Marlborough- Lenore D. (Tirck) Duerksen, 68, of Marlborough died Saturday September 1, 2012 at Marlborough Hills Health Care. She was born in Cambridge the daughter of the late Harry and Gertrude (Gold) Tirck.  She was a graduate of Chelsea High School and Calvin Coolidge College. She enjoyed gardening, the sound of the wind, the seashore, dogs and most importantly, being a mother. She was whimsical, spiritual with a warm heart. She leaves a son Jacob O. Duerksen of Framingham; a daughter Katherine A. Duerksen of NYC, NY; she was predeceased by a brother David Tirck.

Funeral services and burial will be private following cremation. There are no calling hours.  Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Fitzgerald & Collins Funeral Home9www.CollinsFuneral.com ), 378 Lincoln Street, Marlborough.