| Paul Guy Durbin (February 4, 1936 - February 17, 2012)  Send Sympathy Card Sign Guest Book
Chaplain Paul Guy Durbin, passed away on February 17, 2012 at 4:45 am at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center after a short battle with liver cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Bobbie Durbin; their two children: Timothy Paul Durbin and Scott K Durbin (wife Gretchen); his cherished grandchildren: Brewster Paul and Amelia Durbin and Johnathan Paul English; and his sister, Sybil Waldrop. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Benjamin Paul Durbin and Annie B Durbin. Chaplain Durbin received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Centenary College of Louisiana; a Master of Divinity from Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia; Ph.D. from the American Institute of Hypnotherapy, Irvine, California, now American Pacific University in Hawaii, Doctor of Theology- Alpha University and competed four quarters of Clinical Pastoral Education at Walter Reed A.M.C., Washington, D.C. In 1976, Chaplain Durbin and his family moved to New Orleans where he worked for the next 29 years at Pendleton Memorial Methodist Hospital in New Orleans East in Pastoral Care and Clinical Hypnotherapy retiring in 2005. Soon after, having lost his home and possessions during Hurricane Katrina, he moved to Lafayette, Louisiana in 2005 where he resided until his death. He served meritoriously in the United States Army and later in the Louisiana National Guard. In 1986, Chaplain Durbin became the first Brigadier General Chaplain in the history of the Army National Guard. Paul had a long and distinguished career in pastoral ministry and clinical hypnotherapy, publishing three books and over 100 articles in religious and hypnotherapy journals as well as conducting seminars across North America. Paul was truly one-of-a-kind with a generous heart, a love for the Boston Red Sox and Western Swing music, a gregarious smile and was identified by those cowboy boots he always had on. He made an impact on everyone he met and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Paul was an amazing husband, father, minister, teacher, friend and most importantly, grandfather. He faced death with grace and dignity that only reinforced the selfless life he lived. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Services at Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 3:00 pm in the Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10:00 am until the time of services. Burial will take place in Hurricane Cemetery, Athens, Louisiana, on Friday, February 24, 2012 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Generations Fund, which benefits the Children's Ministry of Asbury United Methodist Church. Donations may be mailed to 101 Live Oak Boulevard, Lafayette, LA, 70503. Personal condolences may be sent to the Durbin family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com. |
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Paul Durbin
Many of you know my good friend and teaching partner, Paul Durbin. At Thanksgiving time in the US (late Nov.) Paul had surgery for liver cancer. He was told at the time that they removed the tumor and all was well. A week later I talked to him and he had been walking down the block and was feeling well enough for just having had surgery. I learned late last night that Paul was back in the hospital in Lafayette, Louisiana.
I just got off the phone with Scott Durbin, Paul's son. Paul is back in the hospital. Paul was having discomfort trying to sleep on his back. He was having pain in the area of his liver. They did a CT scan week before last and the surgeon called him last week to tell him it was clear--no cancer. But, he kept having discomfort that was growing worse and not allowing him to sleep. So, they did an MRI and it showed a localized area of cancer. They do not know if it was cancer that returned or that they did not get the first time.
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Permalink Reply by Lee Pelletier on -
Heartfelt condolences to Paul's family. I got to know him briefly at an NGH Convention in NH. He was a major contributor to our profession. He will be missed.
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Permalink Reply by Donna Carter on -
I'm sorry to hear it.
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much peace...... to him.
he will be missed.
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Permalink Reply by Roy Hunter on
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Paul was a good friend for many years, and a good soul. He will be missed by many...
My prayers go out to his family.
Roy
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Permalink Reply by Melissa J. Roth on
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Paul's Obiturary:
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Permalink Reply by Lee Pelletier on
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Melissa, may I suggest making this a new thread or post? It should be on the front page of the site for a few days, I think.
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Permalink Reply by Fiona on -
I'm so very sorry to hear about his passing. I didn't know him, but I know his work and use some of his materials, for which I am grateful. He will be missed by many, many people and I'm sending warmth to his family.
May he rest in the peace he deserves,
Fiona
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I do not know how to do that, Lee. I have tried and tried to write a tribute to Paul but I've ended up trashing them all. I don't seem to be able to find the words that convey Paul's essence. And, each time I try to write about him I just end up crying again. Maybe in a couple of weeks it won't be so raw and I will be able to capture what Paul meant to us all. Or, maybe, those of us who knew him personally could contribute bits and pieces to a tribute. Then I could make a montage out of them for his family.
Lee Pelletier said:Melissa, may I suggest making this a new thread or post? It should be on the front page of the site for a few days, I think.
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Permalink Reply by Bryan Gill on -
RIP
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Permalink Reply by Jackie Spencer on -
Thank you, Paul, for the learnings you've shared. I pray peace for your family and friends, and joyous celebration for you in your new life.
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Permalink Reply by William Mitchell on -
We lost a true servant and leader. I am deeply saddened by his death,however,I realize Rev.Paul will be with Our Lord and God.
I truly appreciated his contributions as a Christian Minister and Hypnotherapist.
In His service,
William Mitchell
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Permalink Reply by Kelley Woods on -
I just today referred another client to Paul's website. It was with sadness. I hope his site stays up and continues to serve.
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