Peter (Lily) of Oromocto
and daughter, Sandra Noël (Elmer) of Calgary; grandchildren,
Patrick, Shannon and Shawna; as well as great-grandchildren, Isaiah,
Emma, Dillon and Damon.
Resting at
Brenan’s Bay View Funeral Home,
1461 Manawagonish Road, West Saint John (643-7425) with visiting on
Monday, December 19, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Legion
Tribute will be held Monday at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated from St. Augustine’s Church, Grand
Bay-Westfield on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 11:00 AM.
Interment will take place in St. Augustine’s Cemetery, in
the spring.
For those who
wish, remembrances may be made to a charity of the donor’s
choice.
www.BrenansFH.com

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Richard Urban Dick Duffy – 1929-2016.source

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