Obituary for
Bob Duffy
Bob passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side at Hillside Manor on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Born in McKillop Township on November 20, 1923, Joseph Robert “Bob” Duffy of Seaforth, formerly of RR#1 Dublin, was in his 93rd year.
Beloved husband for 61 years of the late Ruth (nee Regier) Duffy (Dec. 2012). Loving father of Randy Duffy (Debbie) of Spruce Grove, AB, Bill Duffy of Seaforth, Marian Finlayson (Jim) of Seaforth, Cathy Hulley (Paul) of Seaforth, Jeanette Riegger (Bernie) of Stony Plain, AB, Barb Van Roessel (Ed) of Staffa, Eileen Nash (Bob) of Stratford, Angela Barnett (Geordie) of Mono and daughter-in-law Mandy Duffy of Seaforth. Cherished Grandpa of 25 and Great-Grandpa of 14. Also survived by his sister Rita Manley of Stratford, and siblings-in-law Rita Quick of Chatham, Donald Regier (Nancy) of Ripley, John Regier of London, Joe Regier of Crediton, Catherine Regier of Walkerton and Evelyn Regier of Barrie. Bob will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Predeceased by his son Tom Duffy (July 2014), parents William and Loretta (nee O’Reilly) Duffy, siblings Lou Duffy, Mary O’Brien, Esther Rau, Vera Murray, as well as many in-laws and other extended family members.
Visitation will be held at McGlynn Family Funeral 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.). Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. James Catholic Church, 22 Victoria St., Seaforth, on Monday, June 13 at 11 a.m. with Fr. Brian McColl officiating. Interment will take place in St. Columban Catholic Cemetery followed by a reception at the Seaforth and District Community Centre.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to St. Columban Catholic Cemetery or the Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation would be appreciated and can be made through the funeral home. Online condolences and donations can be made by visiting Bob’s memorial at www.mcglynnfamilyfuneralhome.com
