Donald was born November 7, 1937 in Somerville, MA, a son of Patrick and Ellen (McLaughlin) Duffy. He is lovingly remembered by his children, Sean and his wife Betsy of Waitsfield, VT; Tim and his wife Stephanie of South Yarmouth, MA; Ellen Bernier and her husband Mike of Scituate, MA; and Don and his wife Rachael of South Portland, ME. Donald was a loving Grampy to his grandchildren, Danny and his wife Sarah of Avon, CT; Drew of Denver, CO; Anna of Waitsfield, VT; Jack, Katherine and Billy of Scituate, MA; and Julia, Colin and Maeve of South Portland, ME. He also leaves his beloved great grandson, Peter “Petey” of Avon, CT. Donald leaves many loving nieces and nephews.
Donald was predeceased by his wife of 60 years Kathleen (Moore) Duffy, his infant son, William, and his siblings Molly Hurley, Bernard Duffy, Charles Duffy, William Duffy, and John Duffy.
Donald was a graduate of Boston College and worked in sales for many years. Kathleen and Don lived in Woburn, MA and Colts Neck, NJ, before settling in Medfield, MA where they raised their family. In 1999 they moved to their summer home in West Dennis on Cape Cod. Donald enjoyed skiing, boating, golf, and spending time with his family and friends. He was loved by all those whose lives he touched and he will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd from 8:30-9:30 AM at the Doane, Beal, and Ames Funeral Home, 729 Rt. 134, South Dennis, MA. Funeral Mass to follow at 10:00 AM at St. Pius X Church, 5 Barbara St., South Yarmouth. Burial will take place in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Rt. 134, South Dennis.
Donald's family asks that you consider a donation in his memory to the Special Olympics of MA.
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