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for DOUGLAS DUCKWORTH
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Jeff Atkins
June 26, 2024
When I first started teaching at Cliffside Jr P.S. in 1976, and coming to Duckworth's for the first time, I remember seeing Mr. D. bringing the fresh cut fries up in the white plastic pails. He had both a determined look and friendly smile as he saw us waiting in line for our orders. Best Fish and Chips, (with that wonderful coleslaw and bread) in T.O. I walk past his and Rita's grave marker each day at Resthaven, with fond memories of my knowing Mr. D. as one of many happy customers. Truly a great example of a hardworking Scarborough citizen, and in reading other's comments, a man loved and missed by family, friends, and all of us, his customers, who had the pleasure of meeting him.
Peggy
January 27, 2015
A great human being, who will be missed by all who knew him.
Bev Brown
January 27, 2015
My family has many fond memories of being greeted by name by Doug every Friday night and enjoying the best fish and chips in Toronto. He always supported the community and supplied many a trophy for baseball teams from Birchmount. Thanks Doug and you now know how well loved you really were.
Susan Doerntlein
January 21, 2015
Mr Duckworth and l would meet at the park and l always helped him get "Jack" back.....what a sweet man and will be truly missed {{{ HUGS }}} to the family. Sue ( By the Bluffs Diner )
Karan Hill
January 21, 2015
What a wonderful man. I only knew him from the store but he was such a hard working man and always had a smile on his face. I also went with my family in my single digits and continued on with my married friends -Friday night. I haven't got a lot of personal stories but I know people used to come to the shop from all over just to get his fish and chips. One day I met a couple of business man from London ON. RIP
January 20, 2015
My sincere condolences to the Duckworth Family. Four generations of our family have enjoyed eating Duckworth Fish and Chips. Fran Petrie Trepanier
Janice Gurney
January 20, 2015
Condolences to the Duckworth family. This man gave back to all of us in his community and is in our cherished childhood memories forever. Your family should be so proud of the legacy that he left. Rest in peace Doug.
Bernadette Farrell
January 20, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Gord Williams
January 20, 2015
Doug was an institution from my youth till the days his staff used to open up all the tartar sauces my Mom used to take. An excellent lifes work and a pleasant man standing at the counter always.
Norman Pellow
January 20, 2015
First and foremost, my condolances to the Duckworth Family.
To some people it might have been just a fish and chip shop, but to the people who walked through that front door any day of the week and especially Fridays it was a ritual. From my single digit years, I can still see the arborite tables lined up on my right side as I walked in. Full of families gather in the honour of eating, and made by a person that loved the job. Two pieces of fish and chips, rapped up in paper and covered with ketchup and malt vinager, along with a good helping of salt & pepper.
Although I have been away from Scarborough (Stop 12) for now over 40+ years, I always am greatful to see that the Duckworth name is still serving people. What a legacy. You Mr. Duckworth have served your community and I hope that the city of Scarborough reconizes your service.
Thank You
Martha FitzPatrick
January 20, 2015
So many memories from my family of 3 generations. We are loyal patrons of your fine establishment. Have not found anywhere else in Ontario to compare. Our thoughts are with you. RIP.
Theresa Hoddinott
January 19, 2015
My condolences to the Duckworth family. I remember Mr. Duckworth form all my visits to Duckworth's Fish & Chips on Kingston Rd while growing up and still living in the area. A great man who has left his mark on Scarborough and touched many people. He lived a good long life, will be missed and always remembered.
January 19, 2015
my husband loved your shop and it was the best fish and chip back in the days
Brenda Czirjak....ne: Blake
January 19, 2015
RIP Mr. Duckworth , I know that the last couple of years have been very trying for you and your family . First of all we have lived in the neighborhood for years and have been eating your fish and chips as long as I can remember.Second I am a nurse retired now but I did have the pleasure of giving care to Mr.Duckworth on several of my shifts,and must I say he was a very good patient.So to the family our thought and prayers are with you all.
Glen Cunningham
January 19, 2015
Deepest sympathy for the loss. Duckworths fish and chips THE BEST. Thanks for the lifetime of community service and delicious food.
Nancy Blakely (nee Gordon)
January 19, 2015
Dear Lisa and Michael,
My deepest sympathies to you both and your extended families. I know you will miss your dad dearly but I am sure you will remember the very many happy memories; you will think back fondly knowing he lived a good life and had soooo many friend.
It has been 38 years since I worked at Duckworth's but I was very close to you and your Dad then, and remember you all very fondly. I am confident you will remember me too. Lisa, you may recall that we bumped into each other at the Deerhurst Inn in Huntsville a few years ago. I was happy to see you and receive an update on Doug and your family.
My nephew was at your father's house about a year ago doing some plumbing and he mentioned my name to your dad. Doug told my nephew that I was one of his favorites...haha...I know he had many wonderful staff over the years and many favorites!!! But, I was sooo proud and honoured that he remembered me.
I wish that I had heard about his passing earlier. I most certainly would have attended his funeral.
I would very much appreciate hearing from you if you do have the opportunity to send me an update of your families and some pictures. I can be contacted at [email protected] or [email protected]
My deepest regards to you both.
Sincerely,
Nancy Blakely (nee Gordon)
Norma Jones
January 19, 2015
So sorry to hear. We did not know him personally but have many fond memories of his restaurant and his amazing recipe. It was always a happy place.
Linda Hubbard
January 19, 2015
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Duckworth. I lived in Scarborough (Birchmount and Danforth Ave area)so I visited both locations regularly. My parents took me there in my younger years and I also took my own kids there. After moving to Ajax I didn't get there as often but any time we were in the area you bet we would stop and get our meal. Thank you so much for the many happy memories. RIP
Maureen Roach
January 19, 2015
I was saddened to read of Mr. Duckworth's passing on January 8. Please accept my most sincere sympathies on the loss of your Patriarch and maker of the best fish & chips EVER!! Blessings to you all in this sad time.
January 19, 2015
Rob glover one very satisfied customer. Deepest regards.and the glover family
Millie Napolitano King
January 19, 2015
Lifetime of memories living at stop 12 Kingston Road and Duckworth's Fish and Chips is a part of those memories.
R.I.P. Mr. Duckworth
Terri Donia
January 18, 2015
Dear Lisa and Mike,
I was so sorry to hear of your dad. I always remember he and your mom laughing and having fun at the cottage. May memories of happier times bring you comfort at this sad time.
Monika Oriold
January 18, 2015
MI worked for Mr. DuckWorth of DuckWorth Fish & Chips as one of my very 1st. jobs..... I was a potatoe peeler , a dish washer and eventually a head waitress ..... One of my long memories is that I would work Friday's after school and my mother was a true Catholic and ate fish on Fridays ..... Sooooo every Friday night after work Mr. DuckWorth would make our fish and chips and I would ride my bike home ,,,,, and deliver dinner...... Many times there was fish and chips left and he would give me some of the left overs for of course a special price,,,,, RIP ..... Douglas DuckWorth .....
bob & dorothy owen
January 18, 2015
our sympathies are with the family at this time although we did not know mr. duckworth personally we did go to the restaurant or ordered in, sadly missed
gordon Ignatowitz
January 18, 2015
very caring person with a recipe no body else had.... gordon
January 18, 2015
The neighbourhood has lost a Great man. And thanks for the Memory's that I and my kids have and Cherish. Doug will be truly missed.
R.I.P. Mr.D
Steven Spencer
January 18, 2015
To the family, my deepest condolences to the family. Doug served the Spencer's many delicious orders of F&C's
Crystal Warren-Jocz
January 17, 2015
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the Duckworth family. Mr. D. will be greatly missed.
Irene Dumbreck
January 17, 2015
Thanks Mr Duckworth for all the times we had fish and chips ...Sad time for your
Family May you Rest in Peace
Patricia Steffen Sevick
January 17, 2015
Dear Michael and Lisa,
My deepest sympathies...I can see your dad on the lake looking for osprey. His quiet, polite manner made him one of the nicest gentleman I know. You are in my thoughts during this time.
Fabio Giannitti
January 17, 2015
My condolences, a life well lived. Suffice to say that Duckwaorths Fish and Chips was a staple for all of us youngens in the area, his legacy is happy tummy's and happy memories for a lifetime.
Joanne Grimshaw ( Fraser)
January 17, 2015
Lisa i am so sorry for your loss, its been many years but i remember what a wonderful man your dad was. Im so glad you had so many wonderful years with him. My thoughts are with you and your family now and in the days to come.
Pat Harrison
January 17, 2015
Best fish and chips in town. Congratulations on a life well spent. May God grant you peace.
D Watson
January 17, 2015
Rest peacefully MR.Duckworth , thank you for the wonderful fish and chips over the years , my deepest condolence to the Duckworth family
Debby McCabe
January 17, 2015
My family was introduced to Mr. D. in the early 60's....we lived just down the mall way so we frequented his restaurant of course and enjoyed every bite. I remember as a kid running in for "fish bits batter". Mr. D. was always there with a smile and enjoyed his career there. My thoughts are with the family, D. McCabe
Greg Godovitz
January 17, 2015
I believe my own Dad first took me to Duckworths 60 years ago. When I moved to Calgary eight years ago it was the last place I ate at before I departed. When I returned to Toronto at Christmas it was the first place I ate at upon arriving. The best fish and chips restaurant ever. Well done Doug and I believe it's time I introduced my own grand kids to both locations.
David Dollard
January 17, 2015
Thank you for opening the best fish and chips shop in TO so close to my home. RIP! Your food will still sustain ever after your departure - a touch of immortality.
January 17, 2015
Thank you for serving the best fish and chips ever/coleslaw and that BREAD!! Everything was so delicious and employees so welcoming. My family visited Duckworth's frequently and so enjoyed. Rest in Peace Sir. My sincere sympathy to your family,
The Ahmeds
January 17, 2015
thank you for all the great foodie moments! thank you for being such a constant force in business in our neighbourhood. RIP
Sandra Evoy
January 17, 2015
My condolance to the family ate there every thursday for lunch.
Karen Baker-Seemann
January 17, 2015
sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go to the family. I have been going to Duckworth's since I was a child, the first one was Main and Danforth, now I live around Kennedy and always go to the one on Kingston Rd. Every time someone says "Does anyone know of a good fish and chip store...Duckworth's is what I always mention, and get a Thank You from them later. RIP Douglas
Louise Maynard
January 17, 2015
Mr. Duckworth was a kind man; my parents used to take me for lunch; he and my dad always found something to talk about. Condolences to Mrs. Duckworth and family.
Marilyn Feran
January 17, 2015
Sad to hear that an amazing man has passed, my family and I spent a lot of eating at Duckworth fish and chips he will be sadly missed.
January 17, 2015
Mr. D was a nice man and will be missed, I worked at his store in my younger years many great memories! My deepest sympathy Lisa and Mike your father will be missed by many.
Kelly Goodbrand (Watson)
Deborah Worthington
January 17, 2015
We have great memories of Duckworth's. Thank you for that. You will be missed.
The Walker Family
January 17, 2015
My family and I always went to Duckworth's on Thursday night for supper. Doug always had a smile. He loved his life and that is evident in the photographs in the restaurant. My condolences to the family. God Bless
Rick Payne
January 17, 2015
Many years after moving out of the city I would often visit the Beaches but not without stopping at Duckworths with family and friends and will continue. My condolences to the family. Douglas will be greatly missed.
Donna Porter
January 17, 2015
Thank you for the memories and great meals ! R.I.P.
elly bremner
January 17, 2015
Thank you for the childhood memories. I don't live in the area of either location however my mother and grandmother do. We enjoy Duckworth fish and chips often still to this day. Rest in Peace Sir. To your family our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Angela Cowie
January 17, 2015
All our prayers to the Family. HIs legacy has been well loved and will continue.
wally harvie
January 16, 2015
Sorry for the loss of a great man who gave me my first job just over 50 years ago and still remembered with respect.
Lynda Bilbey Gray
January 16, 2015
To the Duckworth Family Your Father's Fish and Chip shop is so fondly remembered by my family & friends and even though we don't live in that area we still speak of it, and get there when ever we can! He provided us with so many memories! Thank you and God Bless!
January 16, 2015
My wife and I now reside in Lindsay On. but lived around the corner from the shop on Kingston Rd. We would like to convey our deepest sympathies to the family at this time. Thank you for the wonderful memories of eating in your shop on Friday evenings.
Sincerely,
Wayne and Debbie Pearson
Elizabeth Young
January 16, 2015
I am from Cape a Breton and Loved his fish and chips and a trip to Scarborough was definitely a must..Accompanied by my Aunt and Uncle Who both passed away last year...Condolences to his family...
Rick Eggett
January 16, 2015
Sorry for your loss.been eating there since 1965
Diane Donlon
January 16, 2015
So very sorry to hear of your Dad's death. He and your Mom were the best Uncle and Aunt anyone could wish for. So many fond memories I have of them both. They would quite often visit my Dad Len up in Madoc when Dad came to live with me. They would get quite the laugh out of our Bulldogs and get in a quick game of snooker downstairs while your Mom and I chatted. We were so lucky to have both our Dad's around for 92 and 93 years. From my experience you sure do miss them when they are gone. Your Dad was a proud WW2 Veteran and sure was handsome in his RCAF Uniform. My brother Doug your Dad's namesake continued his legacy with the RCAF. Much love is sent to you Mike and Lisa and your families at this sad and difficult time. Love and Prayers from your Cousin Diane Donlon.
Sarah Melanson
January 15, 2015
Dear Lisa and Mike,
I was very sad to hear about the passing of your Dad.
Working for Mr. D for many years, I enjoyed his visits, he always brought a smile to my face. I will miss him.
My deepest sympathy,
Love Sarah
Mike Chorney
January 15, 2015
To the family of Mr. Duckworth. Please accept my condolences for your loss. I ate at the Danforth store for the first time in the early 70's when a few of us high school kids from Danforth Tech wanted a good fish and chip lunch. Later, working for Bell Canada the store was in my service area and I enjoyed many meals there. I moved away from Toronto in the late 70's, but I try to make Duckworth's a stop each time I'm in the city. Thankfully the food is as good today as it was all those years ago, which I believe is a reflection on Len's integrity. I do remember him from the early days, as I'm sure many others will also. I'd also like to say Thanks for his service to our country.
May he rest in peace.
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