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DURNIN: Mary Lou

August 18, 2021 By 73 Condolences

DURNIN: Mary Lou

DURNIN, Mary Lou Josephine (Denomme)
Mary Lou Durnin of Goderich passed away peacefully at age 74 at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich. Mary Lou was born in Clinton, Ontario to Edna (MacDonald) and Wilfred Denomme. The most precious thing in her life were her grandchildren, Ella Bester and Eric Bester. Mary Lou was the loving wife of 49 years to Allan and will be greatly missed standing by his side. Mary Lou was a beloved mother to Naomi Bester (Durnin) and mother-in-law to Rob Bester and will never be forgotten. She will be greatly missed by her mother Edna Denomme, her sisters Roseanne Yeats (Graham), Audrey Smith (Brian), Beverly Oโ€™Brien (Tim), Patricia Denomme (Mark Chisholm) and brother Wilfred Denomme (Joanne). She will also be missed by sisters-in-law Barbara Jeffrey (Raymond), Ruth Pauli (Ted) and brother-in-law Bob Durnin (Gwen). Mary Lou is predeceased by her father Wilfred Denomme. Also remembered by many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Cremation has taken place. A Private Family Service will be held at Maitland Cemetery, Goderich. Memorial donations to the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital Foundation gratefully acknowledged.

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  1. Pat & Murray Wightman

    September 9, 2021 at 7:06 PM

    So very sorry to read of Mary Lou’s passing. Our hearts go out to the Durnin/Denomme family.

  2. Gayle and Barron Purser

    September 4, 2021 at 12:02 AM

    Dear Allan and Naomi and Denomme and Durnin family
    So sorry to hear of MaryLous passing .
    Please accept our sincere condolences
    Sincerely Gayle and Barney and family

  3. Pat Johnston

    August 31, 2021 at 3:05 PM

    Al, Naomi & families of Mary Lou

    May we offer our sincere condolence in the loss of ยญMary Lou. We know this is a most difficult time and our thoughts are with you. Live with the memories of her kindness and happiness and it will help you through the difficult days to come. Thinking of you all at this difficult and sad time.

    Pat Johnston and Bob Desjardins

  4. Debbie MacAdam

    August 31, 2021 at 3:36 AM

    To All of Mary Louโ€™s Family
    So sorry to hear of your loss ,such a sweet woman and will be truly missed by many.
    Take care and cherish your memories.
    Debbie MacAdam and Bill Boak

  5. Paul and Eleanor Henderson

    August 27, 2021 at 4:06 PM

    Dear Allan and family
    Sorry to hear of Mary Louโ€™s passing, our thoughts our with you.
    Paul and Eleanor

  6. MIKE RUSSELO

    August 27, 2021 at 3:06 PM

    TO THE DENOMME AND DURNIN FAMILY. WE WILL MISS HER AND HER LAUGH.
    PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLENCES. KAREN STURDY AND MIKE RUSSELO

  7. Suzanne Farrish

    August 27, 2021 at 1:41 PM

    We are very saddened to hear of Mary Lou’s passing. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you, Allan and Naomi, and to the Denomme and Durnin families. Remember the good times and treasure the memories you all made together. Take care of yourselves and each other.

    Sue and Jim

  8. Brenda Brindley

    August 25, 2021 at 9:27 PM

    My condolences to the Durnin and Denomme Families at this time for their loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  9. Elaine & Mike Wilson

    August 25, 2021 at 12:10 AM

    Sending our sincere condolences to Al & Naomi. May you find comfort in family & friends.
    Hugs from Elaine, Mike & Curtis

  10. Brenda Teichert

    August 24, 2021 at 10:15 PM

    Deepest Sympathy Al, Naomi and to all members of the Durnin and Denomme families. May loving and heart warming memories bring you some comfort at this very difficult time. You all are in my thoughts and prayersโค๏ธ

  11. Dan Burns

    August 24, 2021 at 6:28 PM

    Our heartfelt condolences to Al, Naomi, the Denomme and Durnin families.

    Trudy Kernighan and Dan Burns

  12. Janet Wood-Moore(Schoenhals)

    August 24, 2021 at 6:18 PM

    Al, Naomi and family,
    How deeply saddened I was to learn of Mary-Louโ€™s passing! She will be truly missed by you all and everyone she touched with her kindness. Please know I am keeping you in my thoughts!

    With deepest sympathies
    Janet Wood-Moore(Schoenhals)

  13. karen harrison

    August 24, 2021 at 2:50 PM

    Al and Naomi I am so sorry for your loss. please know you are in my thoughts.

  14. Donna Healy Reed

    August 23, 2021 at 6:02 PM

    I am saddened to hear of the passing of MaryLou. I have many fond memories of our secondary school years filled with laughter. My deepest condolences. Donna

  15. Ella May Mohring

    August 23, 2021 at 2:26 PM

    Al and Naiomi
    So sorry to hear of Marylou’s passing, Our thoughts are with all of you.

    Ella May and Jim Mohring

  16. CHARLENE CARRICK

    August 23, 2021 at 12:58 PM

    So sorry to hear about Mary Lou. Thinking about you.

  17. Joyce Black

    August 22, 2021 at 5:32 PM

    Sincere sympathy in the passing of Mary Lou. You both were wonderful neighbors to my Mom and Cliff several years ago. Thinking of you and the families at this sad time.

  18. Stewart & Pat Steenstra

    August 22, 2021 at 2:17 PM

    Our condolences to you and your family! Thinking of you all during his difficult time!

  19. Mary Forrest

    August 22, 2021 at 1:18 PM

    Al and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Mary Lou always had a smile and friendly word. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  20. Ken Boyce

    August 22, 2021 at 1:01 PM

    Our sincere sympathy Al, to you and your family and to the Denomme family. Mary Lou will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you. Hugs Ken and Shirley Boyce

  21. Richard and Katey De Jong

    August 22, 2021 at 11:18 AM

    We extend our deepest condolences and sympathies on the loss of your Mom Naomi. Our heart goes out to you, your Dad, Rob, Ella and Eric during this difficult time. Thinking of you.

    Hugs,
    Richard and Katey De Jong

  22. Rod and Jean Jervis

    August 22, 2021 at 10:50 AM

    Al, Naomi and family and the Denomme family – thinking of all of you during this sad time.

  23. John & Bev Kolkman

    August 22, 2021 at 12:42 AM

    Dear Allin, Edna & Families

    We are so sorry to hear of Mary Lou’s passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.

    John and Bev Kolkman

  24. Maureen Dowds

    August 22, 2021 at 12:34 AM

    Having met Maylou at age 11, we had a wonderful friendship. The last time I was in Goderich, there was Allan and Mary Lou and it was always great to reconnect. Condolences to Allan and his
    Family and the Denommes, cherish the memories of her and bring a smile to your face. She would want that.

  25. John & Mickie Hamilton

    August 22, 2021 at 12:09 AM

    Allan,Naomi and family.
    We are so sorry to hear of Mary Louโ€™s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. We are expressing our deepest condolences. May she Rest In Peace.

  26. Bev Whetstone

    August 21, 2021 at 11:37 PM

    So sorry to hear about Mary Lou. Thinking about you.

  27. Gwen Johnston

    August 21, 2021 at 6:16 PM

    Our sincere condolences to the members of the Durnin and Denomme families on the loss of Mary Lou. Ken and Gwen (Yeats) Johnston

  28. Doug & Patricia Harrison

    August 21, 2021 at 3:01 PM

    Sending our condolences to Allan, Naomi and family our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  29. Mike Hodges

    August 21, 2021 at 11:46 AM

    Condolences to the Durnin and Denomme families you are in our thoughts at this difficult time

  30. Joyce and Bryan Baer

    August 21, 2021 at 1:02 AM

    To the Durnin and Denomme families..deepest sympathies for the loss of Mary Lou. Thinking of all of you at this difficult time.

    Joyce and Bryan

  31. Vicki Lobb

    August 21, 2021 at 12:00 AM

    I am saddened to hear of Mary-Louโ€™s passing. Please know I am thinking of you all at this difficult time.

    Vicki Beattie-Lobb

  32. Frank and Lowisa Hagan

    August 20, 2021 at 11:35 PM

    Our sincere sympathy to the Durnin and Denomme families in the loss of Mary Lou. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.

  33. John and Laurie Banter

    August 20, 2021 at 11:10 PM

    Allan our sincere sympathies with you and your Families loss. Cherish all the great memories you’ve had over your many years of marriage.

  34. John and Laurie Banter

    August 20, 2021 at 11:03 PM

    To Allan and

  35. Al Leggatt

    August 20, 2021 at 9:17 PM

    Al ,Naomi and family- Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We enjoyed Mary Lou’s friendship and will miss that mischievous smile.
    Roelie & Al Leggatt

  36. Julie Holmes

    August 20, 2021 at 8:59 PM

    Uncle Allan, Naomi, Rob, Ella and Eric,

    Our thoughts are with you.โค๏ธ Aunt Mary Lou will be greatly missed.

    Julie, Tim, Damon and Trent

  37. Judi williams

    August 20, 2021 at 8:57 PM

    My deepest sympathy. to Al. and all of Mary Lou’s family. You are in my thoughts at this difficult time,,, RIP Mary Lou.

  38. James & Shirley Denomme

    August 20, 2021 at 8:56 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  39. John & Bev Kolkman

    August 20, 2021 at 8:37 PM

    Dear Allin, Edna, & Families;

    We are so sorry to hear of Mary Lou’s passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.

    John & Bev Kolkman

  40. Bonnie McGee

    August 20, 2021 at 7:49 PM

    Allan & family: I am so sorry for your loss. MaryLou was always so full of fun and smiles.

  41. Brian Carroll

    August 20, 2021 at 7:13 PM

    Was saddened to hear of the loss of MaryLou. I send my condolences to everyone in the family. Itโ€™s always tough and sad when you lose someone special. Thinking of all at this tough time.
    Brian Carroll

  42. Cheryl Lynch (Hamilton, Miller)

    August 20, 2021 at 6:37 PM

    Alan, Naomi ,Edna and families… I was soooo sorry to hear this of Mary Lou’s passing…she was such a sweetheart, always full of giggles and smiles…keep your memories close as she will be watching over you from above…condolences to all of you..

  43. Patricia Healy

    August 20, 2021 at 6:31 PM

    My sincere condolences to AL, Naomi and the Denomme/Durbin families,

  44. Judy & Larry McCormick

    August 20, 2021 at 6:02 PM

    Allan,Naomi & family, weโ€™re thinking of you all during this sad time. Mary Lou was a great girl who will be greatly missed. Cherish your memories..

  45. Jon Ginn

    August 20, 2021 at 4:22 PM

    Allan, Edna and families
    Mickey and I were sorry to hear of Mary Lou’s passing. Know our thoughts are with you.

  46. Sharon Scruton

    August 20, 2021 at 12:37 PM

    We would like to share our condolences to Al and all family, you are in our thoughts.
    The Carroll Families

  47. Judy and Paul Kelly

    August 20, 2021 at 12:34 PM

    Dear Allan, Naomi, Edna and family
    We are so sorry to hear of Mary Louโ€™s passing. She always had the time to speak and a story to tell. She fought a long hard battle and now at peace. Treasure all of your wonderful memories you have had with her and hold them close to your heart for comfort. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.โค๏ธ

  48. Evelyn Boyce

    August 20, 2021 at 12:06 PM

    So sorry to hear of MaryLou Passing My sympathy to all

  49. Lesley Walker

    August 20, 2021 at 4:45 AM

    I am truly saddened by the news of Mary Lou. I will miss her beautiful smile and warm and loving conversations we would have at Timmies before the pendemic. Love to her family and friends through this hard time. Cherish the memories. Toll we meet again.

  50. Becky and Dave McIvor

    August 20, 2021 at 2:12 AM

    Even though MaryLou had her struggles she always had a smile and a hello. Life isnโ€™t always fair but MaryLou always had Allan her guardian angel who helped through thick and thin. She was a proud Mother and Grandmother๐Ÿ’•.May MaryLou Rest In Peace. Keep her memories close.

  51. Kathy Curran

    August 20, 2021 at 1:35 AM

    My sincere condolences to all Mary Lou’s family . She always greeted me with a smile and a friendly word.

  52. Steve & Wendy Halk

    August 20, 2021 at 1:16 AM

    Naomi, Rob, Ella and Eric,as you mourn the loss of a very special mother and grandmother, may you find strength in all of your wonderful memories together. She will never be far from your heart. Our deepest condolences.

    Steve & Wendy

  53. Robbie and Cheryl Denomme

    August 20, 2021 at 1:00 AM

    To the Denomme and Durnin Familiesโ€ฆ.we would like to send our deepest sympathies for the loss of Mary Lou. Our hearts and prayers are with you.

  54. Tricia/David Secord

    August 20, 2021 at 12:56 AM

    Sorry for your loss. May you find strength in the memories of such an amazing woman! Love ya! Xoxoxโ™ฅ๏ธโ™ฅ๏ธโ™ฅ๏ธโ™ฅ๏ธโ™ฅ๏ธ

  55. Don & Donna Fisher

    August 19, 2021 at 11:25 PM

    To Allan and Naomi, so sorry to hear of Mary Lous passing, we shared many chats over coffee, our thoughts and prayers are with you all

  56. Bev Whetstone

    August 19, 2021 at 10:32 PM

    So sorry to hear about Mary Lou. Thinking about you.

  57. Barb & John Warr

    August 19, 2021 at 10:16 PM

    We have many fond memories of cousin visits with Mary Lou and Allan and the Denomme clan. We send our condolences to family.

  58. Doug Daer

    August 19, 2021 at 9:47 PM

    My sincere sympathy to Allan, Naomi and families.
    I had the privilege of being a friend, coworker and Marylouโ€™s hairstylist.
    Marylou was a very kind and caring lady.
    Treasure all your fond memories.
    In my thoughts.

  59. Jim and Patricia Martin

    August 19, 2021 at 9:38 PM

    We are sorry for your loss. The best we can do is remember the wonderful lady that was in our lives. Our deepest sympathy.

  60. Eugene & Holtby

    August 19, 2021 at 8:25 PM

    Mary Lou’s Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Keep the memories close to your heart. She was my hairdresser for decades. Must say no one down here looked after my hair like Mary Lou.

    Karen (Webster, Harman) Holtby

  61. Jo-Anne & Keith Homan

    August 19, 2021 at 8:09 PM

    Allan & family, Edna & family. Nothing will ever replace the space in your heart that MaryLou occupied. But if you keep that space filled with the special memories you shared with her she will always be there with you. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Jo-Anne & Keith Homan

  62. Doris and Ron Daer

    August 19, 2021 at 7:48 PM

    Al and family,
    So sorry to hear of Mary Lou’s passing. We are thinking of you all at this difficult time.

  63. Cindy Brennan

    August 19, 2021 at 7:24 PM

    Mary Lou was so pleasant and kind anytime I happened to meet her out and about. My deepest sympathy to all the family members.

  64. Marion McNaughton

    August 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM

    To Al and Family
    sorry for your loss,I enjoyed the chats we had,whenever I seen you,s out around town,
    thinking of you all .
    Marion McNaughton

  65. Melissa Daer

    August 19, 2021 at 6:57 PM

    Allan, Naomi & Family.
    Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Mary Lou was a special lady with a wonderful sense of humour. I enjoyed whenever I had an opportunity to visit with her. Cherish your memories today and always.

  66. Marilyn Jeffrey

    August 19, 2021 at 6:26 PM

    Our sympathy to the Denomme and Durnin families

    Marilyn Jeffrey & Deb Shewfelt

  67. Lynda Chisholm-Splan

    August 19, 2021 at 6:09 PM

    My sincere condolences to Mary Louโ€™s family.

    She always greeted me with a smile and hello.

  68. Cathy Jo and Jeff Thom

    August 19, 2021 at 6:01 PM

    Growing up I have many fond memories Mary Lou. Whether it be coffee shop visits or dinners with my parents, she always brought a witty sense of humour and welcoming smile. Thinking of you all. ๐Ÿ’•

  69. Shirley Erb

    August 19, 2021 at 5:45 PM

    To Al and all of Mary Lou’s family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  70. John & Barb White

    August 19, 2021 at 4:44 PM

    We wish to express our deepest sympathy to Alan & Family From John & Barb White

  71. Doug and Joyce McBeath

    August 19, 2021 at 4:36 PM

    Our sympathy to Rosie and Graham on the loss of your sister

  72. Ken & Sylvia McGee

    August 19, 2021 at 3:49 PM

    To Allan and family
    Sorry to hear of Mary Lou passing.
    With such a long marriage you will have many great memories to cherish. What is great at a time like this, is that in such a small town as ours, you all have friends to fall back on for love and support.

  73. Nancy and Junior White

    August 19, 2021 at 3:26 PM

    To Al and Naomi and all of Mary Louโ€™s family and friends we extend our sincere sympathy at this sad time. We have known Mary Lou for many years and always enjoy a chat with her when we would meet. Cherish your memories

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