In Taunton, April 15, 2009Thomas R. husband of Patricia (Lewalski) Durkee died suddenly at his Plain Street home in Taunton at the age of 61. Born in Salem, Ma., Thomas is the son of Clifton R. and Thelma L. (Crofts) Durkee. Thomas was a graduate of Hamilton-Wrentham High School and Burdette Collage then went on to join the U.S. Army from 1967-1970. He was a Carpenter by trade working for the Exhibit Group Giltspur Co. in Avon, Ma. Thomas was the father of Kristine M. Keller and her husband Jon of Haverhill and Scott Durkee and his wife Nicole of Evansville, IN. Grandfather of Madolyn Keller of Haverhill, Ma. Brother of Wayne Durkee of N.H, Janet Durkee of Chicago, IL and Kenneth Durkee of Maine. A private graveside service will be held at the Bourne National cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations in Thomas memory may be made to The House for Little Wanderers, 271 Huntington Ave, Boston, Ma, 02115