Duncan Francis Currie
Passed on: July 19th, 2008
83, Campbell River, B.C./New Waterford Duncan Currie, 83, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2008, at his home on Plummer Avenue, New Waterford, surrounded by his family. Born in New Waterford, Duncan was the son of the late Duncan Sr. and Mary (Hawley) Currie. He worked for a short time in No. 16 Colliery then moved to Ontario and finally settled in Campbell River, B.C. for many years. While in British Columbia as well as Ontario, Duncan worked at various jobs. One of the last jobs he was employed at was working at the B.C. School Board. Duncan always displayed a strong work ethic. He was described as a quiet man and good listener with an easygoing, kind nature. Duncan was a Third Degree Member of the KOC, Council 5468, Campbell River, B.C. and very active in church affairs. He is survived by his sister, Martha Gillis, New Waterford, whom he was residing with the past few weeks; two brothers, John (Chris), Boston, Gerald, B.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Duncan was predeceased by his wife the former Loretta St. Denie, two sisters, Margaret Boutilier, Mary Murray and two brothers, William and Al. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford. The funeral mass is Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Church followed by interment in the parish cemetery. The reception will take place at St. Agnes Parish Hall. As an expression of sympathy for Duncan, donations in his memory may be made to Cape Breton Palliative Care Society. Condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
