Edward Francis Duffy, age 76, surrounded by his family at Volusia Hospice, Port Orange, Florida, went home to be with God on April 8, 2011. Born on December 28, 1934, in Providence, Rhode Island, Ed, had been residing in Port Orange for the last 10 years with his wife, Bernice, of 54 years.
Formerly of Houlton, Ed graduated from the class of 52 and attended Ricker College. He worked in the field of finance and accounting and also served in the National Guard. He will always be remembered by his family for his great sense of humor and quick wittedness.
He is survived by his children: William and Michael of Portland, Diane Hiscoe of Houlton, and Ruthann of Seattle, Wash., seven grandchildren; his sisters: Patricia and Mary Duffy; and close friends: Ernest and Anne King.
He was predeceased by his wife, Bernice; his sons: James and Thomas; his grandson, Christopher Hiscoe; and his parents, Thomas and Evelyn Duffy.
A Christian burial-service and a reception celebrating his life will be held in Maine at a later date.
