Susan A. (Reid) Durgin

Susan A. (Reid) Durgin of Litchfield, New Hampshire and formerly of Quincy, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 26, 2019. She was 68. 

Born in Boston, she was raised in Jamaica Plain and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Tillie (Comeau) Reid and attended local schools. Susan later earned her associates degree in business from the New Hampshire Technical Institute. She had a fruitful career as a paralegal working for Liberty Mutual. Susan happily retired in 2017 to spend more time with the people she loved.

Susan was an active person who loved her family more than anything. Her children and grandchildren made her proud and they are what gave her most enjoyment in life. She loved to travel, especially to the French side of St. Marten. Susan loved the beach and spending time by the water. It was a place that she could relax and recharge. Susan was a former runner and ran many 10K’s and also enjoyed playing tennis. In her spare time, Susan would often be found reading a good book, doing crossword puzzles or playing “Words With Friends”. 

Susan was a selfless and gentle soul who always made time for others. Her company was one of the sponsor’s to the Special Olympics and she always looked forward to volunteering her time, helping the athletes and serving her community. Susan was everyone’s favorite person. Her love, courage strong will and determination are a testament to who Susan was. Her legacy of life lessons, examples and love continue through her children and grandchildren. She will be missed by all the lives she touched. 

Susan was the beloved wife of Dennis P. Durgin. The two met in junior high school and were high school sweethearts. They married on August 10, 1969 at St. Ann’s Church in Norwell. Together they shared 50 years of loving marriage. She was the devoted mother of Brian T. Durgin and his partner Reenie Keith of Littleton, Shannon E. St. Pierre and her husband Jef of Billerica. Susan was the loving grandmother of Cameron and Kayleigh Durgin, Sebastien, Adrien and Madison St. Pierre, all of Billerica. She was the dear sister of Thomas Reid and his wife Cathy of Weymouth, twin sister Suzanne Mullen of Rochester, New Hampshire, Edward Reid of Everett, Sandra Ortiz and her husband Raymond, Michael Reid and his wife Kathleen, all of Charlestown, the late Margaret Arroyo, Arthur Reid, Jr. and Linda Alvarado. Susan was the dear sister-in-law of Mark Durgin and his wife Carol of Florida, Pamela Murphy and her husband Michael of North Carolina, Janet Le and her husband Anh of Pembroke, Daniel Durgin and his wife Brenda of Norwell, Christopher Durgin of Quincy, Shawn Durgin and his wife Leanne of Plympton, Mary Kerins and her husband Timothy of Quincy and the late Kevin Durgin. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Monday, June 3rd 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, June 4th prior to the Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Quincy at 10:30 AM. 

Services will conclude with interment in Mt. Benedict Cemetery, Boston. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Susan’s name may be sent to the Mary & John Elliot Charitable Foundation, Bedford Commons, 701 Riverway Place, Bedford, NH 03110-9930.