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THOMAS DURKIN Obituary

DURKIN, Thomas F. Of Weston, formerly of Waltham, January 19, 2026. Beloved husband of Eleanor (Frasca) Durkin. Father of Tom Durkin, Jr. of Waltham, Brian Durkin (Patricia) of Hanover, and Kevin Durkin (Michelle) of Wellesley. Grandfather of Erin, Owen, Liam, Riley, and Peyton Durkin. Brother of Walter Durkin of Gloucester and Natalie Provost of Plymouth, and the late Fred Durkin. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will honor and remember Tom's life by gathering for an Evening Wake from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., on Tuesday, January 27, at Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), WALTHAM, and again at 9 a.m., on Wednesday morning, before leaving in procession to St. Mary's Church, 133 School Street, Waltham, where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Waltham. For complete obituary and guestbook, please visit www.joycefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 21 to Jan. 25, 2026.

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Jan

27

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Joyce Funeral Home

245 Main St., Waltham, MA 02453

Jan

28

Service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Mary’s Church

133 School Street, Waltham, MA 02452

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Joyce Funeral Home - Waltham

245 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02453

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