Gerard "Jerry" Leonard Duffy, age 81, died December 29, 2023 on his birthday. Born in San Francisco CA to Leonard "Leo" Duffy and Jeannette Bourdage Duffy, Jerry grew up in Weymouth and lived in many places over the years, but Marshfield was where he called home.

Jerry graduated from Weymouth High School in 1961 then entered the Air Force where he served from 1961 to 1965. After leaving the Air Force he came home to the South Shore and met his love Janie Williams on the North River. The river has provided the family with love and life for over 58 years. Jerry went to school while raising a family and working. He earned a degree from Northeastern University in computer engineering, a career he was successful in for many years.

Jerry and Janie ran and later owned Mary's Boat Livery from 1984 to 2012. They created memories and lasting friendships with many of their customers over the years. Jerry earned his captain's license and worked on many tugboats and eventually owned a towing service covering the coast for mariners. He spent countless hours on the water for both business and pleasure. During the off season for many years Jane & Jerry enjoyed touring the Virgin Islands on a Grand Banks trawler named "Grand Life" captained by Jerry.

He is predeceased by his wife of 56 years Jane "Janie" Williams Duffy and his brother John Duffy. Survived by his siblings Mary Jane Johnson and husband David and James Duffy and wife Janet, many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews. Liam, Sean and Delia Kelly, Benjamin, Samuel and Jacob Asnes brought their grandfather "Grumpy" so much pride.

Dad was an incredible father to Jennifer Kelly, husband Phil Kelly, Patrick Duffy and partner Hannah Woodbury, Erin Asnes and husband Peter Asnes. Many of those who knew him saw him as a father figure. He will be remembered for his work ethic, humor, loyalty and optimism.

In lieu of flowers please feel free to donate to your favorite charity.

Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and will conclude with Words of Remembrance at 4:00 p.m at the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean Street in Marshfield.

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