Ethel Frances Duff, 85, formerly of Windham, NH passed away Tuesday November 10, 2020, in Salemhaven, Salem, NH. She was born in Medford, MA on February 26, 1935, one of nine children of the late Frank E. and Alwilda (Bagley) Burke. She was a resident of Windham since 2005, formerly living in Melrose, MA and was raised in Stoneham, MA. Ethel retired from Dole and Bailey Food Company in Woburn, MA. She was an amazing cake decorator. Family was everything to Ethel and she loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Thomas J. Duff of Windham; two daughters, Denise Duff of Pelham, NH, and Sherri Duff of Charleston, SC; two sons, Barry Michael Duff of Florida and Brian Duff of Dracut, MA; eleven grandchildren, three siblings, Frank Burke, Margaret Hayes and George Burke, all of Stoneham, MA; as well as many nieces and nephews.
All funeral services will be held privately with the assistance of the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry. Due to State of NH guidelines, all guests are required to wear masks, minimize contact and maintain social distancing.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.