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Basil Duncanson

Basil Duncanson

Born In: Hortonville

Passed in: Kentville, Canada
Passed on: November 11th, 2014

Basil Colin Duncanson - 78, of Hortonville, Kings County, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Hortonville, he was the only child of the late Cyril and Edith (Coffill) Duncanson. He attended the one-room school house in Hortonville and later attended Horton Academy. A well-known businessman, he worked with his father, beginning in 1958, at the C.R. Duncanson and Son Paving Company, which later became Basil Duncanson Enterprises Limited. In 1968, he and his wife, Beverly opened Duncanson Ski-Doo, which they owned and operated for many years. He loved his dogs, was an avid history buff and enjoyed outdoor sports, including snowmobiling and water skiing. He also enjoyed seeing his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Beverly (Weir); three daughters, Janie (Andre) Merks, Gaspereau; Brenda Duncanson, Hortonville; Jacqueline (John) Kelly, Toronto; three sons, Craig, Wolfville; Colin (Rhonda), Hortonville; Brad, Toronto; four grandchildren, Lacey (Whitney) Merks-Levy, Dre (Katie) Merks, Christopher Duncanson and Laura Duncanson; four great grandchildren, Piper Levy, Caeden Merks, Scarlet Merks and Caroline Merks. Cremation has taken place. There was no visitation, by request. A graveside service was held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2014 in the Willow Bank Cemetery, Wolfville, Reverend Gary Manthorne officiating. A reception followed in the family home, 70 King Street, Hortonville, NS. Donations in memory may be made to the Valley Regional Hospital - Carey Me Fund, the Kings County S.P.C.A. or the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line condolences or inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.

 

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