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David Durham Obituary
Born in Boston, he was the son of Henry and Patricia (Kelley) Durham of Mumford Cove in Groton.
David was a self-employed building contractor in New London County for many years.
In addition to his wife and parents, he leaves his three sons, Thomas of North Stonington, Matthew of New Orleans, La., and Mark of North Stonington; his siblings, Deborah M. Durham of Washington, D.C., Bonnie Castellani and her husband, Frederick, of Groton Long Point, John H. Durham and his wife, Susan, of Madison, and Michael G. Durham and his wife, Sharon, of Madison; and 10 nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church, 69 Groton Long Point Road, Groton. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, Route 27, Mystic. There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org)
The Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, has charge of arrangements.
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for David Durham
Sheila Ackley
December 2, 2013
Dear Rose,
I am so profoundly sad and sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. Please take comfort in all your Beautiful memories... Until you meet again. Kiss Mark for me and let him know we are thinking about him and sending him our love. Xoxo
December 2, 2013
Rose, I am so sorry for your loss, my sincere sympathy to you and the boys. Please call if you need anything.
~Sue Lopes
Storey Family
December 2, 2013
Our Family just found out this morning....we are so sorry for your loss....forever will I remember the man who sat on the outskirts of the baseball field watching his son play ball. We enjoyed our chats with him.....he will be very much missed forever.
Marybeth Tavares
December 1, 2013
Rose, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your boys.
Shirley Beaudoin
November 30, 2013
Rose, I just want you and the boys to know if there is anything I can do to help any of you through this sad time I am always here. You are a wonderful and loving family and you'll get through together. I love you guys.
Kathi Russell
November 30, 2013
Oh Rose, I just heard. I am so very sorry for you and your boys. This is a terrible tragedy. You and your family are in my prayers.
Betsy Mercer
November 30, 2013
Dear Rose,
My heartfelt sympathy to you, Tom, Matt and Mark at this saddest of times. Please know that you are all in my most caring thoughts and prayers..
Love,
Betsy Mercer
grace lewis
November 30, 2013
Rose I am so very sorry for your loss, please if I can ever help in any way I live right in Mill Village Pentway, God bless you sweetheart.
John Russo
November 30, 2013
To the Durham Family: Having had the pleasure to know and work with Mike for many years I have had the privilege to come to know and learn much about the wonderful Durham family. Mike speaks so lovingly of his brother David and his family. Because of this deep love and devotion we know how and why David's untimely passing is felt so deeply. Yet the spirit, strength and love of the Durham family will prevail and David's spirit, life and essence will always be cherished and will live on. The Russo family extends its prayers and support at this difficult time. May we all live in God's glory and be reunited again. With deepest sympathy and love, John Jr., Matilda, Andrew and Addie Russo.
Bobbi (Barbara) Dunham
November 29, 2013
Dear Durham Family,
I had the pleasure of first meeting David when I was working with his younger brother Mike. On occasion we had a chance to talk about our families and I learned from David how proud he was of his three sons. David talked about Thomas and of his attending graduate school and of his strength and courage. He told me of Matthew's commitment to education and humanitarian efforts in New Orleans for Teach America. I also know David tried to attend as many of Mark's high school sports events as possible and his pride when Mark started college in Boston just a few months ago. I had a feeling that, like most parents, David may not have told his sons his feelings and I hope this message brings each of them some comfort at this sad time.
David knew that I had a challenging relationship with my younger sister Donna who has a rare disease. He gently told me to strive for greater tolerance and patience especially since I had realized successes my sister would not be able to achieve in her lifetime. David's wise words helped me enormously and I will be forever grateful for his insight. David was a special person whose generosity, laughter and kindness will be missed by all. At this most difficult time I extend heartfelt sympathy to his three beloved sons, David's parents, his younger brother Mike - one can only imagine the fun you had in your earlier years together and to the entire Durham family.
Please forgive me if my earlier entry was sent. I am not quite as savvy with these computer messages as I would like to be.
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