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Kenneth DUGGAN Obituary

DUGGAN, Kenneth Thomas - Ken passed away April 17, 2014, at the age of 78, peacefully after a brief fight with pulmonary fibrosis. Loving husband of 54 years of Jean Mary (nee Robinson). Father to Mark, Michael (Michelle) and Kenneth Jr. (Marianne). Wonderful "Grampa" to Emily and Jeff (mother Kelly), Hannah and Kenneth III; and Kate and Adam. Son of Julian and Audrey, brother of Jim "Dixie" (Janie) and Maureen. Ken was Head Golf Professional at Cedar Brae Golf Club (1961-1969) and Markland Wood Golf Course (1969-1993). Former Director and President of the Canadian Professional Golfers Association and Director of the Royal Canadian Golf Association. Canadian Golf Foundation. As a player he won 65 professional tournaments and played in the Canadian Open 12 times. The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors for the wonderful care in the Credit Valley Hospital Palliative Care. A reception to celebrate Ken's life will be held on Saturday, April 26th, between 1 and 4 p.m. at Markland Wood Golf Course (245 Markland Drive, Etobicoke). Donations may be made to the RCGA Junior Program, where a scholarship will be created in his memory. For more details, please visit tranquilitycremation.com/obituaries

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Published by Toronto Star on Apr. 21, 2014.

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Donna Russell

April 29, 2014

To Ken's wife and children, Maureen and Jim,

I was so sorry to hear of Kens passing. Sincere sympathy to all.

Donna Russell

Eleanor Wilson (nee Ingleson)

April 27, 2014

Very sorry to hear of the loss of my cousin Kenneth. I am the daughter of Ethel Ingleson (nee Duggan). My thoughts are with you.

Andy Coulson

April 27, 2014

To the Duggan Family
I was saddened to hear of the loss of Ken who was a great mentor to me during my golf career and a superb business man. I hope that thoughts of the good times with your husband and father are helping you through this sad time,

April 26, 2014

To Maureen and Jim, Our family was sorry to hear of Ken's passing. We also lost Don just over a year ago. Sympathy from Uncle Bert's family to yours. The Duggan Girls.

April 26, 2014

To Jean and Family,

Very sorry to hear of Ken's passing. One by one the 'Thursday morning gang' are slowly leaving us and it truly is the passing of an era.

Hope you are doing as well as possible and that the 'celebration' is exactly that.

Gary Byrne & Carla Goegan

April 25, 2014

Sorry to here of his passing. I too watched him on TV. I also remember a bow and arrow fight at Lake Simcoe with the little plastic toys from Sugar Crisp. In the kitchen. They had to lick the suction cups to make them stick.
My condolences to all his family.
Earl Ingleson (one of Aunt Ethel's boys)

Cary Sharman

April 24, 2014

When I first heard the news of my best and favourite hockey coach I reflected on the special time I had playing for Mr.Duggan in the early 70s for the Etobicoke Canucks , he was a great man and a better teacher. From my whole family to Mrs.Duggan Mark Mike and Ken our deepest regrets to you and lost of a special person .All the best Cary Sharman

April 24, 2014

To Jean and family
Our deepest condolences to all of you. I met "K.D" in 1979 when I joined Markland Wood. My respect for him as a teacher and mentor grew over the years but more importantly during that time we became good friends. He will be missed by both of us.
Larry & Pat Rowbotham

April 24, 2014

Dear Jean and Family - Margie and I would like to express our deepest condolences on the passing of Ken. Ken was the first professional that I ever played a tournament with as an amateur and I was sure impressed. After turning professional I had the pleasure of not only playing many times with Ken but also being fortunate enough to have a friendship with him.The consummate professional and a classy gentleman, Ken will be greatly missed. Take good care of yourself now...
Sincerely -
Margie and Mike Silver

Steve Panov

April 23, 2014

To The Duggan Family,

We wish to express our deepest sympathies to you all. We got to know Ken very well during his years at Markland Wood. He was a true Professional and fine Gentleman. He will be greatly missed but fondly remembered.

Steve Panov & Barry Panov

Don Renaud

April 22, 2014

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Ken's Family. I met Ken some 50 years ago in Florida where we were both learning the Golf business. I also played with Ken in a lot of golf tournaments over the years. Ken was indeed a fine player, and a classy individual and one of the best Golf Professionals in Canada and a credit to our profession. Ken will be missed! Don

Ida Giacomin

April 22, 2014

Jean, Mark, Michael, Ken Jr. and families
So saddened to hear of Ken's passing, thoughts and prayers are with you all, he was a special man, good neighbour and loving husband & father & grandpa. May you all have the courage to accept what cannot be changed. with my deepest sympathy.....Ida

Stan Golightly

April 21, 2014

I have known Ken since his first years at Cedar Brae when I was a member there and became his assistant in 1965. Many memories over the ensuing years and I always was able to turn to Ken for support and advice. Thanks Ken.
Stan

Greg Williams

April 21, 2014

Mr. Duggan was a great man who would give so much of his knowledge to others for nothing. A true gentleman with class the the CPGA or various golf clubs he worked at will never see again.

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