Loving wife, mother and friend to many, Dort Duffy, of Fairfax, passed away peacefully on Jan. 1, 2015. She was born in Troy, Ohio to parents Eugene and Carrie Brown. She graduated from Troy High School and went to work at Ohio Bell. She married her high school sweetheart Dennis in 1954. She was a resident of Fairfax City for over 50 years.
For many years, most in the D.C. area knew her as Duffy the Clown. Whether it was a birthday party, corporate event or leading the Fairfax City 4th of July parade she was a person that brought joy and laughter to many. She was an avid Washington Nationals Fan and a lifelong Ohio State Buckeye fan. She will certainly be cheering loudly on Jan. 12 when the Buckeyes beat the Ducks of Oregon.
She devoted her life to her children, gardens and her beloved City of Fairfax. She is survived by two children: Casey Duffy, and Kelly (Jeff ) Duffy-Bassett; 4 grandchildren: Patrick, Kate, Emily, Dennis, and her brother, Richard Brown. She is predeceased by her husband, Dennis Duffy, who passed away in 1983.
Family will receive friends on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Everly Funeral Home, 10565 Main Street, Fairfax. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. in the chapel. Inurnment will be at Fairfax City Cemetery at a later date.