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George Duncan Obituary
Age 78
Died Monday in his home after an extended illness. Born in Youngstown, he had lived in the Canton
area since 1967. He earned his Bachelors and Masters degrees from John Carroll University and his Ph.D. from Case Western Reserve University. George had been a teacher for over 40 years, having served the last 30+ years at Walsh University where he taught History and Political Science. During his time at Walsh University he became Chair of the History Department and was recently awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Walsh University Alumni Association. He was a long time member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Canton and was a US Army Veteran. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Nancy (Converse) Duncan of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Paula and Joseph Hubert of Akron, Meg and Ed Laubacher of North Canton, and Jean and Rick McFarren of Canton; two sons and daughters-in-law, William and Donna Duncan of Brecksville and Robert and Adda Duncan of Louisville; and 14 grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Margaret (Straight) Duncan. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Paul's Catholic Church in Canton with Msgr. Lewis F. Gaetano as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Massillon. Friends may call Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at the Lamiell Funeral Home. Donations may be made to Walsh University, Aultman Hospice, or St. Thomas Aquinas High School. Condolences may be made to:
www.lamiellfuneralhome.com
(Lamiell, 330-456-7375)
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Memories and Condolences
for George Duncan
Michael Anderson
March 30, 2009
Dr. Duncan's wit, knowledge, dedication and enthusiasm were a great inspiration to me. He was one of the reasons I entered teaching and remains in my thoughts on a daily basis. My deepest sympathy to all his friends and family.
Risa Anderson
March 20, 2009
Dr. Duncan thought that I and fellow student Michael would be an interesting and well matched pair. He invited us both to take a seminar about American Intellectual History. This December we will celebrate our 27th wedding anniversary. I am blessed daily by Dr. Duncan's intuition. My deepest sympathy to all his friends and family.
Eileen and Pat Gallucci
March 7, 2009
Extending our deepest sympathy to all of you at this sad time.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Robert Hare (Walsh '69)
March 6, 2009
I was saddened to hear of Dr. Duncan's passing. I remember him as a kind and gentle human being with a droll sense of humor. His anecdotes and puns during class piqued my interest in what I had considered a very dry subject. Even today when some of us get together, his name comes up. He will be remembered and very fondly.
My condolences.
John Koehler
March 5, 2009
What a blessing to have had Dr. Duncan in this life. By example he taught how to live a life that valued teaching and learning, truth, family, and church. I am better for it. Sympathies and prayers to Nancy and family. His presence is not gone, just changed.
daniel cunningham
March 5, 2009
Dear Mrs. Duncan and Family, MaryEllen and I share your sorrow at this time- our thoughts and prayers are with you. I have very fond memories of Dr. Duncan in the classroom and around campus. I still remember when you and he would lead all your young kids into the old campus center for 11am Sunday Mass with Fr. Hickey- what a great family! He was a true role model for how to be a good Catholic father and husband- not tomention one of my favorite profs.
Sincerely, Dan Cunningham
Gary & Carie (Cseak) Greene
March 5, 2009
We are so sorry for your heartbreaking loss. Our thoughts, and prayers are with you at this time. We trust that God will fill you with His love and peace, and know that Dr. Duncan will be blessed with eternal life. We will keep our fond memories of Dr. Duncan in our hearts.
With sincere love and hugs to you,
Kevin Dieter M.D.
March 5, 2009
Dr Duncans' legacy will live on in the lives of so many of us who were his students. Even as he faced his own mortality, he was able to teach medical students about the value of a life well lived. With gratitude....
Br. Guy Roddy
March 4, 2009
May I extend my sympathy and prayers to Nancy and all the family on George's passing. He was a special person. I always enjoyed our conversations. Whenever I saw him he was pleasant and upbeat. God bless you all.
Patty Crofford
March 4, 2009
Dear Meg and Ed and Family,
May God bless you during this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy,
John and Patty Crofford and Family
Sandy Johnson
March 4, 2009
Nancy and Family:
Dave and I are in Florida vacationing. Kent just called to tell us of Bill's passing.
Please know we will be lifting you and your family in our prayers.
Such fond memories from Rolling Ridge.
Dave and Sandy Johnson
Warren Harrington
March 4, 2009
An advocate and master of helping his students replicate the great insights and values of the great minds of the past, George/Bill will be remembered by former colleagues as friend and exemplar. While never able to offer adequate thanks, my family and I pray for him and his family now in their grief.
Tonya Vinas
March 4, 2009
I have wonderful memories of talking to Dr. Duncan while visiting the Duncan home. He was kind, intelligent and always interesting. God be with his family during this time of loss.
Brian and Randie Sass
March 4, 2009
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Duncan and Hubert families. May his memory be for a blessing.
Bob McCarthy
March 4, 2009
The McCarthy family extends their thoughts and prayers to the Duncan family at this time. Dr. Duncan was an incredible history teacher and I learned more than history from him.
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