R. Elton Duffy

BARRE – R. Elton Duffy, (better known as Bob or Duf), 77, died on Saturday, June 2, 2018.

Duf was born in Glens Falls, NY on September 11, 1940. He is a graduate of Hebron Academy, attended Brown University and graduated from the University of Connecticut. He married his childhood sweetheart Kate Birdsall and they enjoyed 54 wonderful years of marriage.

He worked first for the Hartford Insurance Group and moved to Barre as its Vermont Special Agent in 1969. Several years later, Duf became a partner in the Berg, Carmolli and Kent Insurance Agency.

Duf led a quiet life in his latter years. However, his interest in the pursuit of knowledge never waned. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed driving across the country to visit.

He is survived by his wife Kate Birdsall, and his children Avery Scheib (Dervis) of Eden Prairie, MN and Charles Duffy (Jamie Mosher) of Whitefish, MT. His wonderful grandchildren are Will and Sam Scheib, Rye and Luca Duffy and Ayla Mosher. At home, one cannot forget his beloved cats.

In his younger days, Duf enjoyed boating, water and snow skiing, golfing and snowmobiling. His motorcycle was dubbed, “my shrink” and he spent many hours and miles on his prized BMW. He was an active participant in the Barre Jaycees, SnoBees Snowmobile Club, Barre Masons and Mt. Sinai Shriners.

In July, a memorial service to celebrate his life will be held in Glens Falls.

As is Duf’s wish, contributions in his memory may be made to Peoples Health and Wellness Clinic, Yorra Legacy Fund, 553 North Main Street, Barre, VT 05641, dedicated to free health care for the uninsured, or Lake George Association, PO Box 408, Lake George, NY 12845, dedicated to education and preservation of our beautiful Lake George.