Obituary of Anna M. Durward

Anna M Durward, age 92, of Dudley, MA died Friday, February 7, 2025, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge, MA. Anna was born on October 17, 1932 in Boston, MA. She was the daughter of the late Jacob and the late Josephine (Warrow) Wolf. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 41 years, Robert F Durward, who passed on November 1, 1997, and her two brothers Reginald Wolf and Jack Wolf. Anna is survived by one son, Robert Durward, and his wife Kerri of Dudley, MA; and four daughters: Pamela Katinas and her husband Fran of Auburn, MA, Kathleen Guenther of Webster, MA, Kelly Swift and her husband Dave of Fort Collins, CO, and Tracy Raynor of Leominster, MA. She is also survived by her sister, Jackie Monahan of Abington, MA, and two nieces, Cheryl Burns of Abington, MA and Karen Menard of Carver, MA. Anna was a grandmother of thirteen grandchildren: Lauren Hourihan (Guenther), Erin Katinas, Brianna O'Rourke (Guenther), Shane Swift, Gabrielle "Gigi" Guenther, Conor Durward, Jillian Katinas, Ariana Guenther, Abigail Swift, Bridget Durward, Danielle Raynor, Leisbeth Swift, and Paige Raynor. She also had four great-grandchildren: Patrick and Keira O'Rourke, and John and Bennett Hourihan. Anna's love for her family was evident- she enjoyed supporting her grandchildren at various activities and events, having them over for visits in her home, and decorating her fridge with pictures from all stages of life. Her family will miss her sense of humor, as Anna enjoyed to joke and laugh, and endured many prank calls over the years. Anna was employed by the town of Dudley, MA for 27 years, initially as Assistant Tax Collector, and then later as the Tax Collector before her retirement. She was a former member of the Dudley Grange, and enjoyed many Strawberry Festivals on the hill. Anna enjoyed doing puzzles, was an avid Celtics fan, and an animal lover. She especially loved to feed the birds and watch them from her home. Anna was a vibrant and remarkable woman, and she will be missed deeply by her family and those who knew her. Calling hours will be private, and a private graveside service will be held at Corbin Cemetery in Dudley, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community Cat Connection289 Thompson Rd. PO Box 724 of Webster, MA.01570