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Donald Durgin Obituary
Donald grew up in Farmingdale and lived there most of his adult life. He worked for the Carpenters Union, Teamsters Union and the Laborers Union. He was a jack of all trades and a master of them all until he was forced into retirement from an arm injury.
Later on in life he decided to follow his farming dreams and moved to Alabama. While there he missed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren so much that, recently, he was in the process of moving back to Gardiner, Maine. He was a proud, loving, stubborn and old fashioned man. He paid his own way for everything or he had none. He had few enemies. When he made up his mind to do something, he did it well and to his only satisfaction.
Donald is survived by his six children who he loved dearly, Joan Petit and husband Scott of Bradenton, Fla., and formerly of Maine, Tina Gray and husband Peter of Windsor, Donald Durgin Jr. of Washington, Donna Tobey and husband Warren of Windsor, Carlene Keithan of Augusta, Keith Durgin and wife Mary of Somerville; his lifelong companion V. Leanne Hjerstedt of LaFayette, Ala.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren who will remain in his heart forever; two sisters, Rita Madison and Phyllis Powell; two brothers, Wayman Durgin and Daniel Durgin; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Donald was predeceased by his parents, his brother, Elwood Durgin, and four sisters Margaret Burnham, Helen Markham, Mildred Clifford and Barbara Moody.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 30, at 10 a.m. in the Litchfield Plains Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Janus Supported Living Services 276 Razorville Road, Washington, ME 04274 or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the care of Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Durgin
LLoyd&Wanda Bowden
May 4, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Michael Durgin
April 28, 2011
I will always remember Uncle Donny as being wild and crazy with a special talent for enginuity. I will miss him.
My heart goes out to my cousins. May he rest in peace.
Tanya Fanning
April 27, 2011
Thank you everyone, the sweet words are good to hear when you have lost a loved one. Grampa was a very strong headed, but loving man. He will surely be missed by all of his family. It is sad that his great-grand children will not be able to grow up with him. We all love you Grampa!
Jill Labbe
April 27, 2011
Dear Durgin family, so sorry for your loss.
Bruno,Lori & Jennifer Leclerc
April 26, 2011
Sorry for your loss. Our Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dee Dawson
April 26, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to Keith,Donny,Joan,Tina,Mary and Carlene and Donna.Miss you guys.Dee Dawson
April 26, 2011
To Donald's children My prayers are with you on the loss of your father Dorothy Durgin
April 25, 2011
To Donald's children: My deepest sympathy to the family in the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Gloria Durgin Pratt
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