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Duncan McDougall Obituary
Duncan was born in 1943 in Chelsea, Massachusetts to Dugald and Carol McDougall.
Duncan enjoyed riding his motorcycles and making friends. He was a professor at Plymouth State University and Boston University.
Duncan was a devoted husband and father. He is survived by his wife Shirley, his daughters Christal and Piper, and his sons Brian and Jesse. Duncan is predeceased by his sons Jamie and Alex.
Services will be held for Duncan at 11am on May 19th at The Common Man Inn at 231 Main Street in Plymouth, New Hampshire.
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Sue Santel-Fenner
August 19, 2025
I´m so sorry, Shirl. I wish I had known. Duncan was a really good guy. I have a great memory of him taking me for a ride on his motorcycle for a couple of hours while I was there. It was magnificent. He is surely missed by many.
Leo R. Sandy, Professor Emeritus, PSU
April 23, 2025
Duncan was a treasured colleague of mine at PSU for many years, and we did some motorcycle rides together. He had a great sense of humor and held his students to high standards. Our different political views never stood in the way of our relationship. He was a good human being, a good friend, and an exemplary professor. My condolences to his family.
Sue Giallombardo Walker
November 10, 2024
I just found this.. My condolences to his family. Duncan had many kind things to say about my dad, Coach Joe Giallombardo, who worked at New Trier HS from 1940-1975. I enjoyed his stories and comments on Facebook.. I was NT class of 1963.. but remembered him from the NT swim team. I´m so sorry to hear he passed away..
Sue Giallombardo Walker
Richardson Texas
Leo R. Sandy
May 9, 2024
Duncan was a good human being and extraordinary teacher with whom we had major political differences but we took motorcycle rides together and had numerous conversations. Duncan was full of life and lived life to the fullest. He also had a great sense of humor and was compassionate and caring. He kept his course standards high and demanded much from his students. I will always remember the twinkle in his eye. We will all remember him fondly
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Alan K Blake
May 9, 2024
Duncan was a class act. I am better for having known and worked with him. He was a true and honest mentor to many, many studens and professionals.
Jim Constantin
May 9, 2024
Duncan will be missed by many many people. He touched many hearts . Always a standout gentleman . He had great respect for veterans and as a member of the NH Patriot Guard Riders showed his respect at many missions since 2006.
I am honored to have been his friend .
Rest in peace my friend
Jim Constantin
Ride Captain NH Patriot Guard Riders
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