Worcester- Barbara M. (Newell) Durkee age 84 died Thur. Dec. 14, 2017 at the Christopher House, Worcester, MA. She was born in Whitman, daughter of the late Bertha E. Newell and lived in Worcester most of  her life. She leaves a son Richard Smith of Worcester. There are no calling hours, services and burial in Whitman are privateat a later date. The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., Webster, MA has been entrusted with her arrangements.  A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com where you may post a condolence or light a candle.