Obituary: David K. Durant

David K. Durant, 75, of Berlin, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, in the comfort of his home. He was born in Berlin on November 19, 1946, the son of Francis and Laura (Laflamme) Durant and was a lifelong resident. He had been employed at the local paper mill as a Pulp Dryer and a Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator for over 36 years before retiring. David enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and the outdoors. He was a member of the Androscoggin Fish and Game Association.

He is survived by his children Ken Durant and his wife Priscilla of Wrentham, Mass. and William Durant and his wife Beth of Berlin; as well as four grandchildren Tyler Durant of San Diego, Ca., Olivia Durant of Wrentham, Mass., Emma Durant of Charlotte, N.C. and Danielle Durant of Johnston, R.I. and sisters Linda Porter and Louise Walsh both of The Villages, Fla.; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Lora L. (Wilson) Durant and his brothers Richard Durant, Raymond Durant, Leo Durant and Leon Durant and sisters Lucille Silts and Patricia Poulin.