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John Durrant Obituary

John Durrant SCHAGHTICOKE - John Thomas Durrant of Old Schaghticoke Road passed away on Thursday, March 21 at his residence following a long illness. He was 68. Born in Cohoes on December 23, 1944, son of the late Thomas and Jeannette (West) Durrant. John was employed by Garden Way in Troy where he was a design engineer. In addition to his parents, John is reunited with his daugther Emma Elizabeth Hemstreet Durrant, his brother Thomas Durrant and his father-in-law Stanley W. Hemstreet. Survivivors include Aileen (Hemstreet) Durrant whom he married on August 3, 1978 and their children Greg (Michela) Durrant of Odenton, MD and Alida Durrant of Schaghticoke and his siblings, Beverly (Charles) Davies of Albany, Barbara (Nancy Schwarz) Durrant of North Las Vegas, Robert (Kate) Durrant of Green Island, Anne Marie (Peter)Tentis of Red Wing, MN and his sister-in-law Jackie Durrant of Cohoes as well as several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are welcome to the family home at 204 Old Schaghticoke Road, Schaghticoke at anytime from Friday until the prayer service which will be conducted at 6pm on Sunday, March 24. In lieu of flowers and at John's request, please consider memorials to The Emma Foundation, 204 Old Schaghticoke Road, Schaghticoke 12154

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Published by The Record from Mar. 22 to Mar. 24, 2013.

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theresa gifford

March 19, 2021

This reminder is much appreciated; I will always remember John for the wonderful person that he was; I can still see his smile, his little laugh, perhaps just a chuckle, and remember the gentleness that he brought into our world. He is appreciated and loved...Sincerely, Theresa

March 27, 2014

Dear Aileen, Sorry to learn of John passing ,we have loved visiting your Family and farm in the past . Our condolences , ,Julia and Charlie VanHall

March 27, 2013

Aileen, Alida, and family...I was so sorry to hear the news...you are in my thoughts..Kim Mariotti

Tom&Louise Fredette

March 26, 2013

Dear Durrant family, we would like to extend our deepest sympathy with the passing of John he was a fine person and will be greatly missed.He will be remembered in our prayers.
Tom&Louise Fredette

Lilly Hansing

March 25, 2013

Jeffrey and I remember spending time with John last summer, sitting outside at the picnic tables eating Mary's carrot cake together. We know he is resting in peace, and we send all our love to you and your family.

March 25, 2013

Aileen,
It has been a privilege to know John and your family over the years. It was a beautiful service, and wonderful to see you and Greg and Alyda and so many old friends, even in sad circumstances. Thank you for once again for being so caring and community-minded.
peace and love to all of you,
Terri and Peter

Jiggs and Joanne VETTER

March 25, 2013

Aileen
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

March 24, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 24, 2013

Aileen, I'm sorry to hear of John's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. Always, Holly O'Brien

Cathy Giroux

March 24, 2013

Bev, Barb, Bob, Anne Marie, Jackie and families,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. John was a beautiful Christian Gentleman. I will always remember his beautiful blue eyes and smile. May he rest and peace; and happy to be w/ Emma again. Love, The Girouxs

March 24, 2013

Aileen,
I'm so sorry to hear about John. Chuck called me in Florida. He was a great guy. My condollences to you and the children. He was like a little brother to me growing up next door to each other. He and you and your children willl be in my prayers.

Bernie Ryan

LOIS KAHL

March 24, 2013

TO the Durant Family, So sorry to hear about John .I worked with him at Folmsbees an he was a very nice man.I send my condolence

March 23, 2013

Dear Aileen and family ,You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I am thinking about you, Love and peace,Aunt Myrna.

March 23, 2013

My condolences to all John's family; he was a wonderful man. I remember you all in prayers for your comfort and solace. Sincerely, Theresa Gifford

March 23, 2013

To John's Family, please accept our prayers on behalf of John and all of you.
Though we did not know each other well, John is my cousin. His grandmother Jane Burns Durrant and mine, Anastasia Burns O'Day were sisters. John and I share the same Burns g-grandparents, thus we are family. May he truly rest in peace and be remembered fondly by all who loved him.
The McGrath Family, Brunswick

Scattergoods

March 23, 2013

To the Durrant families, we are so very sorry to hear the loss of John. He was a great person. He is at peace with family members. Love you all.God Bless.

Tony Fischetti

March 22, 2013

Aileen sorry for your lost my paryers go out to your family.

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