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Duncan GREENSHIELDS Obituary

DUNCAN STUART GREENSHIELDS It is with broken hearts that we announce passing of Duncan Greenshields on September 21, 2021 at the age of 72. A devoted husband, Duncan was adored by his wife Elizabeth Spoenlein. He will be sorely missed by his younger brother Chris Greenshields (Margaret), mother-in-law Erna, Margriet (Ted Van Erp), John (Teressa) and David (Martina) Spoenlein. A cherished uncle to Anna (Eric), John (Mariana), Janice (Neil), and to Jeffrey (Jumana), Rosemary (John), John (Danica), Michael (Tasha), Matthew and Hailey, great-uncle to Parker, Campbell, Zain (Natalia), Aaqil, Kaisan, Bentley and great-great-uncle to Surayah. Predeceased by his parents Colin and Dorothy and father- in-law Frank. Born in St. Catharines, a graduate of Sir Winston Churchill High School and University of Western Ontario he discovered his interest in statistics and analytics at AC Nielsen. He launched a successful Research business, Foreknowledge, which he built together with Elizabeth. Duncan was a passionate runner. He joined Masters Athletics and competed around the world. His latest project brought together his love of running and statistics, duncanScore, a standardized alternative to age grading. After bypass surgery in 2018 Duncan returned to the track and competed in his first post-surgery race in August 2021. Doing what he loved, at the track with his Masters teammates, he ran his final lap on a beautiful sunny Sunday morning. For those who wish to make a donation in his memory, contributions may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Variety Village and the Canadian Memorial College of Chiropractic Dr. Colin A. Greenshields Scholarship. A private funeral service will take place at Ogden Funeral Home on Sunday, October 3. Due to COVID restrictions attendance is by invitation only. Please visit ww.ogdenfuneralhome.com for Livestreaming of Memorial Service.

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Sep. 25 to Sep. 29, 2021.

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spencer arnfield

November 13, 2021

I knew Duncan threw Masters Track and Field. Duncan always had time to say...Hi...How are you?...How is your training going? A true gentleman...Rest in Peace, my friend.

Bruce Mintz

September 28, 2021

I am a track friend of Duncan from Edmonton Alberta. I have also been a face book friend. He was a fierce competitor in particularly the 400m. We had several battles over the years but whether we won or lost to each other we remained friends. As friends our greatest achievements in track were breaking Canadian master records in the 4x400meter relays once in France and once in Toronto. The most special part about Duncan, as a face book friend he also supported me through my illnesses and my achievements. He was a good decent person and I will miss him and always feel that when I run more 400’s his spirit will be racing with me. My deepest condolences to his wife and family.

Steven Millward

September 26, 2021

I talked with Duncan many times at Masters track meets over the past decade. I looked forward to seeing him at the events as he was so positive and encouraging. He was a wonderful man who radiated energy and enthusiasm. The Masters won't be the same without him. Steven Millward.

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