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for MICHAEL DURAN
November 11, 2014
Everyone who was lucky enough to know Mike mourns this loss. His distinctive voice, massive smile, boisterous laugh and exceptionally kind heart will live in our memories forever. Mike, you will be missed, but NEVER forgotten. Your spirit will live on. We will still feel your presence each time we step foot on Sandy Beach or hang at night on the dock. Your voice will boom across the river and back at us! Whether it was "looking out" for us as teenagers, or becoming friends as adults you will always have a special place in our hearts. You will always be a part of what made Little Neck a special place. Our entire family will miss you, especially Rachael and Finn who spent so many days on the beach with you these last few years. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies to the entire Duran family. Peace and love from the Simkins, Smith, Makela and Cronin families.
Rest in peace. Fair winds and following seas, Liza
November 8, 2014
Death is nothing at all
I have only slipped away into the next room
I am I and you are you
Whatever we were to each other
That we are still
Call me by my own familiar name
Speak to me in the easy way you always used
Put no difference into your tone
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow
Laugh as we always laughed
At the little jokes we always enjoyed together
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was
Let it be spoken without effort
Without the ghost of a shadow in it
Life means all that it ever was
There is absolute unbroken continuity
What is death but a negligible accident?
Why should I be out of mind
Because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you for an interval
Somewhere very near
Just around the corner
All is well. Nothing is past; nothing is lost
One brief moment and all will be as it was before
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!
Canon Henry Scott-Holland, Canon of St Paul's Cathedral (1847 – 1918) With all our heartfelt love Mikey to you and your family and friends, Pam Collum, Tom, MaryKate and Shannon Flaherty
November 3, 2014
We share the sadness of our beloved Little Neck community. "Mikey" was taken from us all too soon! His spot on the beach, the dock , his pickup truck.... memories that will always bring a smile and a laugh... most of all his wonderful smile and his warm friendly greetings... Mike was loved by all who knew him.... We will miss him but he will always be a part of Little Neck. Our heartfelt sympathy and friendship to Ruthie and the Duran family.
Charlie and Ellen Laughton
November 3, 2014
On our first day as new homeowners at Little Neck in August of last year, Mike stopped his truck in front of our cottage, rolled down the window and, accompanied by an incomparable smile, said “Hi, my name is Mike, welcome to the Neck … you're going to love it here.” It didn't take long for us to realize that Mike was the embodiment of all that it is good about life at LN and the people who make it so. We always will remember Mike for the kindness and thoughtfulness that he showed us on that first day … and every time or place that we met thereafter.
Billy & Holly Welch
Byard Horsman
October 31, 2014
The summer, and life itself just won't ever be the same without Mike. To me Mike Duran = Little Neck. There is such an empty place that never will be filled. And I know I can say with certainty that our hearts collectively broke on October 29. 2014.
Rest easy my beloved friend, and know that you are inshrined in our hearts forever.
October 31, 2014
Mike was a fantastic guy. I have many, many fond memories of boating and being at Littleneck with Mike...So very sorry to hear.
Larry White
October 31, 2014
gonna miss those hugs buddy Rest in Peace xo timothy and melissa bourassa
Cecily Robinson
October 31, 2014
The beach will not be the same without Mikey. Ruthie, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Cecily
Janet Connor
October 31, 2014
Dear Ruthie and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. My your memories give you comfort.
Best Wishes,
The Connor Family
October 31, 2014
Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to the Duran family over the sad loss of Mike. Having known Mike and lived next door, my whole entire life , I feel I have lost more than a friend. Mike was truly the most caring and friendly person on the Neck. You could always count on Mike asking how are you today and truly caring when he asked you, always looking out for others. Mike cared so much for his friends and family and never put himself first. We will miss him so much and will always remember the sparkle in his eyes, his wonderful smile and kindness. Fondly, Patty Marchisio OConnor and Family
October 31, 2014
To all of the Duran's and family,
I am so saddened to hear of the loss of Mike. He was the nicest, friendliest, happy go lucky person in the world, and will be sorely missed by all that had the pleasure to meet and know him. His big smile and booming voice let you know he was coming or already there and you knew that you were going to be smiling and laughing soon. Taken from all of us much too soon. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you in this very sad time.
Sincerely,
Bob Connolly Jr.
October 31, 2014
One last 'yowowowowowow' to the big man.
Our days at the beach will never be the same. They always ended with a warm smile from a big kind man. I'm going to miss those days...as I am sure many others will as well. Ruthie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
The Church's
October 30, 2014
My handsome friend... Our bodyguard!! We will miss you so much...
I wish I had another time to polish your toe-nails..
Love you always.... Paula and Joe
Phaneufs
October 30, 2014
Mikey your smiling face and undeniable sense of humor will be missed. You were a true friend and we will miss you so much. This is not good bye, it's until we meet again.
Love Brian, Gina and Taylor
October 30, 2014
Ruth and family,
We are truly sorry for your loss. Mike had a big heart and was always so nice. We will miss his smile and presence at his post in the beach parking lot.
Peter, Linda, Connor, Courtney Hannah and the entire Benjamin family
Jan Tuscano
October 30, 2014
To my best beach buddy, who surprised me by putting Chickalob Ultras in his cooler for me this summer. I will miss our days on the beach and chatting up the littleneck gossip. My sincere condolences to Ruthie and Family.
You will truly be missed!
October 30, 2014
We are so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. A terrible loss.
John Neely and Christine Sullivan
October 30, 2014
Rest in peace,Mike.My condolences to the Duran family....
Valerie Nutile-Bragel
Karen Veno
October 30, 2014
My Sincere and deep condolences for the Duran Family, that I so love. He will be so missed. He had such a good kind heart and was a great friend.
October 30, 2014
We will always remember the GREAT summer days we had on "Skull", the times when you would sit on the living room rug playing trucks with 'T', and the laughter you brought to us. Thank you for making life fun and joyful when you were around.
Our Sincere Condolences
Faith, Paul, Timothy and Shannon Kirkland
October 30, 2014
Dear Ruth and Family: So sorry to hear the sad news. I enjoyed so many good times and fun with Mike. Often he would stop in the truck and we shoot the bull. No matter if it was in the truck, on the beach or at the community center, I enjoyed his wit and company. I also knew that if I needed a hand he'd be there. God Bless Michael, and thanks for the good memories. Mike O'Brien
October 30, 2014
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Duran Family.
The Benson Family
October 30, 2014
Rest in Peace Mike.
My condolences to the Duran Family.
Stephanie Nutile-Tucker
Wakefield, Ma
October 30, 2014
We were so sorry to hear about Mike. He is a well loved guy in our family. We are going to miss him dearly.
Our condolences,
The Simkins-Makela family
LittleNeck, Ipswich, MA
Leigh & Ted Flaherty
October 30, 2014
Our prayers go out to the Duran family. You are a dear friend to us. You are a very special person to so many. There will never be another Mike Duran! We will always remember those late evenings on the dock.....
Rest in Peace
Tim Shea
October 30, 2014
Rest in peace Mike. Always enjoyed our times together, wish there were more of them.
John W Fidler
October 30, 2014
Sorry to hear about Mike. I know him and John touched base to keep in touch with one another through the years. I'm in Florida and unable to attend either the Wake or Mass but my prays are with all the Family and Mike.
October 29, 2014
Original Little Neck beach bully. You will be missed. Rest easy Mikey D. - The Morrison's
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