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Richard Durbin Obituary
RICHARD O. DURBIN (Age 80)
On Tuesday, May 17, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Helen Marie Durbin; father of Anita (the late Quentin) Stuck, Richard (Karen) Durbin, Helene (Larry) Severson, Mary Jane Durbin, and Diane (John) Dempsey; brother of Hermia Myers, Harry Durbin, Henry Durbin and the late Kathryn Ledlow; grandfather "Poppy" of Mary Elizabeth, Jeffrey, Meghan, Joseph, Tamara, Katherine, John Paul, Edward, and Thomas. Also survived by 10 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 23, at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Mark Levine
May 22, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you and your loved ones as you grieve.
Donna Huggins
May 21, 2011
May you find comfort in your shared memories and love for each other. Poppy remains with you forever in thought, prayer, tears and laughter.
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