Ian MacDonald DUNCAN

Ian MacDonald DUNCAN obituary, Port Moody, BC

Ian MacDonald DUNCAN

Ian DUNCAN Obituary

Published by Coquitlam Now from Feb. 23 to Feb. 25, 2018.
DUNCAN, Ian MacDonald April 11, 1937 - January 31, 2018 Duncan passed away peacefully at Crossroads Hospice in Port Moody, after a brief illness. He was born in Guildford, England and was 15 when he moved to Canada in 1952 with his family. Duncan was a Radio Navigator/Officer in the RCAF in the early 1960's. Then he worked with Maple leaf Foods in Winnipeg and Toronto where he retired in 2002. Duncan's favourite activity over many years was geo-caching. He not only found close to 1500 geo-caches, but was responsible for placing many in various locations, mostly in Ontario along the Bruce and Georgian Trails. Duncan enjoyed travelling, kayaking, cycling and hiking. In 2003, he walked the last 200 kilometers of The Camino in Spain, and in 2007, completed hiking the whole Bruce Trail in Ontario, 800 kilometers. More recently, since moving to B.C. in 2015, he enjoyed exploring the area. His favourite social activities were playing bridge, and going out for Sunday dinners with his wife. Duncan was pre-deceased by his first wife, Helen (1940-1981) and son Graham (1968 - 2017). Duncan will be sorely missed by his wife and best friend of 23 years, Diane (nee Stevenson); son Grant; grandson Mason, his mother Rhonda and family; sister Jennifer (Jack) and family in England; brother David in Scotland; cousin Irene and family in Ontario; Diane's children, Andrew, Laurie and Christine and families; and extended family and friends. A Celebration of Duncan's Life will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to Crossroads Hospice or Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation.

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Edna Thorpe

February 17, 2019

Ian is still missed by his bridge friends.

Tom Mullan

February 24, 2018

Only knew Duncan through Bridge club, but always found him a real gentleman. Interesting to read his obit to discover what a full and interesting life he led.

Tom Mullan

February 24, 2018

Only knew Duncan from Bridge, but was always impressed with his gentle manner. Reading his obit filled out his very interesting life.

February 23, 2018

It was a pleasure knowing Duncan, and he will be missed by his bridge friends at Dogwood. RIP My condolences to
Diane and the families. Edna Thorpe

Amirul Hoda

February 23, 2018

I knew Duncan for roughly seven years. I found Duncan, very friendly, courteous, sincere and pleasant. OFF and on, whenever, I needed ride to Dogwood Bridge Club, he came to my house to pick me up and brought me back to my home. Ameer

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