Duff, Benjamin C., 78, December 4, 2011. Arrangements by Leete-Stevens Family Funeral Home and Crematory, Conn.
Benjamin C. Duff of Enfield, CT, passed away on December 4, 2011. He was born in East Hodgdon, Maine on May 1 1933, the son of Hazel Woodcock Duff & Kenneth Duff.
Ben retired from Maple Hill Farms Dairy of Bloomfield after 32 years. For many years, Ben enjoyed tractor pulling as a member of the Antique Tractor Club, making many friendships, and was an avid cribbage player.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Martha Ford Duff; son, David & wife Karen of Canton, CT, and their son, Zachery & fiance Jenny, Colebrook, CT; son, Philip & wife Dove of San Diego, CA, and their sons, Morgan, Hayden & daughter, Tammy; son, Rodney & friend Lynn of Enfield, CT; daughter, Jane Deschenes & husband Roy and their sons, Steven, Kevin & wife Audrey & Kyle, Windham, ME; daughter, Janet & friends Sally & Marge, Suffield, CT; brother Allen Duff of Litteton, ME; sisters, Donna Tracy, of Houlton ME and Marilyn Kraft, Pacific Grove, CA; many nieces & nephews; friends Lynda, Becky & Heather. He was predeceased by brothers Philip, Arnold, Willis, & sister Evelyn.
The family wants to express their gratitude & sincere thanks to the staff at St. Francis Hospital & Blair Manor for the support & care given to Ben & family. At his request, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 175 Ammon Drive Suite 201, Manchester NH 03103. Condolences may be sent to: Family of Ben Duff, 136 Green Manor Road, Enfield, CT 06082.