Hector Duff News Today

Nicholas Duff the grandson of Manx War Veteran, Hector Duff, is the stonemason that is carrying out the re-grouting of the Douglas War Memorial. ...

In this collection of gems from the archives - Station Masters share their stories, a Policeman thumbs a lift, and a Sulby childhood is fondly remembered

The long arm of the law - but not as WE know it! Hector Duff and Arthur Underhill share stories of life in the Island's Police Force in the '30's and 40's

Gary Roberts retires today after nearly 40 years service

A service of remembrance and dedication has been held to mark the 78th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Conducted by the Mayor’s Chaplain, th...

Hector Duff: Crowds honour Isle of Man D-Day veteran Published image captionFloral tributes were laid to Hector Duff at the war memorial in Onchan Hundreds of people on the Isle of Man have paid their respects to Normandy veteran Hector Duff, who died last month aged 101. He who took part in the D-Day landings and fought in North Africa with the Desert Rats during World War Two. Mourners lined the streets in Onchan for his funeral procession, which was led by members of the constabulary. A ce...

Funeral of Hector Duff to take place today Thu, 10 Dec 2020 The Islands Road Policing Unit will be leading the funeral cortege. A private funeral service will take place at 1pm at St Peters Church in Onchan. A celebration of Mr Duffs life will take place at the Villa Marina in Douglas from 3pm.   Subscribe to get Energy FM News direct to your mobile device You can get Energy FM News delivered direct to your mobile device using one of the following methods. In the Apple News App on iOS sear...

Click to buy photos from our newspaper ➔ Printed and digital download photos available The life of 101-year-old D-Day veteran Hector Duff OBE was celebrated at a funeral service held at St Peter’s Church in Onchan today. In attendance were the Lieutenant Governor Sir Richard Gozney, Chief Minister Howard Quayle, Speaker of the House of Keys Juan Watterson, Chief Constable Gary Roberts and numerous other MHKs. A guard of honour consisting of police and standard bearers from the island’s...

Respects paid to Hector Duff Onchan streets lined with people applauding A service of thanksgiving to celebrate the life of Normandy veteran Hector Duff has taken place at St. Peters Church in Onchan. Many tributes have been paid to the 101 year-old since he died at the end of November. People lined the streets and applauded as the cortege made its way through the village. Outside the church, police officers and members of the British Legion formed a guard of honour. The Lieutenant ...