Durward James Pepoon

Durward was born on December 5, 1946 and passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Durward was a resident of Springfield, Massachusetts at the time of passing. He was a 1965 graduate of Pittsfield High School. After High School he voluntarily enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1970 and served during Vietnam War as an Air Force Policeman, finishing with an honorable discharge, obtaining the rank of sergeant. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 19, 2018 starting at 8:45am at Byron Keenan Funeral Home, 1858 Allen St, Springfield followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10am in St. Patrick's Church, Springfield. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, January 18 from 4-7pm at the funeral home. Shriner's Hospital for Children 516 Carew Street, Springfield MA 01104 Make-A-Wish Foundation of MA 181 Park Avenue #12, West Springfield MA 01089 January 18, 2018 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Byron Keenan Funeral Home 1858 Allen Street Springfield, MA 01118 Friday January 19, 2018 8:45 AM Byron Keenan Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center 1858 Allen Street Springfield, MA 01118 Mass of Christian Burial Friday January 19, 2018 10:00 AM St. Patrick's Church 1900 Allen Street Springfield, MA 01118. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St, Springfield, MA 01104 OR to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Mass, 181 Park Ave #12, West Springfield, MA 01089.