Obituary of Daniel Durling

Daniel Winston Durling, 80, of Westville, passed away on Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.

Born in Middleton on May 12th, 1938, he was a son of the late Jack and Doris (Lewis) Durling.

A stone mason, Dan worked on many homes throughout Pictou County and had been a member of the Bricklayers Union. He was also a carpenter and was quite proud of building his own homes. Dan enjoyed being a volunteer with the Salvation Army where he was a Boy Scout leader. He also enjoyed cooking, hunting and fishing; especially at LORDA where he had built their brick fireplace.

Dan will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Dianne (Moulton) and son, Tony (Melanie), Halifax; granddaughter  Brittany and grandson Dylan. He is also survived by sisters, Betty Hannam and Paulette Buchanan; brothers, John (Kay) and  Gary (Jenny); sister-in-law Mary Durling and brother-in-law Gary Moulton.

Besides his parents, Dan was predeceased by brothers Max and Tony, sister-in-law, Lillian Crosby and brother-in-law, Ralph Moulton.

There will be no visitation or funeral service by request. A grave side service will be held at a later date.