Alan Vannington Duncan

Alan Vannington Duncan died on September 28, 2023.

The second child of Doris and John Duncan, his family called him Butch. He was brother to Jack Duncan. He was the beloved husband of Anne Valentine Duncan, devoted father to Abigail Vannington Duncan and Jessica Stuart Duncan, and loving grandfather to Sarah Grace Valentine Esposito and Jameson Romer Esposito. He also leaves his best friend, David Haight.

He was interested in sharing what he had learned with others and did so warmly.

He served in the Peace Corps after college. He and Anne moved to Canton in 1972 where they raised their daughters and numerous dogs. He enjoyed a career teaching young children and eventually he worked with children and their parents to deal with troublesome times. Alan participated in areas which drew his interest and commitment, particularly the Canton Dog Park and the North Canton Fire Department, where he shared a pair of black dress shoes with Jimmy Carpenter, worn at parades. He believed in the mission of the Canton Land Trust. He enjoyed woodworking which was self taught. It took him seven years to build a catboat and when finally launched, it floated well. He was not so interested in sailing, it was the puzzle of building the Denman B., his boat, that fascinated him.

Alan enjoyed both tennis and golf. The New York Giants was always his team.

He was a sweet, gentle man who was friendly and welcoming with people and animals. He had excellent manners and he was a generous host. He will be missed every day.

Please, in memory of Alan, be present with your friends and generous to your community.