Kenneth Alan Durrin's Obituary
Kenneth Alan Durrin, 94, died on March 6 at his home in Ashburn,
Virginia. He was born on May 21, 1927 in Cambridge, New York to
the late Kenneth Allan Durrin and Dorothy Priscilla Allen. After high
school, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served during World
War II. When the war ended, he attended Hartwick College where he
met his bride, Barbara Louise MacEwan. Subsequently, he graduated
from Albany Law School, Union University.
Ken had a distinguished career in Federal government service. After
working in New York State for the United States Civil Service
Commission, he accepted a job with the Federal government in
Washington DC and served in numerous drug regulatory agencies. He
retired as Director of the Office of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs,
Drug Enforcement Administration. Ken was a longtime member of the
Association of Federal Narcotics Agents (AFNA). After his Federal
government service, Ken enjoyed a successful career as a consultant
and auditor for the pharmaceutical drug industry.
Ken’s greatest joy in life was his family. Favorite hobbies included
spending time with his wife, enjoying movies and sharing popcorn
with his daughters and grandchildren, reading, and watching sports. He
exhibited a generous spirit with little fanfare and left a legacy of love
to his family and unlimited educational opportunities to his
grandchildren.
Besides his wife of 69 years, Barbara (MacEwan) Durrin, survivors
include his daughters Beth (Bruce) Walker, Susan (Frank) Shumaker,
grandchildren Lauren (Aprotim) Sanyal, Melissa (Ben) Maxwell,
Corinne (Derek) Knight, Colleen Shumaker, Frank (Jessica) Shumaker,
Peter (Emily) Shumaker, Amanda (Jordan) Maddy, Shelby Shumaker,
sisters Patricia (David) Davis, Linda Durrin, 12 great grandchildren
and numerous nieces and nephews. Ken was predeceased by his
brother Richard Durrin.
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