Gerard Anthony Russell Duggan

GERARD ANTHONY RUSSELL DUGGAN With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Gerard Anthony Russell Duggan on October 26, 2011. Only beloved son of Russell Duggan and (Margaret) Peggy O'Donnell, brother of Gail Anne (Mrs. Ted Harris) and Kathy (Mrs. Russell Stewart). Missed by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grand- nieces and grand- nephews. Gerard was a longtime friend of Paula Shriver of England and friend of Liz Barlow. Loved nephew of James and AnnMarie O'Donnell, the late Michael and Bev O'Donnell, Patrick O'Donnell, John and the late Connie O'Donnell, Anthony and Beverly O'Donnell, Joni Hawkes and the late Rick and Theresa and Rod Parry. Gerard was born September 7, 1958 and attended Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate Institute in West Hill. He continued on to Lakehead University in Thunder Bay and received his BA in Economics. He worked as a computer programmer and specialized his career in disaster recovery and business continuity planning for companies such as IBM, Loblaws and Canadian Tire. The Organization Public Safety 411 recently created the Gerard Anthony Duggan Award and it will be given to a deserving recipient to improve dialogue between the public and private sectors and who exemplifies strong skills in public safety, disaster management or business continuity planning. Gerard lived and was well known in the Toronto Beaches for many years. He enjoyed darts and scuba diving. A Memorial Mass will take place at St. Martin De Porres Church (4179 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough, ON), on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. Reception to immediately follow at the same location. Private inurnment at a later date. The Duggan Family wish to thank the doctors and staff at Toronto East General Hospital and Sunnybrook Hospital for the care of Gerard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.