AUBURN- Statia M. (Kotomski) Durling, 78, of Auburn, passed away on Tuesday April 16, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert E. Durling Sr. and grandson, Paul R. Durling. She leaves her loving children and their spouses, Howard Durling and his wife Laurel of Auburn, MA, Robert Durling Jr. and his wife Ruth of Sturbridge, MA, Antoinette Malone and her husband William of Catonsville, MD, Joseph Durling and his wife Judy of Worcester, MA, Susan Valentine and her husband John of Auburn, MA, and Cynthia Lens and her husband Donald of Amherst, NH. Statia also leaves fourteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Born in Worcester, MA, as the youngest of nine children born to Jan and Antonina (Geitek) Kotomski. She is survived by one sister, Theresa Shablin of Auburn, MA. Statia graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Worcester, MA. She worked many years as a bookkeeper before retiring and working part-time at the Auburn Public Library. She was an avid reader, enjoyed taking walks and day trips. She had a zest for life and loved spending time with her friends at yoga. Being with her family was the time she cherished most. Statia’s family warmly invites relatives and friends to attend the calling hours on Thursday April 18, 2013 from 4PM to 7PM at the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central Street Auburn, MA. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday April 19, 2013 at 10AM in St. Joseph’s Church, 189 Oxford St North Auburn, MA. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery, Central Street, Auburn, MA. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association,33 Lyman Street, Suite 205, Westborough, MA 01581
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Statia Durling
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