(06/17/14) John E. Duran, 85, of Providence passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of the late Mildred L. (Wilks) Duran. Born in Portland, Maine, he was a son of the late Michael J. and Mary F. (Flaherty) Duran.
Mr. Duran was a Maintenance employee for Doran Building in Providence until his retirement. He enjoyed working on his computer and painting.
He was the loving uncle of several nieces and nephews. Brother of the late Thomas, Michael, Patrick and Mary Duran, Barbara Pardi and Frances Crone.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on SATURDAY, June 21, 2014 at 10:00 am in St. Mary Church, 538 Broadway, Providence. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be held on THURSDAY, June 19, 2014 from 5-7 pm in THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95).
In lieu of flowers, gifts to PACE Organization of RI, 225 Chapman St., Providence, RI 02905 are appreciated.
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