Esma C. Durand 93, formerly of 547 Clinton St. died peacefully Sunday at Woonsocket Health and Rehabilitation Center with her grandchildren by her side. She was the wife of the late Herve H. Durand. Mrs. Durand was born in Canada, a daughter of the late Severe and Clara (Rondeau) Tessier. She worked in the linen room for the former Woonsocket Hospital before retiring in 1978. Mrs. Durand was a former member of the Kennedy Manor Club. She was very active at the health center and joined many committees. She especially loved doing cross stitch and cross word puzzles.
Mrs. Durand is survived by two sons Robert Durand of Cresco, PA, and Donald Durand of Woonsocket, three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was also the mother of the late Richard Durand, and the last of ten siblings.
Her funeral will be held Thursday at 9:00 AM from the Fournier & Fournier Funeral Home, 99 Cumberland St. Woonsocket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in All Saints Church, Rathbun St. Woonsocket. Burial will be held in St. Jean Baptiste Cemetery in Bellingham. Visiting hours are Wednesday 5-8 PM. Please visit fournierandfournier.com for guestbook and directions.