Richard F. Durand

02/28/1936 - 12/01/2023

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Obituary For Richard F. Durand

Survivors include his loving wife of 68 years, Marguerite Durand and his 5 children, Richard (Sandra), Michael (Hilda), Elizabeth (Craig) Cesco, Christine (Matthew) Herrera, Andrew Durand, 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren and his brother Arthur (Joan) Durand of Fall River, MA and many nieces and nephews.

He was a devoted member of St. Edward Catholic Church. With his wife, he devoted his time ministering engaged couples and being active in Marriage Encounter. He volunteered at Newark Senior Center, Kaiser Hospital and Oakland A’s. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He also served 7 years in the U.S. Navy Reserves - SeaBees Division.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to:
Viola Blythe Community Services Newark or Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose.

Services

21 Dec

Memorial Mass

10:30 AM

St. Edward Catholic Church 5788 Thornton Avenue Newark, CA 94560 Get Directions »
by Obituary Assistant

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Condolences

  • 02/02/2024

    Sending much love to your family Mrs Durand. 🙏❤️ Lisa (Enes) Joekema from Memorial High School

  • 12/29/2023

    Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Rick. He was such a gentle kind man. I know how much my parents David and Phyllis Canada valued his friendship. May his spirit live on in the family he left behind. -- Caroline Canada-Chou

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  • Traditional Floor Basket

    Marissa Fisher sent Traditional Floor Basket for Richard F. Durand - December 18, 2023

    Our thoughts are with you, The Blue Family.

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