Durkee, Eileen Doris (nee MacKenzie) passed away peacefully at Balmoral Retirement Residence, Collingwood on Wednesday August 29, 2018. Caring wife of the late Les Cooper (August 10th, 2018) and predeceased by husband Harold (Durk) Durkee April 20th, 2000). Loving mother of Linda (Jude) and Don (Carol). Cherished grandmother of Jason (Sarah) and proud great grandmother of Brooklyn and Sloan. Predeceased by three brothers Gordon, Harold and John. Eileen lived in Ottawa, then London for many years, raising her family then enjoying retirement. Many thanks to the staff of Amica, London and the 2nd floor staff at Balmoral Retirement Residence, Collingwood. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Eileen are asked to consider The War Amps (www.waramps.ca), The Riverside United Church Memorial Fund (riverside.on.ca), or Heart and Stroke (www.heartandstroke.ca)