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DURST: Gwendolyne

November 28, 2017 By 3 Condolences

DURST: Gwendolyne

Gwendolyne (Gwen) Gertrude Durst

Born March 25th, 1924 in Hearst Ontario, died peacefully on November 28, 2017 at Huronview, Clinton, in her 94th year.  Predeceased by her parents Gertrude and Harvey West, brothers Harvey and Howard, and sisters Jackie and Grace. Survived by her loving brother Terry.  Beloved wife of the late Norman Durst for 59 years, Dear Mother of Connie (Gerry) McMichael of the Villages, Florida, Pat (Mark) Redmond of Collingwood, Betty Durst (Dave) Vanderwater of Benmiller, and Bryan (Mary Grace Ashdown) Durst of Sharpes Creek Line, Clinton. Loving Grandmother of Ed (Heather), Rob (Cortney), Scott (Naomi), Dan (Kat), Jill (Brian), Chris (Lori), Kate (Marley), Kendall (Cody), and Tyler. Loving Great Grandmother of Cameron, Stephen, Matti, Haidan, Teagan, Hope, Max, Oscar, Fifi, Kelsey, Connor, Isabelle, Lucas, Oren, Hunter, Emily and Alicia. The family will receive friends at the McCallum & Palla Funeral Home, Cambria Rd. at East Street, Goderich, for a visitation at 12 noon on Friday, December 29th, followed by a Memorial Service and celebration of life at 1 pm. Lunch will follow at the Knox Presbyterian Church on East Street. In lieu of flowers, donations to Huronview or a chosen charity gratefully acknowledged.

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  1. Sharron Durst

    December 30, 2017 at 8:23 PM

    My sincerest sympathies to all of the family

  2. Marian Doucette

    December 29, 2017 at 5:29 PM

    Thinking of you and your family, Betty, as you gather to honour and remember your mother. With sincere condolences.

  3. Winara Shepperd

    December 29, 2017 at 3:27 PM

    Thinking of everyone as you remember your dear mother. She had to be a special lady. Just look at the children she produced. Love you Pat, Winara

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