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Duncan Cameron Obituary

Duncan Hume Cameron of Washington, DC passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025 at age 90. A beloved husband, father and grandfather, Duncan had a steady, gentle manner that put people at ease and a twinkle in his eye that revealed a true delight in life. A founding partner of the law firm, Cameron & Hornbostel LLP, Duncan held a BA from Harvard College ('56) and a JD and PhD from Columbia University. He lectured for over twenty years at Georgetown University Law Center and the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. He also taught at the INCAE Business School at the school's Costa Rica and Nicaragua campuses. Duncan served for many years as President of the Board of Trustees at Zamorano University, the Pan-American Agricultural School in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. In his retirement, Duncan worked as an arbitrator and mediator and co-founded Global InterMediation PLLC, a mediation company. He is survived by his wife Caroline; his two daughters Sarah Cameron and Anne Cameron; his siblings Airlie Lennon and Stuart Cameron, and four grandchildren. He was predeceased by his beloved brother, Jamie Cameron. Memorial services will be private.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 15, 2025.

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Susan D Jones

March 3, 2025

As a friend and colleague of his daughter, Sarah, I had the pleasure of meeting Duncan in the Adirondacks last summer. I send my deepest condolences to his family and friends, who will dearly miss this kind, curious, brilliant man. What an honor to have met him. Susan Jones

Victor Altshul

February 3, 2025

Rest in peace, dear old friend and college roommate. We sure had fun in those days! Vic

Tony Carroll

January 15, 2025

Duncan was was an admired lawyer, mentor, internationalist and gentleman. We shared many common interests including a love of the Adirondacks. I offer heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Tony Carroll

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