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Andrew J. Durie

Andrew J. Durie, of Jamison, died peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2019, at Doylestown Hospital. He was 92.

He was the beloved husband of 68 years to Eleanor M. Stevenson Durie.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Andrew and Lucinda Murphy Durie and brother of the late John Durie.

Andrew was a graduate of Northeast High school, class of 1944; he was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He attended Temple University, after serving in the Navy and received his degree in Drafting, he worked for over 50 years, specializing in Fire Protection design and worked for Grinnell Fire Protection Solutions and Fire Protection Industries, retiring 12 years ago at the age of 80.

Andrew was an avid reader enjoyed taking walks and absorbing Mother Nature. He was a loving father and doting G-Pop to his 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, soon to be 18. 

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by children and their spouses; Andrew W. Durie, William E. Durie and his wife Donna, Carol A. Summers and her husband Keith, Robert W. Durie and his wife Cindy, his 2 brothers; George Durie and his wife Joan, James Durie, his sister Eleanor Saulino and the late Mike, 9 dear grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren and soon to be 18.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday July 2, 2019 from 11:30 am until his Funeral Service 1:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro. Interment will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown. 

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to American Heart Association, 625 W. Ridge Pike Conshohocken, PA 19428.

 

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  • Not Specified

    Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

    Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, Richboro
    800 Newtown-Richboro Road
    Richboro, PA 18954

  • Service

    Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019
    1:00 PM

    Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, Richboro
    800 Newtown-Richboro Road
    Richboro, PA 18954

  • Not Specified

    Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019
    2:00 PM

    Washington Crossing National Cemetery
    830 Highland Road
    Newtown, PA 18940

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