Jack Durkin

PEABODY, MA- Mr. Jack Durkin age 76, of Peabody, formerly of Narragansett, R.I., beloved husband of Kathy (McCabe) Durkin, died, Monday morning, November 3, 2008, peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the Beverly Hospital.

Born and raised in Pawtucket, RI, he was the son of the late James P. and Margaret (Tuffy) Durkin. He received his education in the Pawtucket school system, was a graduate and All State Basketball player at Pawtucket West High School. He continued his education and athletic career at Providence College.

An honorably discharged veteran, Jack served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

Jack and his wife Kathy operated Durkin Cottages in Narragansett, R.I., for many years.

He was a Little League Coach in Narragansett and was a long time member of the Democratic Committee. e was an avid golfer, sports enthusiast and was a member of the Men’s Club at Brooksby Village.

In addition to his wife, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage, Jack is survived by a daughter, Erin Leighton and her husband, Dennie of Scarborough, ME, two sons, Jim Durkin and his wife, Becky and John Durkin and his wife, Cheryl all of Narragansett, RI, six grandchildren, Devon Leighton, Brett Leighton, Cory Durkin, Jack Durkin, Pete Durkin and Celia Durkin, many nieces and nephews. He was also father of the late Steve Durkin and brother of the late James Durkin and Martin Durkin.

ARRANGEMENTS: His Memorial Mass will be held in the Chapel at Brooksby Village, Peabody, MA, Friday at 11 A. M. Relatives and friends invited. As requested, no visiting hours. For more information, inquire at 978-774-6600. His internment will be private. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Jack’s memory to the St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, P.O. Box 60100, Boulder City, NV 89006-0100.