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WALTER DURKAN Obituary
Walter Eugene Durkan (Age 86)
On Tuesday, February 19, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Walter is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marie Celine Durkan (nee Moen). He is also survived by his son, Brendan Durkan; and his daughters Ann-Marie Acosta (Carlos) and Ciara Durkan (Butch Worden); grandchildren Sean Durkan (Jade), Kevin Durkan, Kaitlyn Durkan, Tierney Acosta, Declan Acosta, Maeve Acosta, Seamus Worden and Pearse Worden; great-granddaughters Cailyn Durkan and McKenna Durkan; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews around the world. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, March 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, March 2, at 12:30 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the St. John the Baptist Community Fund at http://bit.ly/SJBfund, which cares for the needy of Montgomery County, or the Montgomery Hospice Casey House at http://bit.ly/CaseyHouse, which took wonderful care of him in his last days.
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Luis Diaz
February 18, 2025
Always enjoyed having a conversation with Walter and Marie. Miss them dearly.
Barbara Flaherty
February 18, 2025
Walter is always missed. He was an icon in the Irish American Club and a kind friend to me and my late husband, Martin. I offer my deepest condolences to his children and family. May God rest his noble soul.
Barbara Flaherty
February 18, 2022
Walter and Marie were truly wonderful, caring friends of mine and my husband, Martin. May this terrific man and his wife Rest In Peace.
I surely miss them and their great hugs whenever we met.
I am blessed to have had them as friends.
Mary Ann Burke
March 1, 2019
Dear Marie and family,
I know that Walter is still with you and my we all meet again on that perfect soccer field in Heaven.
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Mary Ann Burke
March 1, 2019
Dear Marie and family,
I know that Walter is still with you and we will meet again on a soccer field in Heaven.
John Wigmore
March 1, 2019
He was a great man whom I always looked up to!
Anne Marie Murnane
February 28, 2019
Marie, Brendan, Ann Marie, Ciara and the Durkan Family, our deepest sympathies on Walter's passing. He was a lovely, lovely man who was so welcoming and friendly. He used to send on the IAC newsletter when we moved back to Ireland, so we would know what was going on. May Walter Rest In Peace, thinking of you all. Anne-Marie & Tom Murnane
Luis Diaz
February 27, 2019
To Marie, Brendan, Ann Marie, Ciara, and the whole family. My sincerest condolences to all on Walter's passing. I am so fortunate and blessed to have known him, but also sad that I was not able to see him or talk to him in the past years. The Heavens will surely be getting a wonderful angel. Prayers go out to all for strength throughout this time.
Barbara Flaherty
February 27, 2019
Dear Marie and Family,
My sincerest condolences. Walter was a truly wonderful man. I am very, very sad over this.
All of you are in my prayers.
Walter will be dearly missed.
Peggy. Gordon and Jeff Lester
February 26, 2019
Marie, Brendan. AnnMarie, Ciara and families,
My heartfelt sympathy on Walter's passing. I was so sad to hear of it. He was a wonderful person and I will miss seeing him at SJB. May all your great memories of times together with Walter bring you comfort during this difficult time.
I am also sorry that I cannot attend the funeral services as I am in Florida this week, but you are all in my prayers.
February 25, 2019
Brendan, our sincere condolences to your Mom, you and your siblings on your Dad's death. Be assured he and the whole Durkan family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim, Sr. and Connie Reese
Joseph Pedroza
February 24, 2019
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts, prayers, love and hearts are with you Duke, your mother and your entire family. God bless you, your father, your mother and your family.
Laureen O'Neill-James
February 24, 2019
To the family of Water Durkin, please know that we will cherish his memories forever. He was a wonderful human being and will be missed dearly by the O'Neill-James School of Irish Dancing. We will keep you and family in our prayers. May he rest in peace.
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