Thomas John Durkin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

ADRIAN- Thomas John Durkin, age 94, of Adrian, was peacefully called home on Saturday evening, July 30, 2022, following a brief illness. He was born November 29, 1927, in Dodgeville, WI, the son of James and Helen (McMahon) Durkin. Tom graduated from high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He selflessly served his country as a proud member of the United States Navy from 1945 until being medically discharged. Tom earned his Bachelor’s Degree from St. Francis College in Wisconsin and later his Master’s Degree from Siena Heights University in Adrian. He married the love of his life, Mary K. Hayes on March 28, 1980, at St. Mary of Good Counsel Catholic Church, and they have shared over 42 years of devoted life together. Tom was employed by Mercy Health System of Ann Arbor. He was a Certified Addiction Counselor and a Director of the Greenbrook Recovery Center for Saline Hospital until his retirement. He later volunteered his time, talents, and efforts as a Substance Abuse Counselor at Gus Harrison Correctional Facility. Catholic by faith, Tom was a dedicated parishioner and lector at Holy Family Parish, attending St. Mary of Good Counsel Campus, as well as a member of its Knights of Columbus Council #1665. Tom was also an active member of AA, where he faithfully belonged for over 52 years. Tom also volunteered for Meals on Wheels. Tom enjoyed spending time with many friends in the Adrian and Birch Run communities. He was an avid Norte Dame football fan since 1938. Surviving in addition to his wife, Mary, are a daughter, Amy (Paul) Zascyzurnski of Brooklyn; a step-son, Andy (JoAnna) Bruce of Houston, TX; a sister, Mary Groebner of Lincoln, NE; grandson, Taylor; two step-grandchildren, Matthew and Audrey; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Richard Groebner. In accordance with Tom’s request, cremation will take place. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Father Michael Newman, OSFS, on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Parish, St. Mary’s Campus. Rite of Committal will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery. The family will receive guests for visitation at the church on Saturday, August 20, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. until Mass begins. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Parish or the St. Mary’s Food Pantry. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.

Thomas John Durkin

November 29, 1927 - July 30, 2022