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JOHN DURKAN Obituary

DURKAN


JOHN, age 83, on June 7, 2012 of Havertown, PA, born in Ballydrum, Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland. Beloved husband of Eileen Durkan (nee Groarke). Loving father of Maureen Reusche (David), Patricia Peirce (Dana), John Durkan (Kelly Rudnick), and Cathy Durkan (Kris Whitenack). Also survived by his 9 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his siblings Jimmy Durkin and Mary Ellen Peyton and his granddaughter Meghan Reusche. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Sunday, June 10, 2012 7-9 P.M. THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 8401 West Chester Pike (cor. Lynn Blvd.) Upper Darby (610) 449-0300 and to his Funeral Mass Monday, June 11, 2012 10 A.M. Annunciation BVM Church, 401 Brookline Blvd., Havertown, PA. Interment Calvary Cem. In lieu of flowers, contributions in John's memory to Annunciation B.V.M. Church at the above address would be appreciated. Online condolences
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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Jun. 10, 2012.

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June 22, 2012

Hello Eileen,
The sad news of John's death and that of his sister Mary was relayed to me by Mairin (Noone. I know ye were great listeners to my shows on Mid West Radio. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Michael Commins (Mayo).

June 13, 2012

The Durkan Family
It pains us so that we have lost such a beautiful person and friend
We often talk about special people that come into our lives and help to mold and teach us what is important and worth working to acheive
Your father is a great example of a true catholic and father and husband
If we only could all be a little like John Durkan many troubles would be gone or not important
The Sullivans

Eddie Groarke

June 10, 2012

Our deepest sympathy & prayers to all the Durkans from Eddie Kathleen & all the Groarke family Ballinvoher Swinford

Eddie Groarke

June 10, 2012

Our deepest sympathy & prayers to all the Durkans from Eddie Kathleen & all the Groarke family Ballinvoher Swinford

June 10, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to Eileen and all the family on your loss of John. All our prayers are with you all! The Lynch family

June 10, 2012

Sincere condolences from all the Prendergasts in Claremorris, Co Mayo

Jack & Beth Magrann

June 10, 2012

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire Durkin Family. May God be with him and may he be with others members of his family

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