DUFF-HEBERT, Polly A., 48, August 22, 2015. Calling hours are Friday, August 28 from 5-8 p.m. at Dunn Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s of the Visitation Catholic Church, Houlton, on Saturday, August 29 at 10 a.m., followed by a reception at the parish hall. Interment will be in St.Mary’s Cemetery. Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.
HOULTON – Polly Anna Duff-Hebert, 48 years of age, died August 22, 2015, after a brief illness. She was born in Houlton, Maine on January 18, 1967, the daughter of Arnold C. and Viola M. (Cassidy) Duff.
Polly attended Houlton schools and graduated from Houlton High School in 1985. She attended the University of Maine at Machias and Presque Isle. Polly worked for Shop N’ Save, Burrelle’s and Steego Auto Parts as a secretary and book keeper. But, the two jobs that brought her much joy were those of a devoted mother and wife.
Throughout her life, Polly participated in the Houlton Council of Catholic Women, she volunteered her time to read with students at Houlton Elementary School, she taught Faith Formation classes to children preparing for their First Communion and Confirmation, she volunteered at the Town of Houlton Voting Polls, she volunteered her time and energy to various activities within the Houlton Community, and home schooled her three beautiful children.
Polly married the love of her life, Todd, on September 5, 1998 at St. Mary’s of the Visitation Catholic Church. They spent 17 years together creating marvelous memories and adding to their wonderful family of three children. Together they very carefully laid a loving and spiritual foundation for their little family. Polly lived her life knowing that an individual can plan their life course, but…the Lord directs one’s steps; (Proverbs 16:9). Her life’s creed was to love all, trust few, and harm no one.
Polly was a daughter, a sister, a wife, a teacher, and most importantly, a mother. She was fervent in her passionate love of her family. And when her children were around, she would light up any room with a glow of a mother’s love. In her mind and heart, her cup runneth over with the love of a good man coupled with her finest achievement, her three children. Polly’s elite ability as a mother was matched by her unwavering kindness, personal character, and genuine humility. She made every day an adventure filled with life, love, and laughter.
Polly Anna is survived by her husband Todd; her three children, son, Patrick Arnold, daughters, Helen Marie and Lucy Ann; five remaining siblings, brother, Joseph A. Duff and wife, Brenda, of Houlton, Susan (Suzie) A. Duff of Searsport, Mary A. Duff, Molly A. Duff, and Julie (Jules) A. Duff, all of Houlton; four nieces, Heather Guimond and husband, David, of Atlanta, Georgia, Kristen Young and her husband, Steven, of Atlanta, Georgia, Kimberly Kennedy and husband, Jamie, of Alton, Sarah Duff and fiancée, Tony, of Boston; great-nieces, Abigail and Sydney Young and great-nephew, Nathan Guimond; plus a very special sister-in-law, Joan Duff of Atlanta, Georgia. She was predeceased by her parents; her brother, Michael A. Duff; her sister, Lucy A. Duff; her mother-in-law, Linda Thibodeau; and both her maternal and paternal grandparents.
Friends may call 5-8 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2015 at the Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton. There will be a private holy Rosary for family only. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2015, at St. Mary’s of the Visitation Catholic Church, Houlton, with Father David Raymond celebrant. A reception of celebration will immediately follow the service at the parish center. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Eastern Maine Medical Center’s Intensive Care/Hospice Unit, Eastern Maine Medical Center Oncology Unit, the Faith Formation Program at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Cary Library, the Todd Hebert Family, and/or a charity of one’s choice care of Dunn’s Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, Maine 04730. Online condolences and guest book: dunnfuneral.com.
