Paul F. Durkin

Paul Durkin Obituary

Paul F. Durkin of Lowell In Reading, August 16, 2008 at the Sawtelle Hospice House. Paul F. Durkin, 88, beloved husband of Constance C. (Howard) Durkin. Friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL on TUESDAY from 4 until 8 P.M. Funeral WEDNESDAY morning at 8 A.M. from the Funeral Home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:30 A.M. at ST. MARGARET'S CHURCH, STEVENS STREET, LOWELL. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Paul's memory may be made to the D'Youville Foundation, 981 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854. ARRANGEMENTS BY FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 978-459-9222.

Published by Lowell Sun on Aug. 19, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Durkin

10 Entries

Susan Richards

August 20, 2008

So many wonderul memories of Mr. Durkin and the trips to NY City with the Sacred Heart Band for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and skating at the Rockefeller Center Ice Rink. Paul was a great guy, who loved his family and also had time for other people's kids.

Bob & Kay Ganley

August 19, 2008

Dear Brendan, Claire and family of Paul,
We share in your sorrow at Paul's death and remember him fondly in the working world, where he made many friends and will be remembered fondly. Also hope, Brendan and Claire, that all is well with you. So long since we have seen each other.

Peace,

Kay and Bob Ganley

August 19, 2008

Paul was such a generous man to everyone. He was a true angel on earth. We will all miss him.
The Browns

Lisa Britko

August 18, 2008

Mike, Karen, Meg and Durkin Family All,
My heart is heavy with your loss. I have "known" Grampy D for many years through written messages, and I am keeping you all in my prayers as you grieve at this time.
With love and hugs,
Lisa B.

John McArdle

August 18, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Kathy Woods

August 18, 2008

Connie and Mike and families,
I am very sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a sweet, kind, and loving man.
Kathy and Tim Woods and family

Durkin Family

August 18, 2008

Paul was such a thoughtful, kind and decent person - a true gentleman in every sense of the word. He was a role model for others and always giving, never taking. He was a wonderful man who will never be forgotten. He was everyone's favorite!!

August 18, 2008

You were an amazing, selfless human being and will never, ever be forgotten! You will ALWAYS be loved.

Dennis Sullivan

August 18, 2008

Connie, David, Mike, Karen, Kara, Brian, Matt and Meghan,

We are deeply saddened over the loss of Uncle Paul but comforted by the knowledge that he is at peace. Our time with him was always an uplifting experience. We have many cherished memories that will stay with us forever.

Dennis, Judy and Amanda Sullivan

susan gamache

August 18, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived
okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here
is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up
and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were
gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.

There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for
me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's
chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life
on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not
be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But
one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a
time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will
give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day
was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the
way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick
him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in
your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember
you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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