A private family burial in St. John’s Cemetery, Lancaster, will be held at a later date. At the request of John and Joann, there will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of John E. Durkin to: VNA Hospice and Palliative Care, 199 Rosewood Drive, Suite 180, Danvers, MA 01923, your local animal shelter or a charity of your choice.