In Memory of

Gordon

Stanley

Durfee

Obituary for Gordon Stanley Durfee

ENFIELD – Gordon S. Durfee, 90, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 in Johnson Memorial Hospital, to join his loving wife, Phyllis. Born July 29, 1928 in South Bridgton, Maine, son of the late Robert and Edith (Allen) Durfee, he lived in Enfield for over sixty years. He graduated from Bridgton High School in 1947, he served his country during the Korean Conflict, then worked at Hamilton Standard in the purchasing department for many years, retiring in 1987. Gordon was an active lifelong member of the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer. He enjoyed golfing and watching his beloved Red Sox. He was predeceased by his wife, Phyllis C. (Brassard) Durfee. He leaves his loving children, Dennis R. Durfee, Diane M. Senez and her husband Bob, Donald J. Durfee, Denise J. Sarno all of Enfield, three grandchildren, Melissa Szwed, Anthony Sarno, Collin Senez, and three great-grandchildren, Lily Szwed, Olivia Szwed, Alexis Ballard. Family and friends will gather at 10am on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, 20 North Street, Enfield followed by burial in St. Bernard’s Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday, April 15, 2019 from 4-8pm at Browne Memorial Chapels, 43 Shaker Road, Enfield, CT. Gordon’s family would like to express their thanks to Donna and Werner Glatz for all their years of friendship, kindness and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Boulevard, # 4B, Southington, CT 06489-1058 or to the charity of one’s choice.