Obit: DUFFY, Chalmer "Chum"
DUFFY - The death of Mr. Chalmer "Chum" Duffy, 87 years old, occurred peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 1st, 2007. Born in Nappan, Chum was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Beatrice Duffy. Chum graduated from the RCMP training facility in Regina but chose to return home to Amherst to work with Tantramar Motors Service Station for 17 years before starting Duffy's Esso in 1963. Chum enjoyed meeting and working with everyone and continued with his business until his retirement in 1990. He was an active member of the St. Charles Roman Catholic Church, and a lifetime member, 3rd Degree of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Duffy is survived by his son, Wayne (Sharon) of Amherst; grandchildren, Stephanie (Craig) Martin of Moncton, Michael of Dorchester, and Erin of Amherst; twin brother, Delmar of Charlottetown; sister, Helen Rowe of Amherst; four great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Bernice Cormier of Shediac, and Ada Richard (Red) of Pittsburg, Mass; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Chum was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Minnie (nee Landry); sisters, Eileen White and Edith Sharpe, both of Amherst. Visitation was held Friday, August 3rd from the Furlong~Jones Chapel, 70 Church Street, Amherst. The largely attended funeral mass was held on Saturday, August 4th, 2007 at 10am from the Holy Family Catholic Parish. Father Eric Theriault, cousin of Chum, and Father Vernon Driscoll officiated the service, assisted by Deacon Rick Hartnett. Pallbearers included Jim Duffy, Jack Duffy, grandson Michael Duffy, Murray White, Gordon Simons, and Art Babineau. Gerald Duffy served as an honorary pallbearer. Interment was at the Saint Charles/ Nativity Cemetery with a reception following at the church, hosted by the Holy Family Parish CWL. Many beautiful tributes of flowers and memorials were received in Chum's memory.
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Thursday 17-August-2007 www.canadaeast.com The Times & Transcript, Moncton NB
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