Wilma Durrum Obituary
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CASTLETON-Wilma Durrum,90, of Castleton and formerly a longtime resident of Poultney went to be with the lord Saturday June 11, 2022 at Rutland Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on July 21, 1931 in Poultney the daughter of Fred and Florence (Austin) Scott.
Mrs. Durrum grew up in Poultney graduating from the Poultney High School in 1950 and then the Green Mountain College in 1952, she did medical technology training at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady graduating in 1954.
She was employed for a few years at Ellis Hospital until she married Stanley W. Durrum on May 18, 1956.
Mrs. Durrum has employed Dr. Prendergast and Emma Lang Hospital in Granville, NY for several years. She taught Medical screening at Green Mountain College for over 10 years.
She attended the Welsh Presbyterian Church and was a member of the American Society of Clinical Pathology.
Survivors include her daughter Deidra Shay of West Lebanon, twin sons Theron Durrum of Poultney and Timothy Durrum of Castleton, 3 grandchildren, a great granddaughter, nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by husband Stanley Durrum on June 14, 2020, 3 brothers Reginald Scott, Rosco Scott and Walter Scott.
Graveside services will be held 6pm Sunday June 19, 2022 in the Poultney Cemetery with the Rev Tom Atkins officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Vermont Chapter, Department of Neurology, 1 South Prospect Street, Burlington, VT 05401
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