DUFFY, Douglas Wilford - June 1, 1956 - April 9, 2022
Doug passed away suddenly, but peacefully of natural causes at home at the age 65 surrounded by his loving family.
He will forever be missed by his devoted, loving wife, Vera and his children, Michael (Kristin) and Lindsay (Kyle).
He was a cherished son of the late Wilfred (Ted) Duffy and Edith Duffy (nee Weedmark) and a caring son-in-law to Nada Talevski (nee Makrevski) and the late Kale Talevski.
He will be truly missed by his siblings David (Sandy), Susan (Tom), Rob (Lynn), Kathy (Chuck), and his brother-in-law Ted Talevski (Lisa). He will be missed by many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Doug was a dedicated and loyal family man of integrity.
He was married to his wife and best friend Vera for over 42 years.
Doug thoroughly enjoyed fishing with his daughter and golfing with his son.
You could often find him at his cottage or his workshop working on projects with his family in mind. He had a thirst for knowledge and he loved to share what he knew in passionate conversations.
He was a lifelong Maple Leaf hockey fan. Doug had a successful career in the Civil Engineering field including working for the City of Oshawa, as Manager of Engineering Services.
Doug retired in 2017 after 26 dedicated years with the City of Oshawa. In retirement, Doug spent his time with his family, working on multiple DIY projects, and taking his retirement “One Day at a Time".
Friends may call at THORNTON CEMETERY and FUNERAL CENTRE, 1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, (South of Taunton Road and off of Dryden Blvd, 905-579-6787) on Thursday, April 14, 2022 from 11 am until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1 pm. Interment and reception will follow.
The family respectfully ask that masks be worn at all times while in the building.
Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Arthritis Society.
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