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Don Durkee

1934 - 2023

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Tuesday

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10:00 am - 11:00 am

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home

119 Talbot Street East

Aylmer, Ontario, Canada

(519) 773-8400

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Tuesday

January

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11:00 am

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home

119 Talbot Street East

Aylmer, Ontario, Canada

(519) 773-8400

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Doug Avram posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. So many wonderful memories come flooding back, coffe times with Don, great conversations on diverse topics, loved his music but most of all his friendship. Don made such a difference in his community. A kind and joyful soul, he will be missed.

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George and Marilyn MacLeod posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Our Condolences to Judy and Family. We are very sad to hear of Dons passing. He was a Wonderful talented man. Plus a asset to our community. May he rest in Peace.

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Kyle Brenders posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

My condolences to Don’s family. I had a life changing time in high school when I was second tenor to Don’s first in the Bill Sherry Big Band. We spent countless hours together playing and chatting about everything music and everything saxophone. Don was a lifelong student of music and inspired me to be the same. I will cherish our time together deeply. Even when I moved away from straight ahead jazz Don was curious about what I was doing. He always had a sparkle in his eye when talking and playing music. I will miss him dearly.

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Joyce George posted a condolence

Monday, January 30, 2023

My sincere condolences to Judy,Peter and Mary Ellen. David and I moved to Aylmer in 1957 as newly weds and soon became good friends with Don and Judy. We enjoyed lots of dinners, picnics and bridge games. They were an important branch on our friendship tree. My thoughts are with you.

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Barry and Denny Brunton posted a condolence

Monday, January 30, 2023

Our sincere condolences to the Durkee family on Don’s passing. He left a wonderful footprint in Aylmer and was a great role model for those who wanted to have a small business on the Main Street in Aylmer. May he Rest in Peace. Barry and Denny

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The Luscher Family posted a condolence

Monday, January 30, 2023

Our sincere condolences to Judy, Pete, Mary Ellen, and families on the loss of Don. We remember Don’s love of music and his participation in many community events. He was a very good mentor for David and Ross in their many endeavours. From Evelyn, David, Ross Luscher and families

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Mary Vandermeer-Leermakers posted a condolence

Monday, January 30, 2023

Dear Mrs. Durkee, Pete and Mary Ellen My sincere sympathies with the loss of Mr. Durkee. I have fond memories of him as a neighbour girl. He was always so kind and welcoming. He would ask, "how I was?" making me feel not invisible. Once when we were walking, he moved to the outside of the sidewalk. I asked why? He explained that a gentleman always walks on the outside to protect the woman. I have always carried that with me and have taught it to my own boys. Mr, Durkee truly was a gentleman. I am sorry I am unable to attend the service. I will be thinking of all of you and sending prayers your way. So grateful for your whole family Mary Leermakers-Vandermeer

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Pat Zimmer posted a condolence

Sunday, January 29, 2023

So many memories of Don and you both. You have been part of my world since I met you through the antiques from my parents, I as a younger delivery person and later as s staff at the museum who fondly recalls 8:00 am take out coffee fromClarke’s and later from Effie and Louie’ s restaurant to share with Don over a museum project or BIA area event. Don was always kind and wise in advice he shared over each. Sitting there talking in the chairs on each side of the table in front of the window he was so fond of I can’t help but think it was just yesterday. Listening to Don and his musical friends entertain at your Durkeenevents or dancing to the band music at different functions and later concerts at the Old Town Hall and both the serious and fun things we did over the years added to the joyful and fulfilling memories that started with your father in law Stan and a grade nine student buying material on the third floor for a drindle skirt we had to make in the sewing class for Home Ec. What wonderful changes you both introduced into your business. Kim and Kevin have done you proud in what they have introduced under the Durkees name. Don and you have established and accomplished so much that brings honour to your family and a legacy of memories I will carry with me of both of you with lasting fondness. To your children I hope they too realize the many contributions made to this town on behalf the Durkees family. It has been my honour to have known such a good listener in Don and fellow antique collector. As Bob Hope the comedian from a shared moments in each our lives would say at the end of his shows, “Thanks for the memories.” Don Pat (Forbes) Zimmer My regrets I cannot be there to give you a hug, take care, all of you.

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Ross Luscher posted a condolence

Sunday, January 29, 2023

My condolences to Judy and the entire family. Don was a great person to work for as I started out of high school and worked for 3yrs. I have many memories of Durkees and the staff and at the time the men’s store was two doors down. Hold on to the memories Judy and family

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Anne Harrison posted a condolence

Sunday, January 29, 2023

I am so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Sending love to Judy.

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Barb and Steve Clarke posted a condolence

Saturday, January 28, 2023

Our sincerest condolences to Pete, Kim and the Durkee Family. We are so very sorry to hear of Don's passing.

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Cameron Watts posted a condolence

Saturday, January 28, 2023

Don was the epitome of a gentleman of faith. Warm, gracious, and considerate, he was an example to all of us who aspire to be a good neighbour. Judy, and family, my condolences. Cam Watts

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david chipchase posted a condolence

Saturday, January 28, 2023

OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE DURKEE FAMILY DON WAS A GREAT PART OF THE MAIN STREET FOR MANY YEARS I ALSO ENJOYED HIS MUSIC DIFFERENT TIMES WHEN I WAS AT THE HOUSE HE ALWAYS HAD TIME FOR A CHAT AND IT ALWAYS HAD A POSITIVE ENDING HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL DAVE & MARG CHIPCHASE

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Saturday, January 28, 2023

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Our condolences to Judy, Mary Ellen, Pete and the rest of the family. Don was a wise businessman and a pleasure to chat with. His love for his community was evident whether we were looking at it through his lens in photography or through conversation. He will be missed but not forgotten; his legacy will remain for many years in Aylmer.

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Paula Findlay posted a condolence

Saturday, January 28, 2023

My sincere condolences to the Durkee family. Don and Judy always stopped for a chat whenever they saw you and were so friendly and polite. They made my husband and I so welcome when we moved to Aylmer years ago. Don will be missed but I will always remember him and smile.

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Alan and Kim Enns posted a condolence

Saturday, January 28, 2023

Dear Judy and family. We were so very sorry to learn of Don’s passing. We always enjoyed speaking to him about business and Aylmer. The community has lost a very strong supporter. He will be missed by many. Our condolences to all. Alan and Kim Enns

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Kathy posted a condolence

Saturday, January 28, 2023

My prayers, condolences to Judy and Family. Don played a very big part in Aylmer and will be missed. Thinking of you Judy. Kathy Knott

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Rick Dickenson posted a condolence

Friday, January 27, 2023

My condolences to Don’s Family. I remember ‘jamming’ with Don in the basement of Bob and Ellen Martin’s home on Dingle Street. Don loved his music!

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Kathleen Schaper-Weir posted a condolence

Friday, January 27, 2023

Dear Judy, Pete, Mary Ellen and families, Together with Bill, Jonathan and their families, my Don and I wish to extend our deepest sympathies on the loss of your husband and father. Don was a lovely man who always had time to spare for his neighbors. I enjoyed many chats with him in years gone by. Our shared love of music and pride in our children were very often the topics of our conversations. Bill so enjoyed the garage band experiences of his youth at your very welcoming home, Aylmer has lost a kind and memorable fixture, one of her best. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Kathleen Schaper-Weir and Don Weir

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Bob & Carol Hodgson posted a condolence

Friday, January 27, 2023

Dear Judy, Pete and Mary Ellen, We were so sorry to hear about the loss of a dear husband and father. We know he loved his family dearly. And Don was such a friendly, musically-talented, community -minded person. We fondly remember greetings at the store or a chat at Tim Hortons or an APAC concert. Sending our sincere sympathy. Bob & Carol Hodgson and family

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Mary Lou & Tom Stanley posted a condolence

Friday, January 27, 2023

Dear Judy and family. We are so sorry to hear of Don's passing. When ever I saw Don...he had to stop and chat..always was kind and lots of memories of my family. Our sincere condolences to the whole family. Mary Lou {Chapman] & Tom Stanley

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Connie Krupp posted a condolence

Friday, January 27, 2023

Dear Judy and family We are sorry for your loss of a good man and citizen He was always cordial and interesting to chat with Sincerely Connie and Don Krupp

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Dennis O'Neil posted a condolence

Friday, January 27, 2023

Judy and Family, So sorry for your loss. Don was a wonderful man and merchant. Always enjoyed chatting with him and appreciated his input when we moved to town and he shared his local knowledge and advice on our new adventure. He was a good role model on how to run a Business and how to give back to the community. Both he and Judy have always given generously to our community. RIP Don and thanks for all you have done for the area. Dennis & Lana O'Neil

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Richard B Wallace posted a condolence

Friday, January 27, 2023

Sorry to hear of Don's passing. My prayers are with the family. It was always a pleasure to talk with him. Richard Wallace, Lillington, NC

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Mary Marg Branscombe posted a condolence

Friday, January 27, 2023

Dear Judy and family, We are so sorry for the loss of Don. We have many happy memories of time with Judy and Don and of course Durkee’s. Howard and Mary Marg Branscombe

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Ruth Gallant posted a condolence

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Don and Judy were always so welcoming when you went into Durkees. They were missed when they left Durkees, it just never felt the same. I often walked past their house and could hear Don practicing his music. I actually had the joy of listening to him play at a friend’s house. RIP Don and my deepest sympathy to Judy and his family and friends.

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Murray Adlam posted a condolence

Thursday, January 26, 2023

What wonderful memories I will always have of Don. He and I along with Tom Starks performed many terrific concerts together through the years. We shared a mutual love of music and of the Great American Song Book. Nobody was better on the tenor sax than you Don. Keep making beautiful music in the heavens ! Our hearts are with Judy at this time. Murray Adlam (Joan)

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Roberta Wilson posted a condolence

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Don was such a talented man, I remember when the Durkee's were on the garden tour in town. He will be missed.

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Mike Down posted a condolence

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Don and Judy took sailing lessons with Karen and I in the later 70s. I raced dinghys with Don in Port Stanley after that. We sailed out of Port Bruce and Long Point many times. My time spent with him are very fond memories. Please accept my sincere condolences on his passing.

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

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