Ann M. Durand
Ann M. (Finn) Durand, a longtime resident of Milton passed away on March 23, after a brief period of failing health. She was 91.
Born in 1927, Ann was one of ten children of Michael Patrick Finn and Anna (McLaughlin) Finn of South Boston. She was a graduate of South Boston High School, class of 1945. In 1947 she wed Henry M. Durand, also of South Boston. Henry Durand was a decorated veteran of WW II and Boston Firefighter. They settled in Dorchester. Henry Durand died at age 36 in 1961. Ann was left with three sons ages: 10; seven; and 16 months. Throughout the 1960s, she worked a variety of part time jobs to support her family. She later obtained full time employment as a clerk/typist with the state of Massachusetts a position from which she retired.
She is survived by sons: Paul and Mary Ann (Stewart), of Tucson; Dennis and Eileen (Hamilton) of Hingham. Granddaughters: Diane Rawlings (Jeffrey) of Eden Prairie, MN; Caitlin of Boston; and Elizabeth of Bel Air, MD. Great grandchildren Aiden, Rose and Pearl Rawlings. She was predeceased by a son: Thomas (Dominic Gallucio), late of Dorchester; and Grandson: Clifton, late of Marshfield. Also survived by a brother, James Finn of Pembroke and sister, Eileen (Edward) Miller of Quincy. She maintained a close relationship with her godchild, Geraldine Flaherty of Brockton. Funeral Services and Interment Private. A memorial service will be held in the summer of 2019.
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My deepest condolences to the Durand Family during this difficult time.
It was with deep sadness when I got the call from Maryann telling me of Ann’s passing, although expected it was a sad notice on an early Saturday morning; yet I was immediately comforted knowing that Ann lived the life she wanted and maintained her independence right up to the near end.
Ann always treated me like family,and for that I will always be grateful. I remember during our get togethers with either just Tom and I , or the rest of the Durand family, she always loved a good laugh, and never did she want to hear or talk of bad news.
As I am convinced that somewhere in Heaven right now, either Ann’s Husband, Son or Grandson is making her a “hot” cup of tea, and it better be filled to the brim of the cup.
The void of her presence will be missed in many different ways, but the memories will always provide for a good laugh. Which is I am sure how Ann would have wanted it.
Rest in Peace Ann,
Love,
Dominic