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William Durkin Obituary

The passing of William Durkin (Minden, Ontario) occurred on November 7, 2026. William shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his brothers, George and Charlie. He is survived by: his wife Ruth; his children, Sharon Russell (Ian) and Brian Durkin (Shelley Wright); his grandchildren, Christopher (Amanda), Stephen (Larysa), Kevin (Lisa), Megan and Matthew (Amanda); and his great grandchildren, Robynn and Hayley.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, December 18th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Gordon A. Monk Funeral Home Ltd. (127 Bobcaygeon Rd, Minden, ON K0M2K0).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation – Hyland Crest Residents Council (HHHSF) or Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated by the family. The family has chosen to send donations to HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATIONDonate Now (https://donate.mytributegift.org) Donate to CharityThe family has chosen to send donations to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF PETERBOROUGH, KAWARTHA LAKES, NORTHUMBERLAND AND HALIBURTON.



Fri

Dec 18

Celebration of life

1:00 PM

Gordon A. Monk Funeral Home Ltd.
127 Bobcaygeon Rd, Minden, ON K0M2K0

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