was so sorry to hear about your father, our prayers are with you, jack diane
I love and Miss you so much Dad....It wasn't suppose to be this way...Each day it feels like I am in a dream only to be waken realizing it really is a nightmare...Reading all these entries, posts on facebook, tons of emails, the phone calls, the visits, the beautiful turn out to celebrate your life... just helps to know that not only did you touch everyone of your family members....you touched so many other friends and people... You are our true hero... We will never forget how special you are. xxoo
To the Durkee Family,
All of us at Vermont Rural Water Association were very saddened to hear of Gordon's passing. We were honored to have interacted with him over the years at various water operator trainings he attended. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Shaun Fielder
Executive Director
Vermont Rural Water Association
I have been sitting here reading all of these entries today and as I am doing so I am nodding my head over and over again. It truely amazes me how many people the DURKEE family has touched over the years. You all are an icon. Your family unit is one to be envied. Mr Durkee was such a magnificent man. He will be missed by so many people. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time and season. Use your familys strength to help each other thru this. Love you all
Monique Link
Robert, Betsy and the Durkee family,
So sorry to hear of your loss, may the many wonderful memories help to sustain you during this time. Dwaine & Susan Pelkey Smith
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and our hearts are with all of you.
To the Durkee family i am so sorry for your loss. Gordon touch the lives of so many people. I really dont think he realize just how much. He will be missed by all. He was my boss at national life. He was the nicest person that i have ever met. I will miss his smile and his talk about the good old days.. Cherish all the wonderful memories. He left a legacy for everyone.
Our deepest sympathies to the whole Durkee gang (That's what my Mom called you. RIP) Many happy memories of Gordie were shared with our family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. - Angela (Peake) Raycraft
BETTY, BECKY & THE DURKEE FAMILY,
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU THIS DAY. ABE & ANDY LEWIS
My sincerest sympathy on your loss. May many happy memories help sustain you during this most difficult time.
My sincerest condolences on the passing of Gordon. I worked with him years ago, at National Life. He as a good man. God speed, Gordon. May you rest in peace.
A life well lived. Such a nice man. He will be missed by all who knew him. My heartfelt condolences to the Durkee family.
To Billy, Robin, Betty, George and the entire Durkee family: Your father was a wonderful person. He will be sincerely missed by all. May his soul rest in peace
Becky,Betsey and Betty - You are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. May you find comofort in the many wonderful memories and special times you had with your Dad.
Cindy Sorrell
thinking of you, connie. bill willard
Connie and Family: I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Gordon was such a kind man, and could bring a smile to anyones face. I have many fond memories of visiting with your family up in Marshfield when my Grandpa would bring my cousin and I to visit. We'll be thinking of you guys during this hard time, and my prayers are with you.
Bill sorry to hear about your Dad my thoughts for you, and Robin
My deepest sympathies to you Connie and family. I have such great memories of you all and especially Gordon's smile. My prayers are with you all! Love, Dawn
Connie & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Gordon was the kindest, gentlest and most humble man I have ever met. I truly enjoyed our conversations any time I saw him. I served with him in the Army Reserves -- he was patient and "showed me the ropes". Such a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. He will truly be missed! God Bless you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bobbie and family, losing someone like your dad is never easy. He cannot be replaced, but his many, many memories and lessons of life, are yours to treasure forever. With deepest sympathies, from our family: Cathy and Jack (Buelow) Cascio, Sarah and Gary John,
To the Durkee Clan, Sorry to hear of the loss of your husband/dad. My family and I send along our prayers to lighten your hearts in this time of grief.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Gordon was a wonderful man, a loving husband and a kind soul. I will miss him. my deepest sympathy to Connie and the kids. ...Annie Ross - Williston, Vermont
Connie and everyone, Tristan and I were so sad to hear the news of Gordons passing. All the great memories at the park, Gordon teaching us our hunter safety, so much more...He will truly be missed. our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Connie and family,
He was a great man and touched many lives, including mine. Our prayers are with you.
The Breer family
Remembering Gordon and all the Durkee family this summer at Lake Elmore.
Condolences to the Durkee family. Gordon was always kind and friendly, this is evidenced by the outporing of emotions recorded in these notes. He was to Marshfield, what Jimmy Stewart's character, George Bailey, was to Bedford Falls in the movie Its a Wonderful Life. He was loved and respected by many. God bless you.
Like to thank Connie and Family for sharing Gordon with all of us in marshfield.
our thoughts and prayers are with connie and the family--our deepest sympathy love, jean and sherri perusse
our thoughts and prayers are with connie and the family---our deepest sympathy love, sherri and jean p
May God bless you and comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
Connie and Family,
Words cannot express our profound sadness with the passing of Gordon. He was the Patriarch of Marshfield....his hugs and kisses will be with us forever.
Scott, Sheila and Morgan MacIver
Dear Connie and Family,
I was so very sorry to hear of your loss.He was truely a great man,full of fun and laughs..May God comfort you all at this time.Love,Tammy Shatney
Connie, Bill, Robin, Bobbie, Pat, Betty, George, Becky, Betsy, Robert, Greg, Geoff, Glenn, Deb, Dan, McKenna...I'm deeply saddened by the loss of your dad/grampa. Your Dad/Grampa was the epitome of kindness, grace, and his family meant the world to him. Please know we all grieve with you. May your closeness with each other help you through this saddest of times. RIP Gordon. xoxo
We have all lost a great man! I knew Gordon from working with him at National Life. My heart is with all of his family. Prayers are with you all
To the entire Durkee family,
My thoughts, love, and prayers are with each of you. He will truly be missed and I will cherish all of the wonderful memories I have of him!
To the Durkee Clan,
I'm sorry for your family's loss. I always had fun when my pop brought me ice fishing and to the campground to see you and Gordon. It was great to have known him. We will sure miss him!
Connie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss and the loss of my true friend. The memories of our Maine trips, deer camp, ice fishing trips, P&H truck stop and all the hunter safety courses we did together are fond memories indeed! We will all feel the hole in our hearts without Gordie here with us. Let your memories ease your heart.
Connie, Billy, Bobbie, Betty, Betsy, Becky and family. I know that you have lost such an incredible part of your family but please find strength in the love that Gordie had for all of you with enough left to share with all of us. The role he played in the lives of all the kids in the village will live on in all of us. I make a promise to all of you to carry on the things he taught me. I loved your dad and I will never forget him.
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Durkee family on such a large loss to their family. Knowing the McAvoys for years, we know how much family means to them. Stay strong our neighbors; sending love and prayers your way.
P.J. & Crystal Russell
My sympathy to the Durkee family. I worked with Mr. Durkee when I was a senior in high school and a few years after. That was back in 1964!! But I remember him well. Always happy, always helpful and a all around good guy. I'm sure he will be missed.
Cindy (Holden)Sanders
To the Durkee Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Betty, Becky & Bestsy - I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. He sounds like he was a wonderful husband, father and friend to so many. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.
Dear Connie and family
Ellie and I were shocked to hear of Gordon's death. He and I go way back in time. He rode with me to work at National Life for over 30 years. Army National Guard. Vermont State Guard. I remember all the good times we had as young people with your folks. Did not seem to matter how many of us were "hanging out" they were always happy to see us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Harold "Spud" and Ellie Gibson, Crossville TN
He will be so missed by all of us. We are so sad for your loss! Sending our love.
To the Durkee Family
I was so sorry to hear of your loss, I did not know Gordon, but I know his daughters and they are wonderful people, I am certain that this was passed on from Gordon. My thought and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Pat Murray, President
Vermont Association of Insurance Professionals
Thinking of you all. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Durkee family.
To our favorite girls at NWJ and family: We are sorry to hear of this news. May God keep you and shine his light upon you during this difficult time. From the staff at Midstate Dodge.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was a great and funny man. Wayne & Marcy Maritn, Cabot
To The Durkee Family -
As a husband, father, uncle, grandfather, friend, Gordon leaves so many beautiful memories. Let the love and joy live in your hearts & give strength to your soul. God Bless - Annie Domey
Dear Connie & Family,
Richie & I were so sorry to hear of Gordon's passing. He was such a fun person to be around and could make everyone laugh so easily. He will be missed. May all the wonderful memories help to keep him close in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Gordon was a true gentlemen and had the biggest heart on earth. Speaking both for myself and for the Village of Marshfield, he had an outstanding sense of "doing the right thing" for the Village and for everyone in it. He is now and will always be missed.
I'm sorry I didn't know Gordon--his obituary makes you wish you had known him. And the family I do know is a tribute to what a fine man he was. May you bring each other peace and comfort over time.
So sorry to hear. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Gordon was one of the most kind hearted person I was blessed to know.
To the Durkee Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Gordon was my first Boss at National Life. He was always such a great person to work for. Always laughing and joking. We were all a bunch of young kids and some of us are still there today because of Gordon.
Love to you all.
Betty, Betsy and Becky ~ I am so sorry for your loss. Your father was one-of-a-kind, I'll miss him stopping in the office. My heart goes out to your entire family, and what an amazing family it is....Love you all so much ~Amanda LaCasse
Bill, Robin, and family, sending prayers for you, let your cherished memories and love of family and friends comfort you.
Connie & Family,
I was so very sorry to hear about Gordon. My heart is heavy with sorrow. I have so many wonderful memories though, of the stories about my mom and dad tooling around with you Connie, and Gordon. Gordon was a special friend to my father but the memories and the stories to be passed on will be cherished forever; from their ice fishing escapades to cribbage nights and their Masonic meeting nights! Gordon will forever be in all our hearts and may your memories ease the pain over time.
To My Friends -
Words cannot express how sorry I am. Your dad was a great man. We all know time heals all wounds. But this is going to take a very long time. Remember we are all here for you and would jump in a minute to help you in any way we can. My best advise id stay close, together you will help one another. I give you all my prayers and hugs.
I know I will see you all when you are ready.
Love ~
To Connie and family so sorry to hear of Gordons passing he was a wonderful man our prayers and thoughts are with you Rod and Barb Leach
Connie, Becky, Betsy, Robert, Betty, George, Bobbie & your entire family --- I'm so sorry for your loss!! He was such a wonderful, caring & loving man, he was the BEST!! He will be missed greatly!! Know that I am here, anytime, if you need anything. My thoughts & prayers go out to you all during this very sad time! Love you all...XOXO!! Debbie Bissell
To the Durkee Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
To Connie and all the children & grandchildren. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this sad time.
Connie, Bobbie & family, Becky, Betsy, Betty, everyone, I'm so sorry to hear about Gordon. I wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you during this very difficult time.
To the entire family, and especially Connie, Betty, George, Becky, Betsy and Robert: We are so sorry for your loss. You are a wonderful family, and he was a wonderful man/father. You are in our hearts and prayers. Know we are here for you in the difficult days ahead. Much love, Liane, Marcus, Justin and Mom (Bonnie)
Dear Connine & Family I am very sorry for your loss. Gordon was a wonderful guy and friend. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this very sad time.
So sorry for your lost. He was a great guy. I will never forget him and his kindness to all. A big part of Marshfield is now gone and it will never be the same. He was a great guy. Love to all the family.
Billy, Sorry for your loss of your Father. Sympathies to your Mom. Sandy and I will keep them in our prayers.Hope you are well.
Connie and family, my deepest sympathies for your loss. May the memories and love of family be with you today and always. Gordon was a town treasure, as are all of you.
Love and peace to you.
Im happy i got a chance to know gordon .You guys are the only family we really had not by blood but in your hearts .we are here if u need us .We love and miss you all.
Connie & Family , I am so Sorry for Your Lose ! My Thought's & Prayer's are with You All ! God Bless !
Dear Connie and family, we are so sorry to hear of Gordon's death. Another life-long friend is gone. Please find comfort in knowing your grief is shared by his many, many friends. May God give you comfort and peace. Love and prayers to all of you.
If you were to look under the definitions for "gentleman". you would find the name "Gordon Durkee" first!
Peace and God's blessings to the whole Durkee clan.
Connie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. We all have many good memories of Gordon.
Joan Metcalf
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers go to your family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.
Love,
Robin, George and Kristen Ellwood
George and Helene Ellwood
Dear Connie and family, I have so many wonderful memories of Gordon, from his being the auctioneer during our camping trips, to taking me to get qualified for my deer hunting license. He was the kindest sole and will be missed by many. May you all be comforted by his wonderful memory and all the wonderful times you shared as a family. He will be so deeply missed by all. I am so sorry for your loss.
I was so sorry to hear about Gordon. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Aunt Connie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. All our love. Mark, Becky, Chelsea, and Ruth
our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Gordon was a wonderful man. My prayers are with you all.
a very good man he will be missed. god be with you Gordon.
To The Durkee Family,
I was sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you all. I hope you all find peace, and your hearts become less heavy.
In living memory of one of the greatest men to ever walk this earth