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James Stewart
December 28, 2009
I met Duane in basic training, Sept 1983 and was immediately tagged as our very own Bill Murray clone. While our paths led to different sides of the country and I retired after only ten years, he was and always will be my friend.
My favorite memory of Duane is Victoria, 1984 and the Great Bunny Caper. Duane, Marc Miller and Kevin Thompson were dropping me off at the emergency room (that's another story) late one rainy night. After being asked to leave the treatment room by the doctor (apparently, one is not supposed to continue drinking rum and coke while in emergency) the three amigos listed above made to leave.
On the way out to the taxi, Duane noticed a VERY large stuffed bunny sitting in the waiting room. Simply put, it just had to make the trip back to Nelles Block with them. They made it as far as the back seat of the taxi when hospital security stopped them.
Apparently the profile of the bunny's ears in the rear window gave them away. Bunny returned,no charges and they went back to the block without further incident.
I heard of Duane's passing almost immediately from Marc but had no way of contacting family or offering condolences until now. I will miss Duane, knowing what a positive person he was and the smile he brought to the faces of those around him.
As mentioned earlier, we had not seen or spoke with one another in 15 or more years. That does nothing to lessen the loss of a comrade, a mate that was there when it all began so many years ago. Duane helped me when I needed it, picked me up when I was down and smiled for me when I could only manage a grimace of pain.
Fair winds and following seas my old friend.
Scott and Marilee Godin
October 16, 2009
Dear Laurie Ellen, Mary and Porter,
We have just heard of Duane's tragic passing and wish to send along our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences.
Scott, Marilee, Jared and Benjamin
Mary and Papa at sea on HMCS Charlottetown
September 20, 2009
Duane in the garden at Hinton Ave. S. Ottawa
September 20, 2009
Duane and Laurie Ellen in front of Elgin Marbles
September 20, 2009
Duane, Mary, and Laurie Ellen
September 20, 2009
Duane at Oxford
September 20, 2009
Mary and Papa at Sens Game
September 20, 2009
Christmas Ottawa
September 20, 2009
Duane in Cairo with HMCS Charlottetown Crew
September 20, 2009
Duane and niece Lauren Beaulieu in London 2004
September 20, 2009
Duane, Mary, MaryBee August 1st Long Weekend in Ontario
September 20, 2009
Promotion Day
September 20, 2009
Port's 25th Birthday Party
September 20, 2009
Port and Papa Discussing Politics Christmas Eve 2008
September 20, 2009
Christmas 2008
September 20, 2009
Simon Johnson
September 8, 2009
Dear Laurie Ellen, Porter, and Mary:
I had not seen Duane for many years but I remember him from summer band camp out at Fort Qu'Appelle when we were both in high school. I was shocked and saddened to see the notice in the Globe. Clearly he went on to have a distinguished career and a wonderful family. My condolences to you all.
George H. Pearce
August 27, 2009
I was terribly saddened to hear of Duane's sudden passing, I am a cousin of Duane's and although I haven't seen or talked to Duane in to many years I do keep in touch sparsely with Lois via e-mail, my thoughts and prayers are with both his immediate family, Laurie Ellen, Porter, and Mary, and Lois and Clare. Sorry I couldn't attend today but I was proud to hear that it was a wonderful service with representation from both the Canadian and U.S services.
Alan Porteous
August 27, 2009
Laurie Ellen, Porter and Mary,
I am terribly sorry to hear of Duane's death. I worked with Duane in Ottawa. He was a man who was kind and gentle and always had a smile on his face and would make time for anybody. I know that he was extremely proud of his children and spoke of you often. My thoughts are with you.
Audrey & Scott Shortridge
August 27, 2009
Laurie Ellen, Porter and Mary,
Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. Not only did the whole family have the pleasure to know Duane in the Neighbourhood, Scott had the honour to sail with him to the Arabian Gulf.
Duane was a Great Man, Officer, Neighbour and Friend to our family.
Out thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love The Shortridge’s (Audrey, Scott and Victoria)
John & Linda Madower
August 26, 2009
Laurie Ellen, Porter & Mary
We are still in shock and disbelief in hearing about the tragic accident and passing of Duane. Your are in our thoughts, prayers and hearts.
Our deepest condolences
John, Linda, Caitlin & Malcolm Madower
Alex Whatley
August 25, 2009
I only knew and worked with Duane for a short time, but will remember his smile and his sense of humour - I am so sorry for your loss.
Jane Conway
August 25, 2009
Dear Laurie,Porter,and Mary
We are so saddened to here of Duane's
tragic accident.All the happy memories
we have of you and Duane living next door ,in Plymouth ,England.All our thoughts and prayers are with you and
the children.
With our love.
Roger.Jane and Family.
Elaine
August 24, 2009
Dear Fandrey Family,
We extend to all of you but especially to Laurie, Porter and Mary, Duane's parents Lois and Clare and Duane's sister, Sheri our most profound and sincere condolences. Your father, husband, son and brother was accomplished, devoted and by all accounts made many contributions in his short life. We are thinking of you every day and will be with you in the days and years to come.
All of our love,
Elaine, Brian and Mitch
(Elaine is university friend of Sheri's)
Susan and Sharon McMaster
August 24, 2009
Cousin Laurie,
It's been so many years since we've seen you. We regret never having had the opportunity to meet Duane.
We wish we knew the words to ease your pain but they escape us.
Please know that our thoughts are with you.
With love,
Susan and Sharon
(Hugh and Cathy's daughters)
August 22, 2009
To everyone who loved Duane, or in other words to everyone who knew him
I always appreciated Duane because I
knew that from the time he married my little sister I didn't have to worry about her quite so much. I will remember Duane as one of the few who actually go and do what they love to do and succeed spectacularly
Cole Beeson
Jocelyn Turgeon
August 21, 2009
Dear Laurie,
Although we have never met, I knew Duane from work and was saddened to learn of his accidental death. My toughts are with you and the kids in this period of grievance.
George & Linda Mess (Morgan)
August 21, 2009
Laurie, Porter and Mary,
It is hard to make any sense out of a tragic death. I hope that with kind, generous tributes of love and fond memories of Duane in the guest book that you can turn a tear into a smile. I am a Saskatchewan cousin to Duane. I was a babysitter from time to time either in Langenburg or at the farm in Saltcoats. There are many cousins in Saskatchewan that have your family in their hearts these sad days. If you are ever in this part of the country our door is always open.
Take care,
Love Linda
Graeme Beaulieu
August 20, 2009
Dear Auntie Laurie, Mary and Porter,
I feel lucky to have had Duane as an uncle. Both personally and professionally, he has been, and will continue to be, an inspiration to me. Wearing his iron ring is both an honour and very humbling. It reminds me of all the things that made him extraordinary, and why we all loved him so much.
I am so glad for the time we spent together in Ottawa last summer. The memories of that trip are very special to me.
Love,
Graeme
August 19, 2009
Dear Laurie Ellen, Porter, Mary, Henry and the Vicar,
We are very saddened for all of you and for the many who have had the good fortune and pleasure of Duane's friendship. A wonderful partner and father, Duane was a true officer and gentleman. We will miss him very much.
Sending love and healing thoughts,
Patti & Richard Davis
Jeanne Robertson
August 18, 2009
Mrs. Fandrey -
There are just no words which can adequately convey the deep sorrow we feel for you and your family. In the few short weeks Duane was with us, he quickly became a member of our Carderock "team". His smile, his laugh, his sheer excitement of being in DC, quickly and completely endeared him to us. We are so deeply sorry for your loss and may God bless and keep you always and may He grant you peace.
With deepest sympathy,
Jeanne
Steve Ouimette
August 18, 2009
Laurie, Porter, Mary,
Although we were only just beginning to get to know Duane, he will be sorely missed by our Carderock team. He was eager to start his tour with us and his friendly manner and enthusiasm was endearing. We are truly thankful we got a chance to know Duane and only wish it wasn’t cut short by this tragic accident. Please accept our warm felt sympathies and know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherrill Ullrich
August 17, 2009
Dear Laurie,
All these many days and still I cannot find the words.
Thinking of you always.
Love you forever,
Sherrill
Karen Jensen-Tehse
August 17, 2009
Dear Fandrey Family,
We send our deepest sympathies to all of you!
We were so shocked to hear about Duane's accident, just unbelievable. I didn't know Duane as an officer of the Canadian Navy but know we were all in good hands while under his watch. I knew him as a friend and as a gentleman with a smile, growing up in small town Saskatchewan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Sincerely, Karen Jensen and Larry Tehse
Brian and Barb Beeson
August 17, 2009
Dear Laurie Ellen, Mary, and Porter,
You are in our thoughts daily.
We send our love and deepest condolences.
Brian, Barb, Joanne & Janet
Mark, Coralee, Graeme and Lauren Beaulieu
August 17, 2009
Dear Laurie Ellen, Porter and Mary,
We send you our deepest sympathy and our constant prayers that the faith you shared with Duane will lift you now and carry you forward. The courage you have all shown in this saddest of times is truly an inspiration to us all.
We want you to know that it has been an honour to have had Duane within our larger family circle for the time that we did. We know that his kind, joyful spirit and excellent character have made him a precious gift to all whose lives he touched.
Thank you for allowing Coralee and Graeme to join you in the early days of your loss. We count the moments until we are together again.
With love and deepest sympathy,
Kathleen Pellicci
August 17, 2009
Dear Fandrey Family,
I met LCDR Fandrey once in our hallway at Carderock Division and remember the feeling of friendliness and warmth he exuded. He seemed very happy to be here and I know his co-workers were equally happy to have him here. I was so sorry to hear what happened. I know his passing is a tremendous loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Kathy Pellicci and Larry Mulvihill
Margaret and Bill Heffernan
August 16, 2009
Laurie Ellen, Porter and Mary,
We are thinking of you, and extend our deepest sympathies to you.
Mary Wilson
August 15, 2009
Dearest Laurie Ellen, Porter and Mary,
My sincerest condolences and deepest love to all of you. Duane was the rock of your family, a loving husband and father, a kind, generous and fun-loving guy. Curious (his engineering background), an incomparable Mr. Fix It,, and aspiring scrabble champion.
You have embraced me as one of your family, and I feel privileged to be included in your lives.
We spent a wonderful August 1st weekend together, and I hope you can draw some comfort from those happy hours.
We will get through this together.
love,
Mary
Carol Sherrard
August 15, 2009
Dear Laurie, Mary & Porter,
You are all in my thoughts and have my deepest condolences. I feel privileged to have known Duane.
Love from another expat Saskatchewanian,
Maxine Laxdal
August 14, 2009
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow...
Kelly Ziadie
August 14, 2009
To the Fandrey family,
I did not know Mr. Fandrey, but was driving immediately behind the car which struck him and I was the first person to reach him after he had been hit while my wife stayed in the car to call 911. Please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss.
Sincerely,
Kelly Ziadie
Mary Thompson
August 14, 2009
Laurie Ellen, Mary and Porter,
Thinking and praying for you. Please know that our hearts are with you.
Deepest condolences,
Mary, Kate and Meghan
Trevor Scurlock
August 14, 2009
I was shocked to hear the terrible and unfotunate news about Duane. I was just speaking to him about a month ago about his pending posting to Washington. I have known Duane for many years and worked with him at FMFCS He was a true officer and a gentleman and will surely be missed! My thought and prayers are with you and your children
LCdr Trevor Scurlock
Margaret Forward
August 13, 2009
Dear Laurie,
I was so distressed to hear about your dear Duane. I am deeply sorry for you and the children. Please let me know if I can help you in any way. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Sincerely,
Margaret Forward, Ottawa, Ontario
Kim and Pat Heffernan
August 13, 2009
Dear Laurie Ellen, Mary and Parter,
We were so shocked and saddened to hear about Duane's passing. Our hearts and thoughts are with you. If there is anything we can do to help please do not hesitate to ask.
Love from Kim and Pat
Margaret and Lorne Appleton
August 13, 2009
Dear Laurie Ellen, Mary and Porter,
We are thinking of you, praying for you, and sending our love.
MArgaret, Lorne, Matt and Jeremy
August 13, 2009
Duane's Family,
I attended the UCL course with Duane, served with in him in NDHQ and am a fellow Saskatchewan boy. You have my deepest condolences.
LCdr(Ret'd) Ken Hill
Clare & Lois Fandrey
August 12, 2009
Laurie Ellen, Porter and Mary:
We are thinking of you and praying for you --- every minute.
Michelle Mutton
August 12, 2009
Laurie Ellen, Porter and Mary,
Please accept our sincerest condolencences and heartfelt prayers at this tragic time. Words can not begin to describe our shock upon hearing this tragic news. Please know that you are all in our prayers and thoughts.
Love The Muttons (Scott, Michelle, Shelby and Ashley) Porter's Lake, Nova Scotia Canada.
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