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1960
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2020
Bill Duncan Obituary
(1960–2020)
“Well folks, if you are reading this it means I have passed on. Don't be sad or feel sorry for me; no more needles, chemo drugs, operations and most of all no more pain. I leave behind my wife and best friend Heather, son David (Ying) and my granddaughter Phoebe, daughter Alex (Mitchell) and Brutus the grand dog, brother Bob (Sue) and their children Jen (Collin) and Mike (Jessica). Also survived by mother-in-law Iris Calvert, sisters-in-law Netta (Gerry) Calvert-Shaw, Cathi (Henry) Siemieniuk, Leah (Jerry) Vanderwey and brother-in-law Boomer (Cheryl) Calvert and their families, cousins Sue (Dan) Chepil, Patty, Perry (Fran) and Uncle Laurie Clarke. Predeceased by Mom (Pat), Dad (Ken), Brother (Brian) and father-in-law (Dan Calvert).”
Bill was a passionate hockey coach and spent many years behind the bench coaching the Norwest Stars. He loved teaching and passing his love of the game onto future generations. Many players considered him a mentor and kept in contact with him for years afterward. Every year Bill looked forward to softball and golf with his friends in the summer. Bill loved to travel with his family, journeying across the globe, always looking forward to their next adventure.
We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to the many doctors and nurses who stood with us through the years. In particular, the good people at Princess Margaret Cancer Center in Toronto (with special thanks to Dr. Ezzat for his many years of care and innovation) and to our family doctor, Dr. Mulligan.
Bill wanted to thank all the friends he made through sports, work and school for making life eventful, and says he will see you all on the other side.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. If friends so desire, memorial donations can be made to Avenue II Community Program Services or a charity of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Bill Duncan
61 Entries
Len Moskalyk
April 16, 2020
My condolences go out to the Duncan family. Bill was a great athlete and a amazing person. The years we played baseball together were always a lot of good times.
God Bless You
Susan Porter
April 4, 2020
Bill was a great Coach and Mentor to any player that was lucky enough to be drafted to his team.
My Condolences to the whole family.
Smitty Smith
April 4, 2020
Heather, sorry for your loss, Billy was a great guy & I have fond memories of the fast ball games where he played. He will be missed. Bob Smitty Smith
April 3, 2020
Hi Heather, Alex, David and families,
Was saddened to hear if Bill's passing. He had a long battle. Just wanted you know we are thinking of you.
Warren and Susan Morgan
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Tony & Sharon Barscello
April 3, 2020
We were very saddened to hear about Billy' passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Heather and family during this difficult time. He was a good friend, good team mate and a great guy. He will be missed.
Jim & Meg Harding
April 2, 2020
We are so very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Our deepest condolences go out to you Heather, David and Alex. Our whole family have lots of great memories of the times we spent together. From playing ball together to coaching our children on the Murillo ball fields. The Mudhens was like a family and Bill played a major part in it. The picture is of the year we won the City Fastball Championship in 1990. There isn't another person I know that had a better memory for sports history than Bill. He will be sadly missed but we have to remember the good times and all of the fun we had together.
Bernie Cook
April 1, 2020
To Heather and the whole Calvert family, So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Consider myself very lucky to have had him as a friend.
March 31, 2020
Heather, David & Alli my condolences to you all. Bill will be missed very much by his family and his community! My only wish is that there will be CONEY DOGS up there. Love to you all❤❤
Diane Polowski. Murillo
Paul Wilson
March 31, 2020
Just an all-round super human being! Hope to see you on the other side too, Bill.
Bill Turner
March 30, 2020
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Our kids had more hockey coaches over the years than I can count. Bill stood out as one of the best. Hockey coaches aren't supposed to yell, but somehow it worked for Bill. Our son played for him for two years and I'm sure he would agree it was the best two years of his hockey career. Maybe the two city championships helped, but it was mostly Bill's guidance and leadership. They say it takes a village to raise a child. I'm darn glad Billy Duncan was a part of our son's village. Godspeed, Bill.
Maureen Knudsen
March 30, 2020
My deepest condolences to the Duncan family. Billy and I went to school together from grade 1 to grade 13. No matter what school we attended, Billy was that comfort friend who as long as we were in a class together you never felt alone or out of place. He could always bring a smile to my face. I have the warmest and sweetest memories of growing up with him and the Rosslyn friends. To his wife and children you were truly blessed having him in your lives. To Bob, he's now safely in the arms of your Mom, Dad and Brian, he is no longer in pain and the world was a better place because of him.
My prayers are with you all.
Maureen (Byers) Knudsen
Sharon Giertuga
March 29, 2020
My condolences Heather and Family. Bill was a passionate and entertaining coach; a genuine, caring individual to all who had the opportunity to call him friend.
GordIe Strey
March 29, 2020
So sorry to hear about Bill's passing. I was fortune enough to share the left side of the infield with Bill for many years. Bill was a great athlete and a better person. Condolences to the family.
Tony
March 28, 2020
I was lucky to have Bill coach my son, and as a referee observe Bill as a coach. For those of you who were not lucky to have him coach your kids, big loss. He will be dearly missed in so many communities.
Holly Slusar
March 28, 2020
Bob Duncan and family
So sorry to read of Billy's passing. So many wonderful memories growing up in the neighborhood together. All us kids always playing outside together as there were no computers back then. It was so nice reminiscing with him after mom passed. Billy was a great friend growing up and became a great brother, husband, father and grandfather. You will be missed by many but always remembered. RIP Bill!
Holly Slusar
March 28, 2020
Bob Duncan and family
So sorry to read of Billy's passing. So many wonderful memories growing up in the neighborhood together. All us kids always playing outside together as there were no computers back then. It was so nice reminiscing with him after mom passed. Billy was a great friend growing up and became a great brother, husband, father and grandfather. You will be missed by many but always remembered. RIP Bill!
March 28, 2020
I'm sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My condolences to the family. Many memories from the ballpark and all the road trips to play those games.
Ron Pearce , Hamilton Ontario
❤❤Joyce, Stan
March 28, 2020
Guess we are never ready for our family to leave and we were saddened to hear Bill started his new journey He was such a wonderful human being and will be missed greatly. Hugs to you Heather, David, Alex and your families
March 28, 2020
Alex, the Duncan and Calvert families;
Sincere condolences.
I knew since Bill since high school and saw him at many rinks and ball diamonds since.
He was a truly great guy.
With respect
Michael Duncan
March 28, 2020
I'm so sorry, My thought are with you and the family.
March 28, 2020
Heather and family.
We are so sorry for your loss
Laurie and Rob Sitch
March 28, 2020
Bunny -
Sorry to hear about Billy.
Was so fortunate to share alot of sports memories with him...he had the ability to make me laugh as hard as he could hit a ball....
Randy Camlin
March 28, 2020
To Heather and family,our deepest sympathy on the loss of Bill.Jim and Trudy Byers
Lori Siczkar
March 28, 2020
Heather I am so sorry for your loss Bill will be missed by all and remember by many. Please extend my condolences to your family. My thoughts and prayers going out to all of you.
Debbie Jackson
March 28, 2020
To Bob, Sue and the Duncan Families
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to all the family in your time of sorrow. Cherish all those great memories and I know they will put a smile on your face.
Debbie Pankewich Jackson
Alexis Wood
March 28, 2020
Heather and Family: My sincerest condolences. Bill was a terrific guy with a sense of humor which we enjoyed on his visits to TBMHA office. Until we meet again, see you at centre ice. RIP
Ray and
March 28, 2020
Bill was an amazing coach and an even better human ! His inner strength was admiral - God bless you in your time of great loss
Nikolai Wataja
March 28, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences go out to everyone affected by his death.
Jodi Rosengren
March 27, 2020
The beautiful memories of a wonderful man will always be with us. He will forever be missed and always be present in the smiles of David and Alex. We're so very sorry Heather. Sending love and comfort knowing it's not enough.
March 27, 2020
Heather - Our thoughts are with you and your family. Duncan & Nora Logan
March 27, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the whole family, we have many good memories with Bill during JB Evans baseball days, and other tournaments, such a wonderful man! Paul and Rita Briska
Kathryn Hay
March 27, 2020
Heather and family
May your memories of Bill and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead
Our sincere sympathy at this sad time and know you are in our thoughts
Brent Kathryn Matt and Kevin Hay
Chris, Kellie
March 27, 2020
Heather and Family; We are so sorry for your loss! Bill was a special person and made such a positive impact on our son. We cant thank you enough for the great memories we have and we speak of Bill often. Bill helped instill qualities in our son that are helping him succeed many years later and I know there are countless other families with similar experiences.
Elizabeth Fiorito
March 27, 2020
Please accept my deepest condolences. I had worked with Billy for many years. He always had great stories to tell and had an awesome sense of humour. I know he will be greatly missed.
March 27, 2020
I was never able to recreate the "snap" sound he would make with his mouth.
March 27, 2020
Bill was my Uncle. Usually an Uncle/Nephew relationship is one where you perceive your uncle as an elder of sorts and there is a respect and distance there. While I held that viewpoint of Billy, he also was someone that was really easy to be around and felt more like a good friend that you could talk to and joke about anything and if you told him something or asked for some sort of advice you knew he wasn't going to go over your head and rat you out to your parents. He was truly a friend before an uncle/adult like presence while - again - he also held that role as well.
He was someone I looked up to, he was so good at everything he did and was sort of a computer nerd as well just like his son and I. He bridged the gap between being sort of the strong/silent type and leading by example while also being a lot of fun at the park in KB and on the road on baseball tourneys. I know Girvin and I will always have a good laugh when we think of talking with Billy at the baseball socialable in Sioux Lookout around '98.a bit of a computer nerd while also excelling at sports and being looked up to in that role as well.
I know I'm rambling a bit, but there are so many thoughts and memories of Bill that I will carry with me forever. Anyway, just wanted to say something. Get a few thoughts out. I didn't expect him to go that quickly but I'm glad he's at peace and I look forward to seeing him again some day.
Rob McCluskey
March 27, 2020
My heart goes out to the family I feel honored to have played ball, hockey ,and golf with ozzie I feel more honored to know bill as a friend a great man
Rick Baraniuk
March 27, 2020
My condolences to Heather and the Duncan family.
Wayne & Rose Vinet
March 27, 2020
Heather and Family
Our deepest condolences.
Our son had the pleasure of having Billy as his hockey coach on Norwest. To this date our son tells everyone that Billy was his best coach ever! We don't have to tell anyone what a great coach he was ...a true legend! Always remembered who you were and who your kid was that he coached. Great man, very kind. The hockey world will miss you Billy. Rest In Peace.
Chris, Kim, Cole & Blake Romanello
March 27, 2020
Our deepest sympathies to Bills loved ones. He was an awesome coach and loved by his players. He will be missed. Rest In Peace Bill.
perry clark
March 27, 2020
Our condolences to the whole Duncan family..as my cousin he had the best sense of humor. As trying as these times are right now please try to stay positive the best you can.He would want that.
Fran & Perry
Dan Lafantaisie
March 27, 2020
My sincere condolences to all of Bill's friends and family. Bill I enjoyed working with you and all the laughs we had while doing renewals and sitting through some of those conferences. You always were the one who brightened the room. Cheers
March 27, 2020
Heather, our heart felt sympathies go out to you and the kids and your families. Bill was a very courageous man who fought a long hard battle and I know he will be missed deeply. May you cherish every memory as his love remains in your hearts forever. Blessings to you all.
Love Lynda and Alan Jackson and Marg
Elaine Mercer
March 27, 2020
My deepest sympathies to all the family!!
John Butts
March 27, 2020
So sorry to hear that Bill has passed away. I had the pleasure of meeting Bill through hockey. Every year he would bring his Northwest Stars to the Dryden Paper Kings Bantam AA Tournament. Bill was always great to work with and he certainly had a lot of passion for his team and the game of hockey!
Kate Tinkler
March 27, 2020
So very sorry to hear of Bills passing. He was one of my son Joshs coaches at NorWest for years. His passion and sense of humour made such an impression on those kids. Condolences to the family.
Brian & Gladys Grant
March 27, 2020
With deepest and heartfelt sympathy Heather and family in the loss of your loving, husband, father and grandfather Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are will all of you at this very difficult time. Take care. Gods Blessings. Brian 7 Gladys Grant
March 27, 2020
Thinking of you Heather, David, Alex and family! We are so sorry for your loss and send our love!! You have so many wonderful memories to hold on to and they will help heal!!
Love Jeanne and Jim and family!❤❤❤
Randy and Dorothy Germain
March 27, 2020
Our sincere condolences to Heather and family. Billy will be greatly missed.
March 27, 2020
Heather and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill was so kind and caring.
Kevin has lots of great memories from hockey with Bill.
Take care, may you have comfort knowing he is in God's loving arms at peace and without pain. Cherish your memories and your life together for love lives on forever.
Kevin and Susan Wicklund, Langley, B.C.
Sharon Restoule
March 27, 2020
My most sincere condolences to Bill's family. He will be missed by many who had crossed his path in life. I knew Bill from working with the Ministry of Correctional Services. RIP Bill
Giorgio Gardiman
March 27, 2020
Great guy, great coach. You will be missed. RIP Bill
March 27, 2020
To Heather and family: Even when competing against Bill's team in baseball: It was always fun to talk about the game and life afterwards. Remember all the good times and he will live in your hearts forever.
Mike Kachur
Rosemary Richard Steadwell
March 27, 2020
Dear Heather and Family
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Billy I know how many years he suffered. My love and prayers are with you and your family.
Sherry Malinoski
March 27, 2020
Heather and family, thinking of you all , sending love to all of you!
Larry Oleksuk
March 27, 2020
Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Was always a great guy on and off of the ball field and rinks. I know the sporting community will miss him.
Will have a drink to you my friend. My condolences to the family
Bill and Donna Ostrom
March 27, 2020
March 27, 2020
So very sorry for your loss.
Carolyn Stewardson
Cheryl Ross
March 27, 2020
A man who gave of his time , energy and perspective so unselfishly . Finding a special way to give back to his community and influence so many along the way .
To Heather, David and Alex ... thank you for sharing your dad/husband with all of us . Time with Bill at the rink is one thing but his teachings will most certainly live on .
Condolences to all family and friends
Lynda Chicorli
March 27, 2020
Heather and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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