Colin Durnford
December 29, 1971 to August 11, 2025
Obituary
Colin Durnford
December 29, 1971 – August 11, 2025
In loving memory of Colin Durnford who passed away Monday, August 11, 2025. Colin was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland on December 29, 1971. He was the beloved son of Alfreda Durnford (nee Crewe) and Melvin Durnford (deceased). He leaves to mourn his three sisters Karen Durnford-McIntosh (Brian), Maxine Ring (Todd), and Tracy Durnford. Also leaving to mourn his two nieces and four nephews, John, Erin, Devin, Liam, Ryan and Shannon. As well as 2 great nephews and 2 great nieces. Colin also leaves behind his two beloved dogs Johnny and Sassy, and many friends and co-workers.
Colin was a well-respected pharmacist with the Loblaws organization and truly enjoyed the meaningful connections he made with his coworkers and clients.
Colin was an avid scuba diver and enjoyed travelling the world.
His kindness, great smile and infectious laugh will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 12-2 p.m. with a service to follow at 2:00 in the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Committal to follow at Kenmount Anglican.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, The Kidney Foundation of Canada, or the Humane Society.
Schedule
Visitations
12-2 on October 22, 2025
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
2:00pm, Wednesday October 22nd
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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Inurnment
2:00pm, Wednesday October 22nd
Kenmount Road Anglican Cemetery
Tracy, Mrs. Durnford and family, my deepest condolences go out to you all. So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Dear Mrs. Durnford, Karen, Maxine, Tracy and Family
Elizabeth and I are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences. You will always have the memories of Colin and the joy he brought to your family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sending love and sympathy to all of you. It is always hard to lose someone you love so much. Hoping all the memories you made over the years will help you through this tough time. Take care of each other. Hugs.
Please accept my deapest condolences. I remember Colin as a sweet little boy who always made me laugh.. I’m so sorry to learn of his passing. May his mom and sisters hold his memories close.
Colin was my best friend of 27 years. I’m still heartbroken over his passing, but I’m so grateful Ihat i was able to spend a week with him in April re-living our covid lockdown dinners and Wii golf fun times. I know in my soul he appreciated it as much as I did. Wow I miss him.
And then after his passing I was lucky enough to arrange for his dogs Johnny and Sassy to be flown across the country to come live with me in BC. We’re a family now. I know you’re smiling down on us Colin. I miss you so much xoxo
Tracy, Maxine, Karen, and Freda: I was so very sorry to learn of Colin’s passing. at such a young age. He will forever live in my memories of growing up on Fox Avenue. I know that all us who grew up in the neighbourhood are similarly heartbroken.
Freda and family, so sorry to hear of your sons passing. Condolences to you all. If you don’t remember me, I’m one of the young teachers who spent a year boarding with your mother, a fine old soul, and a wonderful lady. I knew your three siblings well but only met you once. That was in Florida on vacation.. BTW, Melvin was my 3rd cousin once removed. A common root.
Freda and family, so sorry to learn of Colin’s passing. Although we met him just once we know how sad it is to lose a son. We remember the happy times from years ago and we are thinking of you all at this sad time.