Shirley Durgin (January 20, 1921 - February 28, 2013)

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Shirley Durgin
  • January 20, 1921
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  • February 28, 2013

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Shirley F Durgin, 92, died Thursday, February 28 2013 In New Smyrna Beach, FL. She was born in Beverly, MA on January 20, 1921, daughter of Perley & Glendene Ricker Fillmore. She was the widow of Capt. Ralph Durgin, U.S.A.F. who died in 1958. She attended schools in Beverly, MA until the age of 8 when her family moved to Freeport, ME. Her parents purchased the Roseland Cabins which they owned and operated for 48 years. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1939. Shirley retired from L.L. Bean. During retirement she enjoyed driving, knitting, and working in her flower gardens when not spending time with her beloved family. In later years, her good friend and companion, Leon Cushing moved in with her until he died in 2001. She is survived by three children: a son Stephen Durgin and his wife Blanche Brentzel-Durgin of Oak Hill, FL,  daughter, Diane Briggs and her husband, George of Freeport, ME, and a daughter, Rosanne Durgin and her companion, Frank Vonasek, of Pownal, ME; five grandsons and one granddaughter. She always said, "Thank God for my children". Grandchilden are Scott and Laurie Durgin, Gary and Karie Durgin, Greg Coffin, Tom and Amy Coffin, Robert Coffin and Lisa Randall, great grandchildren Brandon Durgin, Noah Coffin, Delaney Durgin, Dominique Durgin, Chelsea Durgin and Jordan Randall. Step grandchildren Holly Anderson and Michael Briggs and step great grandchildren Trent and Sydney Anderson. She also leaves a dear friend Judy Puiia and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers Loren and Merton (Bud) Fillmore. Life Celebration will be held in Freeport, ME at a later date. Donations are requested in her memory to First Parish United Church of Christ 40 Main Street Freeport ME 04032 or North Pownal Methodist Church Lawrence Road Pownal ME 04069.  

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  1. Greg Coffin says:
    11 Oct 2023
    I miss you so much Gram. Think of you every day. Its been over 10 yrs since you have been gone and it still doesn't seem real. I wish you were here. I love you

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  4. Greg Coffin says:
    12 Jun 2023
    Gram, I miss you everyday. Just know I am thinking of you and I love you very much. Give George a hug for me Gram. Love you Greg

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    28 Feb 2022
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  6. GREG COFFIN says:
    28 Feb 2022
    It has been 9 years today since we lost you. I miss you more than you could ever know. I always looked forward to our daily talks on the phone. I hope you are still smiling and just know one day I will see you again. I love you Gram

  7. Greg says:
    07 Dec 2021
    I think of you everyday and miss you so much. I LOVE YOU . Greg

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  11. Greg says:
    21 Jan 2020
    Hi Gram. Wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday. There isnt a day that goes by that I don't think of you. God i wish you were still here with us. I miss our daily talks so much. I love you. Greg

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    27 Dec 2019
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  13. Greg Coffin says:
    27 Dec 2019
    Hi Gram, It's been almost 7 years now and it still doesn't get any easier. I miss you terribly. I wish you could meet by beautiful fiance. You would truly love her. She's an angel. Please know I miss you so very much. I love you. Your grandson Greg

  14. Tom says:
    02 Apr 2016
    I miss you everyday gram.

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    29 Jan 2016
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  17. Diane Briggs says:
    29 Jan 2016
    Oh Mom I miss you so much. It's hard to believe that you have been gone for almost three years. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you and wish we could talk to each other. All my love, Diane

  18. Greg says:
    05 Aug 2015
    Hi gram. Just want you to know that I think of you everyday and I miss our daily talks. God I miss you so much. I love you gram and one day I will see u again. Greggre

  19. Rosanne Durgin says:
    05 Sep 2014
    Dear Mom How I miss you. It has been 1 1/2 years since you passed. I keep thinking it will get easier each day, but I miss your more. I love you Mom Love, Rosanne

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