Durnez, Maurice ‘Morris
April 20th, 2021
After a long battle with cancer, Maurice passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Morris will be deeply missed by his wife of 50 years, Ann. Predeceased by his mother, Mona (2001); father, Roger (2012); and brother, John (2013). Loving father of Cheryl Onufer (Dennis), of Watford, Ontario and Adam (Sandra), of Corunna, Ontario. Devoted grandfather to Owen and Mona Durnez, and Dana and Jayden Onufer. Survived by his sister, Dina Skinner, of Port Dover; sister, Andrea Pelletier (Edgar), of St. Thomas; brother, Danny Durnez (Cathy), of London; and brother-in-law, Butch Bodway, of Niagara Falls, NY. Also, deeply missed by many nieces and nephews. Morris was a long-term employee of Copp’s Buildall. He had a love of woodworking and enjoyed the yearly fishing trip with his family. Morris loved being with his family and especially family gatherings. A private Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 777 Valetta Street, London on Friday, April 23, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Private interment at Oakland Cemetery. The family welcomes friends to view the service remotely via livestream.
To access the livestream please click here: Private Funeral Mass of Maurice ‘Morris’ Durnez on Friday, April 23, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
A special thanks to Dr. M. Kovacs and all staff for their expert care and compassion for Morris. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Morris are asked to consider the London Regional Cancer Program Hematology Department.
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Vicki DykstraThinking of all of you at this time. Hope they are catching lots of fish up there. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Chang FamilyOur deepest condolences to you and your family on your loss.
Be strong. Keep safe. God Bless.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Durnez Maurice ‘Morris April 20th 2021..
Death notice for the town of: London, Province: Ontario