Liam A. Durkan

Co. Galway, Ireland-Rev. Liam A. Durkan, 74, died Friday, Sept. 15 in Corrandulla, Co. Galway. He leaves two brothers, John Durkan of Leicester, MA and Anthony Durkan of Winooski, VT; four sisters, Anne Aldridge of England, Nora Gallagher of Ireland, Sr. Sara Durkan, S.S.M, of Uganda and Teresita Durkan of Chile and many nieces and nephews.

Fr. Liam was born in Louisburgh, Co. Mayo son of William and Anne (McHale) Durkan and was ordained a priest June 23, 1957 and retired in 1998. Fr. Liam visited Worcester many times and would often say Masses at St. Bernard's Church while visiting. He also loved to visit Green Harbor, Marshfield where he loved to walk the beach.

Fr. Liam's funeral was held at St. Patrick's Church in Louisburgh, Co. Mayo and he was buried with his parents in Kilgeever Cemetery in Co. Mayo. A Memorial Mass for Fr. Liam will be held Saturday, October 14 at 11:00 AM at St. Bernard's Church, 228 Lincoln St., Worcester. To place an online condolence please visit www.callahanfay.com