Gary A. Duff, of Deerfield, passed away, December 30, 2006, at home.
He married the former M. Joan Lewis. Gary was retired from Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center. Mr. Duff entered the U.S. Army in 1954, and served in the Korean War. He continued to serve in the National Guard, including active duty in the Persian Gulf, during Desert Storm. At the time of his honorable discharge, on September 30, 1992, he was a Staff Sergeant in the 107th M. P. Co. Gary devoted his life for the Freedom of everyone. He was a member of the Maynard United Methodist Church, Marcy.
Survivors include his wife, Joan; three daughters and four sons-in-law, Janice & Greg Brower, Sherry & Larry Patterson, Karen & Aaron Bouchard, and Lenny Brash; grandchildren, Rachael Loomis, Sandra Brower, Garrhett Davis, Silas Bouchard, and Scarlet Bouchard; his brother, Ronald Duff; and many other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his daughter, Merry Noel Brash; and his sister, Janice Anderson.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to the Maynard United Methodist Church, 9624 Maynard Dr., Marcy, NY 13403. Arrangements are in care of Dimbleby, Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral Home, Forty Main Street, Whitesboro.
Posted by DFWE Funeral Homes on December 30, 2006 10:22 AM|View Entire Listing
Messages of Sympathy
Sorry to hear about Gary. We heard through the grapvine (friends in Utica) yesterday. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Hi Joan ; Barbara called us while we were at NYC and we came this earlier morning and tried to reach you .We are very sorry . Please let us know if anything we can help you. Love from Kay.
JOAN & FAMILY,
I'm so sorry to hear that Gary passed away.
Being out of contact with him, I did not know he was ill. We worked a long time with the boys on ward 58. We were all a great team. He always had us in stitches with his jokes & pranks. He was a joy to work with, and a good friend. We will remember him in our prayers, with fond memories.
Gary was the Best Man for our Wedding,and one of the Best Men we ever can hope to meet. He was a true friend,though I must admit that we have not continued contact with either Gary,or his devoted wife Joan,for which we truely regret.
Gary was my mentor when I first came home from Viet Nam and started to work at Utica State Hospital.He gained my respect when I first noticed his caring for both the patients in his care and his devotion to his job. Gary was never one to "Blow his own Horn",and if his work went unnoticed by the "Powers that be",it was never unnoticed by those of us that had the priviledge of both working with him and calling him friend.
Gary held within him the true love of life,and he also carried the wonderful Irish humor of his ancestors.I truely regret that I never spoke these words to Gary.Shame on me.When we meet again I am sure that he will forgive me.That is the essence of Gary.
It is with great sympathy that I leave this message to Gary's wife Joan,and his family.No one need tell you what a great Man and Patriot Gary was.But both Linda and I wanted you all to know that no matter how many years have past,nor our lack of keeping in contact,we will never forget how much Gary meant to us or all of you.
To Gary,Rest In Peace,and Thank You for Being You.
With Deepest Sympathy to Joan and your Family,and Until We Meet Again,Bob and Linda.
Hi Joan,
I'm so sorry to hear of Gary's death. My sympathy goes out to you and your children during this difficult time. I know that he's been sick for a long time. May God shower Gary with His love! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May you all find peace in knowing that Gary is no longer in pain, and is in heaven now.
If there is anything I can do for you, please call me Joan. My number is 337-6388.
Love,
Barbara
Messages of Sympathy
Sorry to hear about Gary. We heard through the grapvine (friends in Utica) yesterday. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Gary,Karen,and boys.
Posted by: gary lewis | January 26, 2007 10:48 PM
Hi Joan ; Barbara called us while we were at NYC and we came this earlier morning and tried to reach you .We are very sorry . Please let us know if anything we can help you. Love from Kay.
Posted by: Ktheline Sue | January 5, 2007 04:05 PM
JOAN & FAMILY,
I'm so sorry to hear that Gary passed away.
Being out of contact with him, I did not know he was ill. We worked a long time with the boys on ward 58. We were all a great team. He always had us in stitches with his jokes & pranks. He was a joy to work with, and a good friend. We will remember him in our prayers, with fond memories.
-Betty Buck & Family
Posted by: Betty Buck & family | January 4, 2007 07:52 PM
Gary was the Best Man for our Wedding,and one of the Best Men we ever can hope to meet. He was a true friend,though I must admit that we have not continued contact with either Gary,or his devoted wife Joan,for which we truely regret.
Gary was my mentor when I first came home from Viet Nam and started to work at Utica State Hospital.He gained my respect when I first noticed his caring for both the patients in his care and his devotion to his job. Gary was never one to "Blow his own Horn",and if his work went unnoticed by the "Powers that be",it was never unnoticed by those of us that had the priviledge of both working with him and calling him friend.
Gary held within him the true love of life,and he also carried the wonderful Irish humor of his ancestors.I truely regret that I never spoke these words to Gary.Shame on me.When we meet again I am sure that he will forgive me.That is the essence of Gary.
It is with great sympathy that I leave this message to Gary's wife Joan,and his family.No one need tell you what a great Man and Patriot Gary was.But both Linda and I wanted you all to know that no matter how many years have past,nor our lack of keeping in contact,we will never forget how much Gary meant to us or all of you.
To Gary,Rest In Peace,and Thank You for Being You.
With Deepest Sympathy to Joan and your Family,and Until We Meet Again,Bob and Linda.
Posted by: Bob and Linda Phillips | January 4, 2007 06:14 PM
Hi Joan,
I'm so sorry to hear of Gary's death. My sympathy goes out to you and your children during this difficult time. I know that he's been sick for a long time. May God shower Gary with His love! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May you all find peace in knowing that Gary is no longer in pain, and is in heaven now.
If there is anything I can do for you, please call me Joan. My number is 337-6388.
Love,
Barbara
Posted by: Barbara A. Cook | January 4, 2007 04:35 PM