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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
DUNCAN, F. Bert - Retired employee of Ford Motor Co., Veteran of WW II. After a brief illness, passed away peacefully in his 92nd year at Freeport Hospital in Kitchener on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. Beloved husband of Catherine (Rina) for 65 years. Cherished Father of Rina and husband Ted Conlin and Norma and husband David Scott all of Waterloo. Loving Grandpa of Lindsay Scott of Waterloo and Jennifer and Sarah Conlin of Toronto. Dear Great-Grandpa (G.G.) of Hayley Rose and special friend to Sammy (Boy G.G.). Special uncle to Peter Marsh and Kim Strauss. Bert was born in Hamilton, one of 10 children and was a resident of Burlington until 2007 when he moved to Waterloo. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy (1939- 1945) and participated in the D Day invasion aboard the minesweeper HMCS Mulgrave. Bert enjoyed a long and healthy 30 year retirement from the Ford Motor Company. He was an avid golfer and skated into his late eighties. Bert will be sadly missed and was a wonderful role model who demonstrated unconditional love for his family. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Bert's life on Sunday, December 13th from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Dodsworth and Brown Funeral Home "Burlington Chapel", 2241 New St. (at Drury Lane), 905-637-5233. Special thanks to Dr. Lois McLaughlin and Dr. Donna Ward and the wonderful nursing staff at Freeport Hospital for their kind and compassionate care. Donations may be made to either the Canadian Cancer Society or Freeport Hospital-Kitchener.
The Bert Duncan Story [Capture of a Submarine] by Frank A. Healy, Lt (SB), RCNVR
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