Lou Ellen Durrin Worboys

 

Cambridge-On Thursday, June 22, 2023, Lou went home to heaven to be with her husband, Bob, and their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, following a series of health complications. She was surrounded by her loving family at Saratoga Hospital. 

She was predeceased by her loving husband, of almost 53 years, Robert J. Worboys, her parents, Raymond G. Durrin and Ruth I. (Faile) Durrin, and her sister, Lin (Durrin) Wilwol. She is survived by her children: Renae K. McKittrick, Janel L. Worboys, Kelsey J. Green, Robert J. Worboys II (Sarah), Craig C. Worboys, and Abigale E. McKenzie.

Grandchildren: Adam, Jacob, Darren and Logan McKittrick; Alexia and Broderick Hunt; Willow McKenzie; Ethan, Alex and Connor Green; Hannah and Owen Roberts; Veda and Maxwell Worboys. Great-grandchildren: Twins Erich and David McKittrick; Scarlett McKittrick; Esmarelda, Ember and Aiden Green. Siblings: Bill Durrin (Penny), Mike Durrin (Deborah), Stacy Niles (Robert), Matt Durrin, Raymond “Bud” Durrin (Susan) and Ruthie Jackson (Glenn), many nieces, nephews and her beloved Boston Terriers: Knox, Zeb, and Zippy. 

Lou and Bob were high school sweethearts and celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on September 5th, 2020, with a vow renewal ceremony and reception at their home in the presence of their closest friends and family. 

Lou was born on October 2, 1950 at Mary McClellen Hosptial in Cambridge, NY. Most of her childhood was spent at 10 Myrtle Avenue in Cambridge until her family moved to 20 West Main Street. As a young child, she loved spending time with her Grandma Ina Durrin, where she learned and enjoyed many things such as cooking, baking, crocheting and wearing make-up. She was rarely seen without her lipstick on. 

After graduating from CCS in 1968, Lou attended Adirondack Community College and earned an Associate’s Degree in Secretarial Science at the top of her class. She worked as a secretary at the state offices in Albany until she and Bob started their family. 

Lou dedicated most of her life to being a stay-at-home mom. Throughout the years, she worked for the family company, Durrin Inc. She was an active member of the community; Girl Scout leader, volunteer of the Cambridge Valley Athletic Association and the Cambridge Food Co-Op.

For those who knew Lou, she was uplifting, loving, and compassionate to all. The love for her children and family was remarkable. They were her life. She was a nurturer to many.

Lou’s legacy will live on through her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; her Faith, love and dedication will prevail.

Thank you, Lord for our mom, and Nana. We are so blessed.

Special thanks to: Ken and Cindy Gottry, Stacy and Bob Niles, Cindy Riddler, Carol Allen, and Bev Caroll. 

Viewing at her home, 4-7pm, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, 2940 State Rt. 22, Cambridge, NY.

Graveside service will be at 10 am, Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Woodlands Cemetery in Cambridge with Pastor Clyde McCaskill officiating

Please join us for light refreshments and a celebration of life at her home following the service. 

 

 

Flowers to be sent to 2940 State Route 22, Cambridge, NY 12816.

Donations in Lou’s name can be sent to:  

Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad, 37 Gilbert St., Cambridge NY, 12816

 

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