Obituaries

Therese ‘Terry’ Pounds (Joiner): 1927-2024

Therese “Terry” Pounds (Joiner), 97, of Montclair, NJ died peacefully surrounded by family at Mountainside Hospital on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend, Terry was born a ‘survivor,’ having lost her mother who died soon after her birth in 1927 in New York City. She subsequently lived all over the world as a self-described “army brat” after her father, Colonel Talley Dosier Joiner, remarried and reclaimed “his little Therese” from her aunts who raised her until she was six. After graduating from Columbia High School in Maplewood, NJ, Terry briefly attended college at Trinity, DC, then decided to go to Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School in NJ. The skills she learned there served her well at her first secretarial jobs in Manhattan, then later at Montclair Kimberly Academy in Montclair where she worked for almost twenty years in the Office of External Affairs. She was proud of her mastery of the rules of English grammar, and many relied on her to proofread their letters. After the death of her husband in 1978, Terry set up a Montclair chapter of THEOS, a nationwide non-denominational support group for widowed men and women. She ran the group for approximately ten years and created friendships from that work that lasted until her death. She was also involved with the Friends of Barnet and the Montclair Fine Arts Festival.

Terry was predeceased in death by her husband, Donald Pounds, her son Richard, her beloved companions, Arthur Jones and Fred Berinato, and her sisters Lucy and Claire. She is survived by her son Donald Pounds and his companion Patrice Holtzer, daughter Mary Pounds Sisler, daughter-in-law Bette Pounds, sons James Pounds (Bethany) and Thomas Pounds (Liljana), daughter Virginia Pounds, sons Michael Pounds (Catherine) and John Pounds. She was the proud grandmother of sixteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren: Katy, Austin, Colleen, Connor, Jordan, Jason, Jeremy, Natalie, Anika, Evan, Noah, Ben, Eli, Max, Harper and Nolan; Scarlett, Emma, Carson, Peyton and Wesley. She is also survived by a large extended family and countless friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 9 at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 30 N. Fullerton Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042, followed by interment of ashes at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Upper Montclair.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Terry’s name to The Release Recovery Foundation at: https://donate.hakuapp.com/donations/new?fundraising_effort=in-loving-memory-of-therese-terry-pounds.

Fredrick Lee Durbin

04/12/1946 - 10/15/2024

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Obituary For Fredrick Lee Durbin

Fredrick Lee Durbin, age 78, passed away peacefully, October 15, 2024, with loved ones by his side. Born on April 12, 1946, in Quantico, VA, Fred was the cherished son of Charles and Susan (Abel) Durbin. His life was a testament to kindness, generosity, and an unwavering dedication to helping others.

Fred proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard, embodying the spirit of service and commitment. After his military service, he pursued a career as an electrician and millwright supervisor at Jeep, where his expertise and leadership left a lasting impact.

In 2011, Fred married Rosemary Thorn, with whom he shared a deep and loving bond. He was previously married to Lynda Huffman, the mother of his six children. Fred’s family was the center of his world, and he was a devoted father.

Fred had a profound love for animals, especially his dog, Robbie, and his home was always filled with his joyful presence. He was known for his willingness to help anyone in need, often giving the shirt off his back to those less fortunate. His wonderful, kind nature and generous spirit touched the lives of many and he will be dearly missed.

An avid collector and enthusiast, Fred had a passion for antiques, old tractors, muscle cars, boats, and trains. He also enjoyed collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia, a hobby that brought him great joy. Fred loved to tinker in the barn, finding solace and satisfaction in his projects.

Fred was an avid Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. His great smile and warm companionship made him a beloved friend to many. He had a unique ability to see the best in people, always appreciating them for who they truly were.

Fred is survived by his wife, Rosemary Thorn; sons, Kevin (Bridget), Carey (Brenda), Christopher (Carly), and Michael (Kristi Sprow) Durbin; daughters, Jayme (Frank) Funk, and Erin (Mohamed) Arafat; stepsons, Christopher (Lisa) Cornelius and Matthew (Carly) Thorn; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and canine companion, Robbie. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Thomas Durbin.

Family and friends may visit November 4, 2024, from 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5373 Main St. Sylvania. The Funeral Mass will begin at 1:00 pm in the church. Interment with military honors will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park.

The family would like to thank the staff at Aspen Grove of Lambertville, MI and Julie of Heartland Hospice of Monroe for all their loving care for Fred.

Memorial Donations may be given to Toledo Area Humane Society or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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