Irene Durgin

Irene F. Durgin, 76, of Sanford died February 4, 2006 at the home of her daughter in Sanford.Irene was born in Sanford on September 19, 1929 to Albert and Dora Wellington Butler. She was an avid reader and an active member of the Crossroads United Methodist Church in Sanford. She and her husband raised nine children. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by her family and friends.Mrs. Durgin was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Durgin in 1983.Surviving are 4 sons, Scot Durgin of Hallowell; Karl Durgin of Sanford; Mark Durgin of Florida and Neil Durgin of Tucson, Arizona; 5 daughters, Lynn Croteau of Sanford; Dina Locke of Sanford; Gene Smith of Sanford; Jill Goodrich of Newfield and Nora Renner of Lemasa, California; two brothers, Thomas and Norman Butler, both of Sanford; a sister, Helen Barlow of East Boothbay; 20 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.A memorial service will be held at Crossroads United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Grammar Road and Route 202 in Sanford, on Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Crossroads United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 290, Sanford, ME 04073. Arrangements are through Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home. To leave a message of condolence, please use the tab to the left.