Gilbert T. Durand, 93, of Marlborough

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Obit-Flag_USE-THIS-ONE4Marlborough – Gilbert T. Durand, 93, of Marlborough, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at the Reservoir, Marlborough.

Born in Brockton, he was the son of the late Placide F. and Irene A. (Gilbert) Durand and the husband of the late Antoinette (Trotta) Durand.

Mr. Durand had been employed at the former General Motors Company, Framingham, in the parts distribution department. He retired in 1985 after 38 years with the company.

A veteran of WWII, he served with the US Army, Company D 331st Infantry Regiment. An accomplished athlete, he played softball and basketball for the former Curtis Shoe, was an avid bowler for the COF, St. Ann’s Parish and the Oxford Café bowling teams, and boxed professionally. He was a member of the former St. Ann’s Holy Name Association, a lifetime member of the Hudson AmVets and the ITAM Club. He also loved a good card game and was a faithful Red Sox supporter.

He is survived by his son, Michael Durand and his wife Cindy of Marlborough; his daughter, Dolores Ferrecchia and her husband Michael of Marlborough; his grandchildren, Nicole Taylor, Heather Durand, Vincent and Philip Ferrecchia; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Robert and Richard Durand, Jeannette Grenon, Edna De Ruvo, and Jean Waro.

Visiting hours will be held Monday, Dec. 5, from 4-7 p.m., at the Slattery Funeral Home, Inc., 40 Pleasant St., Marlborough. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 10 a.m., at St. Bernadette Church, 266 Main St., Northborough. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Wilson Street, Marlborough.

Donations may be made to St. Bernadette Parish, 266 Main St., Northborough, MA 01532.

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