Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home

I grew up in Cromwell, Connecticut and attended the First Congregational Church of Cromwell where Gordon G. Avery was the pastor. Many times we had Mr. Duff as our speaker at various church retreats. The retreats were for adults and middle school and high...

There are many things that I remember about Mr. Duff. He preached the Word, and was the best preacher that I ever heard. He showed great love and respect for his dear wife Evelyn. He was a wonderful father and role model. I had the privilege of being in...

Mr. Duff worked very hard for the school and it was great how well he and Mrs. Duff worked together. He did a lot of administrative work that we students didn't see. He taught, counseled and disciplined, and preached--even drove the choir bus! She taught,...

My sister and I were two of the first students in Pittsfield that first year. I have lots of memories! Apparently Mr. Duff did also! Two years ago we were at a meal at church in Rockland and were reminiscing and he said to us, "yes, I remember...

Mr. Duff was my inspiration to become a pastor/Bible teacher but more importantly he was my spiritual Dad as he led me to Christ in my very first evening chapel service as a freshman at GCCA. He touched my life and the lives of many others in the same way....

Mr. Duff used to stay at our house numerous times when he would be in town to preach at the First Baptist Curch of Harmony,Maine. My parents, Claire and Elwyn Clark really enjoyed his times with us as did I. Great preacher.