David C. Durfee

1944 - 2017

David C. Durfee obituary, 1944-2017

BORN

1944

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Waring Sullivan Fairlawn Funeral and Cremation Service

180 Washington Street

Fairhaven, Massachusetts

David Durfee Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 9, 2017.

David Chaloner Durfee, age 72, of Mattapoisett, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. He was the husband of the late Edna Elizabeth (George) Durfee.

Born in Fall River, the son of Ruth (Dearden) Durfee-Nolan of Fall River and the late Chaloner Durfee, he was a 1961 graduate of Dartmouth High School and attended Barrington College.

David was a United Sates Air Force Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War and was employed as a Printing Salesman until his retirement in 2007.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers, Brian Durfee of Berkley and Bruce Durfee and his wife Wendy of E. Freetown; a nephew Cory Chaloner Durfee and his fiancé Stephanie Hoyceanyls of Plainville, MA and Benjimin Rene Durfee of Greenfield, MA; a step daughter Robin Nelson of Pittsford, VT; a step son Fredrick Easton and his wife Peggy of MA; four step-grandchildren Benjamin Eaton, Tyler Nelson, Travis Nelson and Arianna Nelson and three step great-grandchildren, Hunter Nelson, Brynn Nelson and Nadia Easton.

Mr. Durfee was also the step-father of the late Christopher Eaton.

His Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 10AM in the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME AT FAIRLAWN 180 Washington St., Fairhaven. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4 to 7PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Fairhaven.

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June 13, 2017

Dana Dexter

So sorry to hear of the passing of David. He was such a nice, kind and funny guy. Condolences to the family.

June 12, 2017

Joanne Dillingham-Chartier

So sorry to hear of the passing of my dear high school friend. I just got back from burying my brother John. I live in Florida now and it isn't possible for me to be there. Rest In Peace my friend❤

June 12, 2017

Joanne Dillingham- Chartier

So sorry to hear of the passing of my close high school friend. I live in Florida now and just came home after buring my Brother John. If I could I would be there.❤Rest In Peace My friend.

June 12, 2017

Gaynel Bradford

So sorry for your loss.

June 12, 2017

Diana and Rick Rush

We are so sorry to hear this sad news. Cousin David was such fun and many fond Memories come to mind for sure. He will be missed. Love and prayers go out to his entire family at this time. " When we all get together what a day of rejoicing that will be" "When we all see Jesus we will sing and shout the victory" !!!
Love Diana and Rick Rush

June 11, 2017

Shirley Casilhas

So very sorry to read this today. I graduated from High School with Dave. My condolences to the family and friends of such a great guy!!! Shirley (Dutra) Casilhas

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