Kenneth J. Durrell Jr.

Kenneth J. Durrell Jr. obituary, North Kingstown, RI

Kenneth J. Durrell Jr.

Kenneth Durrell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cranston - Murphy Funeral Home of Wickford on Feb. 16, 2026.
Kenneth J. Durrell, Jr., 75, of North Kingstown, died February 11, 2026 at South County Hospital. He was the loving companion of Cathryn D. Stickney of North Kingstown. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Kenneth J. Durrell, Sr. and Jean (Payette) Durrell.

Mr. Durrell was a commercial fisherman for many years until his retirement. He was a licensed tugboat captain.

In addition to his companion, he leaves his loving daughter, Sarah J. Durrell & her husband Michael Duquette of East Greenwich. He was the brother of Daureen Aulenbach of Providence.

His funeral and burial will be private. Calling hours are respectfully omitted.

Arrangements have been entrusted to THE CRANSTON-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME of WICKFORD.

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