Obituary of Mary R. Durrick

MARY R. DURRICK LATHAM - Mary Rose Durrick, 97 of Latham, beloved wife of the late Walter Durrick Jr., passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Born in Troy, on September 27, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Julia (Caufield) Finley. Mary graduated from Catholic Central High School in Troy. During her life Mary worked as a Medical Transaction Clerk, employed by both Latham Medical Group and Empire Vision. Mary will forever be remembered as a woman of unmatched kindness and generosity. She could immediately light up a room by her presence and was always the life of the party. She loved to dance and always looked forward to the annual DeeDee's trip to Saratoga Race Track. Mary was a beloved member of the Bright Horizons Day Program where she was fondly nicknamed the "Rockette". The memories of those who loved her will forever be cherished. In addition to her parents Mary is predeceased by her siblings, John, Helen, Bertha Rose, Philip, and Cathy. Surviving members of her family include her children Robert W. Durrick, Mark (Liza) Durrick, and Tracy Durrick. Also survived by her grandchildren Nicole, Lori, Spenser, Sam, and Parker, great-grandson Remington, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to call Sunday, November 14th, 2021 from 12:00 - 2:00 PM at the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 15th, 2021 at 10:00 am at St. Ambrose Church, 347 Old Loudon Road, Latham with Fr. Brian Kelly officiating. Interment to immediately follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy. In lieu of flowers memorial donation may be made to St. Ambrose Church at the address above or St. Anthony of Padua Church, 28 State St, Troy, NY 12180. For directions, information, to light a memory candle or order flowers for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mary Durrick, please visit Tribute Store