Jean Marie (Grimes) Dura

The Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Jean Dura. Jean was very active in our ladies’ auxiliary and served as the secretary for several years. She often responded to fire calls on the canteen with other auxiliary members, to take drinks and food to the firefighters. She also enjoyed working at the various fund raisers and events that were held at our fire stations. Jean Dura had great energy, was always upbeat and a joy to work with. She was a wonderful friend who will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace.

How sad. Jean was the happy sunshine in the main office. I can't remember her ever being angry, and her smile was the best way to start my day. Sending my love and prayers your way. May God bless you and your family at this time.

It was my good fortune and pleasure to work with Jean Dura for my entire tenure at the Long Valley Middle School. She was my administrative assistant when I first started as a school administrator, and we worked together as a team for the next thirty years. Jean was a very intelligent, capable, and loyal individual who managed the main office with efficiency and good humor. Jean was a very caring person who had a heart of gold. You would see her generosity in quiet unassuming ways. You could see evidence of her love of children and her willingness to go beyond expectations when she volunteered to be a temporary safe host for an emergency DYFS placement. She provided her personal home for a young teenage girl, who for safety reasons, wasn’t allowed to leave school to go home. Always the professional, always a caretaker! Her life was a model for others to emulate. She will be missed!

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

What an honor and delight to work with Jean at the Long Valley Middle School. She was a breath of fresh air in our school environment and truly cared for all worked there. Her quick wit was always appreciated and a great way to start each day. Nancy...though a difficult time for you, I am sure you will relish all the many wonderful memories shared with her and others. Jo Ellen and I send our love and sympathy. May she remain forever in your heart.

Both Maryann & I will always be thankful that we knew Jean! She
always cared for the people around her. The Millars

We are saddened by her passing. She was an amazing person who always looked out for all of us.

So sorry to hear of Jean's passing. I enjoyed working with Jean when we were members of Leesburg Fire Company Auxiliary. She was an active and faithful member.....a go getter, Quite a Lady !!!! My condolences to all her family;