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Matthew Durkee Obituary

Manchester, NH: Matthew A. Durkee, 54, died June 16, 2025 in Manchester. Born in Haverhill, MA, he was the son of the late Roy and Elaine (Horak) Durkee. Matthew was raised and educated in Hampstead, NH. He spent his career working in carpentry and enjoyed working on cars and trucks. Above all, Matthew loved being a father and grandfather. Matthew is survived by his wife, Robyn Jo (Silver) Durkee of Manchester, NH, his sons Kenny Howard of Worburn, MA, Kyle Durkee of Ft. Myers, FL, Harley Frank Pickering of Manchester, NH, Colby Aaron Durkee of Manchester, NH, Cain Ryan Durkee of Manchester, NH, Two daughters; Gracie Jo Silver of Manchester, NH and Serenity Gammel of Lowell, MA, his cherished granddaughter, Kaliyah Jean Silver; Three sisters; Kathy Auer of Danville, NH, Debbie David of Parson Field, ME and Charlene Lavoie of Kingston, NH. He also leaves behind many other family members and friends. Matthew was predeceased by his parents Roy & Elaine, along with his four brothers, John Durkee, Richard Durkee, George Demers and Stephen Demers. At this time services are private and under the direction of Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home. Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home

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Published by 97.9 WHAV on Jun. 24, 2025.

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The Imondi family

July 16, 2025

You were loved by so many. We remember the good, fun and not so fun times. May your next life treat you kindly. You deserve it. Sleep in Heavenly peace, Firewatch. You will be missed.

Jennifer Rule

June 25, 2025

So many memories with you and Robyn. Aaron and Jen are gonna miss having you around so much. Thanks for all the laughs and being such a good person and father. Love Aaron st.cyr and Jen Rule

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