In memory of

Florence Audrey Durocher

July 25, 1928 -  January 11, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Deerwood Creek Care Community on Monday, January 11, 2021 in her 93rd year. Cherished wife of the late Leonard Durocher and subsequent beloved companion of the late Frank Purkis. She will be lovingly remembered by sons David (Teri) and Mark (Lynda). Predeceased by her sons Ronald and Robert. Audrey will also be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Lisa, Jason, Christopher, Matthew, Christine and Kenneth and great grandchildren, Kody, Logan, Isabella and Alessia. Audrey was a long time employee of the City of Etobicoke and was devoted to her family. She will be dearly missed by all. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will occur at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Audrey are asked to consider an animal rescue of their choice in recognition of her lifelong love of dogs.

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Wendy & Danny Andrews (Step-Daughter)

Entered January 12, 2021 from Twillingate, Newfoundland

God Rest Her Soul - Our Audrey

My not biological Mother, the woman who loved me and all my imperfections.

She had Wisdom - I could call her anytime and my Dad would say "Audrey, Wendy's on the phone" My secrets died with her, and forgiven by Gods grace.

Understanding - Raising a family and the trials with step families she had understanding.

Counsel - Stay to close to those who really want the best for you. Love is willing the good of the other. Good is never an easy message to deliver but she did it with grace.

Knowledge - She was a live cookbook and medical book only a phone call away.

Fortitude - The strength of 7 strong men could. She would not back down and die, was raised by a single mother, having one room to themselves, she buried a son, killed by a drunk driver, she buried a husband I didn't know, she buried my father, that is only a very small glance of her trails, - we by the grace of God did it together with lots of support.

Piety - St Aquinas described a person with reverence recognizes our total reliance on God and comes before God with humility, trust, and love. Piety is the gift whereby, at the Holy Spirit's instigation. Audrey talked every day to God she told me often. She suffered in complete blindness and hard of hearing and lonlieness in a care home with complete reliance of God. This is where she was perfected to Sainthood I can hope for.

Fear of the Lord
I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no one comes to the Father but by Me.~Jn 14:6 Audrey went before the throne of grace and mercy every day, she always had her "faculties" but lived in a body that could not see or hear. The outside interference was her grace to be alone with God, a place we all will be.

Audrey loved the Catholic Church and it's teachings. She supported her 4 sons and her husband at many Masses. My Catholic Church failed Audrey as a priest told her their was no need for her to convert and receive Jesus in the Eurchrist. Audrey came with me to Mass in Angus and a beautiful Priest there prayed over her as she began the biggest trial of her life in old old age. God had his hands on her, Satan did not break her.
She had her Covid vaccine last week, her earthy life ended 11/1/21.
Keep us in your prayers Audrey - I love you so much!
Wendy - Your daughter on this earthy journey. Mother Mary hold my Audrey at the Thrown of my Lord Jesus and my Father God! Thank you Holy Spirit for the love you have given Audrey.

I will host a zoom Sorrowful Mystery Rosary on Thursday January 14th 2021 if anyone would like to join me please call me. Prayer is such a gift to us and Audrey.

bonnie purkis (friend)

Entered January 12, 2021 from burlington ontario

David, Teri, Mark, Linda and families, We have many fond memories of fun times spent with your mom and Frank and she will always be remembered for the wonderful family gatherings at the house on Blakely Rd
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Bonnie and John

Mark Durocher (Son)

Entered January 12, 2021 from Etobicoke

RIP Mom.

Glenn Purkis and Nancy Lau-Purkis 

Entered January 13, 2021 from Caversham, UK

Condolences to the Durocher family. We'll be making a donation to Quinte Humane Society (quintehumanesociety.com) that covers Consecon, ON.

There's many a morning that I remember having one of Audrey's great breakfasts looking out that window... https://goo.gl/maps/3ZbcgJcaVgn2BfK36. I suspect a lot of those trees were also planted by Dad.

David Durocher (Son and daughter-in-law)

Entered January 13, 2021 from Brampton

If there is one comfort in all of this it is that after a life of hardships Mom passed away peacefully. She lived a long and fruitful life but like most people she had her share of heartache. She had to bury two husbands and two sons. She remained strong and stoic and made the best of bad situations. Her remaining family was everything to her and she was happiest when surrounded by them. One of her favourite occasions was her 80th birthday party where every member of her family attended as well as friends and coworkers from as far back as 60 years gathered just to celebrate her. In her later years, Mom’s health began to fail resulting in her frustration and exasperation. It is truly unfortunate that due to Covid, her final months were spent isolated unable to connect with those she loved most. We will be heartened by the fact knowing we did everything possible to make her latter years as pleasant as possible. Always loved, you will be greatly missed Mom. Rest easy, the suffering and heartache are over.

David and Teri

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