Obituary of Dave Duncan

(Lifelong Pakenham Farmer)

With very heavy hearts, the family announces that Dave passed away suddenly at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital with loved ones by his side on Saturday evening, January 4, 2025. 

David Harold Duncan of Pakenham was 94 years of age.

Beloved husband and best friend of  Dorothy (nee Lowry) for almost 69 years.

Dearly loved Dad of Bill (Shirleen), Jeff (Lucie), Jean Sevigny (Paul), Sheila Baron (Dan) and Janet Luesby (Tim).

Predeceased by a son, Tim (Anne).

Cherished and proud Grandpa of Harold Duncan (Stephanie), Amanda Duncan (Len Smith), Mark Duncan (Stephanie Martin), Kristen Lorbetskie (Scott), Jennifer Duncan, Russell Duncan (Jill), James Duncan (Erin), Neil Duncan (Laura), Lynn Duncan (Dillon Ralston), Matthew Sevigny (Carol), Paula Sevigny (Justin Choufi), Michael Sevigny (Hayley), Robert Baron (Lauren), Candace Nunn (Matthew), Jonathan Baron (Alyssa), Jessica Baron (Jeff Boeltge), Katelyn Rollin (Gabe), April Luesby (Cody Renaud), Sarena Chu (Tony Van Volkenberg), Spencer Chu (Melinda Asquith) as well as 34 great-grandchildren.

Predeceased by a grandson, Christopher Duncan. 

Dear brother of Lillian Burgess (late Ross).

Also survived by nieces, nephews and countless great friends.

Son of the late Harold and Nettie May (nee Dodds) Duncan, Dave was also predeceased by his brother Doug (Joan) as well as his sister, Irene Burgess (late Ernie).

Dave was born and raised on the family farm on Duncan SideRoad, Pakenham.

He married Dorothy and together they raised their family on the same farm. A dairy farmer at heart, Dave excelled in every aspect of rural life.

Raising, training and showing his beautiful Percherons was a passion that Dave took part in until he no longer was able to.

Following retirement from the farm he and Dorothy played a key role in the lives of their large and diverse family. Always supportive of the grandkids and their families, Dave and Dorothy also took great pride in their community by participating in the many social events that happened. Dave and Dorothy could often be found attending area dances, dinners, card parties and anything else that involved community. Dave was known far and wide for his talents as a “caller” at square dances. He also enjoyed the camaraderie and time spent with the guys at the Pine Ridge Hunt Camp every Fall.

He leaves a legacy of love, kindness and wisdom  that will live on in those who had the honour and privilege to call him friend.

Friends may pay their final respects in the comfort of the

Pilon Family Funeral Home in Arnprior

on Sunday afternoon, January 12^th from 2 to 5 p.m. and again on Monday morning, January 13^th from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

A Funeral Service will then take place in the Pilon Family Chapel on Monday morning at 11 o’clock.

The service will be webcast live for those unable to attend.

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A reception will follow at Pilon’s.

Spring interment St. Mark’s Anglican Cemetery, Pakenham.

In Dave’s memory, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation.