We were both saddened to hear of Carl’s passing. Carl was a kind and gentle soul, anytime we were back in Ontario he was always happy to see us. I remember as a kid whenever I was at Ethel and Johnny’s or if he stopped by my parents house (D’Arcy and Harriet) he would mess my hair up just to get me going and then laugh…and he had a great laugh. Ray always said he was one of best hockey player’s ever to put on a pair of skates in KL, he said he can still feel where Carl’s slapshot hit him in the shin when he was playing Juveniles, he said it left a crescent in his shin pad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

To the Ã?uff family Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Our sincere condolences from the Kiely family. Carl & I go back a long time. I have many fond memories of our younger days when we lived on Taylor Ave. Sorry we can not make it to the service as we are away in Ottawa, however our thoughts and prayers to the Duff family. Rest in peace Carl. Pat

To the entire Duff family, our most sincere condolences for the loss of your dear brother Carl. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you all at this very sad time.

The Duff family: Carl was a valued patron of the Teck Centennial Library for many years. He will be missed. Our sympathy to the entire family Bryce Day – Board Chair Teck Centennial Libraryy

Our most sincere condolences to the Duff family on the loss of Carl.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all through this difficult time.May Carl rest in peace.

Sincerest condolences to the Duff Family. Carl was a childhood neighbor and life-long friend whom I loved as a brother. He had a huge heart and a willingness to help others in need. He is sadly missed-but-good memories will fill our hearts forever. Rest in peace dear friend.

I am so sorry to hear of carl’s passing. my deepest condolences to the duff family. rest in peace carl. jan (skalecki) bernard new liskeard, ontario

To the Duff Family: My sincere sympathies in the loss of you brother, Carl. Growing up on Taylor Avenue as neighbours of the Duffs, I have many fond memories of Carl and the Duff Family. May he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

We were very sorry to hear of Carl’s passing. I can still see him in the touque he always wore, I could never figure out how he rolled it to a point in the front. I can still see Carl standing on a snow bank watching Harold play a hockey game at St. Jerome…Harold’s hands were cold so Mrs. O’Malley stopped the game marched out on to the ice and gave Harold her fluffy gloves. I’m sure Harold was mortified but I can still hear Carl’s roaring laugh at Harold’s expense.

To the Duff Family Carl was always a kind and generous person even through his more difficult times. We always had many great conversations and valued his thoughtful opinion on so many topics. May he finally be at peace. We will miss him Our condolences to his family and friends Brian and Gale

To the Duff Family: Carl’s struggles are finally over. May he be accompanied by Angels in his passing. He was a man of kind words and deeds and will be missed by the community. May Angels assist the family as well, in their time of sorrow. Diane Guppy Doyon

To the Duff family Very sorry to hear of Carls death, He is finally at peace.

I have many fond memorys of Carl, we had some great conversations. He is with his wonderfull Mother now and at rest. You will all be in our prayers.

The ones we love live forever in the heart. With heartfelt sympathy.

To the Duff Family We are saddened to hear of Carl’s passing. He was a kind and gentle man. Will be missed by all. You are in our prayers. Sincerely Barry & Carol Penfold

our deepest sympathy to the family on the passing of Carl . he is finally at peace without all the pain and suffering.

I had a fun visit with Carl on a hot summer night sitting on the porch of the house he shared with Bobby Johnston. We were facing Government Road and it was amazing to see all the people acknowledge him in such a friendly manner. I was amazed at his memory of our youth days in K.L. The details and the precision of the events as well as the names. It was fun. Our sympathy goes out to the Duff family and to Cecelia and all the Biggs Family

To all of Carl’s family Please accept my sincerest condolences on Carl’s passing. His suffering in now over and he will be with Johnny & Ethel and Dad and Mom and the rest of our family that have left far too soon. I regret taht I cannot make the service but I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Carl Lawrence Duff

Terry and I extend our sincerest condolences to the Duff family. Perhaps now, in another venue, Carl will be able to continue to exchange his views on hitting with his baseball coach, Andy K. Rest in peace Carl.

So sorry to hear of Carl’s passing. His sufferings are now over. My condolences go out to all of the Duff Family & my prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time.

My Sincere Condolences go out to the Duff Family. Carl was a Man whom Held much wisdom, Insight and was willing to share that with Everyone. He always greeted you with a Warm Welcome and a Smile. His Battle has now ended and he is reunited with his Family whom have passed before him. I, as well as the Recovery Community will dearly miss you Carl. R.I.P.

Our deepest condolences to the entire Duff family.I have numerous fond memories of Carl in K.L.Carl was a pleasure to visit in hospital & he will be missed.

To the Duff Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Still have his book of poems that was given to me a while ago. Pull it out the odd time to reflect on Carl’s thoughts. I am sure he will be missed. Love Winnie and Family

Our deepest condolences to the Duff Family. Carl and myself go back around 45 years ,and have had many good converstions, I truly will miss his visits which we had many… some good and some bad….he was a special person and he rests in peace now. He always left by saying…stop calling me…God bless him

My sympathies to the Duff Family on the loss of their brother. Carl was very kind to me in 1988, while I was working in Timmins and went to visit Kirkland Lake for the weekend. He showed my all the landmarks, and where he grew up. I remember he had won the 649. He also sent me home with several poems he had written, some about Aunt Ethel. I wish him peace now, with his parents and maybe with my Dad…catching up.

our prayers go to the entire DUFF FAMILY.i grew up with the DUFFS on taylor ave-their kindness and love will always be remembered.carl was a accomplished poet and great hockey player like his brothers.he always had a smile and words of wisdom.when you visited him in hospital he wanted to go for a walk to lobby,which we did often.carl may you rest in peace now,we all loved you. god bless.

My deepest sympathy to the Duff family… Carl had the biggest heart– I remember the first time Tom & I went to watch Carl play indoors at the old rink, it was very obvious he had the Duff blood running through his veins,as he excelled , no surprise to us, but the pride showed in Tom s face and eyes… also mine–he came to visit me in Sault Ste.Marie a few yrs. back–and reminised about the good times in K.L.–taylor st. friends amd life…… I miss him — he was like a brother ,as were the Antoniazzi & Conrad families were….. he was especially proud of his Dad ,Mom, brothers and sisters… nieces and nephews…friend syl

Dear Mary and all the Duff Family, Carl was a special man with alot of heart. Kirkland Lake will miss him. Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Barb Kiely and all the Kiely Family

Carl my friend, i hope you find the peace you have been looking for. I know that you are now with your mom and your special friend. You were a good man with a big heart and a big pain you will be missed! RIP!

My deepest sympathies to the Duff family. Carl & I were childhood friends. We were in the same class at St. Jerome for eight years and I feel there was a special bond between us. I’m glad to have a book of his poems to remember him and his thoughts. RIP, Carl.

I just heard of Carl’s passing, from my Dad (Leslie Duff). I found it tremendously saddening. Carl, along with Dick,were my favorite uncles. I remember him taking me fishing as a child, sometimes with my Dad, and occasionally just him and I. I remember one fishing trip in particular where Carl ended up with a fishhook on the cheek. I think it was me, but it may have been my cousin James (John’s son) who did it. I have many clear memories of time I’d spent with him, and I treasure them, now more so with his passing. I regret not being more in contact with him as i grew up. I am reading through a book (Are there others, besidedes “Through Their Eyes”…? I would love to know, if there were)of his poetry, and I can see how we were similar in taste and thought and passion. Salut & RIP You made a good impact on me Carl, and I thank You

Uncle Carl

My Uncle Carl was a man everyone knew. It had been a while since I had seen him before his passing but when my father told me, I felt a sadness. He faught hard to have a life full of peace. He had that, within his books and at the library where he spent alot of his time and among long time friends and his community where his life began. At a poetry reading at school I read some of his work from a small book he had published. His words paved the way for my own when I young and so very nervous. I think fondly on that, and that he looked so much like my dad. Hours away from Kirkland, a met a girl from there, studying in Guelph. I asked her if by chance she knew Carl. She smiled, and said, "everybody knows Carl". It was told to me as a boy that he was a great hockey player, and had special a twinkle in his eye. Older now, I see that he was a loveable rouge, a unique character and a person, whom I wish I could have known better. I know he is missed by all his family and friends. And it warms my heart to know he has found rest and eternal peace been in the arms of his mother and father and his brothers and sisters that have already gone to God. Rest well Uncle Carl.

Brendan Duff, September 20, 2023