DONALD A. DUCKWORTH

DONALD A. DUCKWORTH

DONALD DUCKWORTH Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 24, 2011.
DUCKWORTH DONALD A.
87, of Pinehurst, NC, formerly of McMurray, passed peacefully on Sunday, July 17, 2011. He was born January 6, 1924 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Fergus and Pearl Duckworth. Don and his wife Peggy were the founders and original owners of the McMurray Dairy Bar until their retirement in 1987. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. Don was loved by all who knew him and treasured by his family who will miss him beyond measure. His faith and family meant everything to him. Don was extremely active in the church. He was an avid golfer and charter member of several neighborhood bridge and poker groups. On December 25, 1943, he married his beloved wife of 67 years Margaret Wilhelm, who survives. Surviving are a son, Gary (Carol) Duckworth, of McMurray; three grandchildren, Lisa Duckworth of Hawaii, Sean (Barbie) Duckworth, of Canonsburg, and Kristin Duckworth of Canonsburg; two great-grandchildren, Enzo and Timo Duckworth, of Canonsburg. Deceased are two brothers, Michael and Stanley, and a sister, Gladys. A celebration of life service will be held in Pinehurst, NC. Memorial contributions may be made to First Health Hospice, 5 Aviemore Drive, Pinehurst, NC 28374.
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Susan Flaherty

July 30, 2011

My family sends our condolences to the Duckworth Family. I am the God-daughter of Mr. Duckworth's sister Gladys Davis.
My mother was a very good friend of
Gladys. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Susan Lester Flaherty

Paul & Rosemary Mary

July 24, 2011

Our deepest sympathies to Peg, Gary and the family. Don was an icon of Peters Twp. life of many years ago. In our memories, we can still smell that baked ham coming out of the oven. R.I.P., Don

Paul & Rosemary Mary

July 24, 2011

Our sincere sympathies to Peg, Gary and the entire family. Don was an icon of Peters Twp. life of many years ago. In our memories we can still smell that baked ham. RIP, Don.

Jackie Bobnick

July 24, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the Duckworth family. As a little girl, my family lived just up the road from the Dairy Bar. The area was still quiet and country-like back then. How I loved walking to the Dairy Bar with my sister for the wonderful homemade ice cream. Don and Peg were such warm and kind people, and I have very fond memories of them.

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