DUNCAN
WILSON
January 23, 1949 - May 27, 2012
With deepest sorrow we announce Duncan's
passing on May 27, 2012 after a valiant
fight against cancer.
Duncan leaves to cherish his memory, his
daughters Amanda Ho (Warren), Bethany
Moore (Jason), grandchildren Augusta and
William, mother Dorothy, brother Dan
(Ester), nephews, aunts, cousins, family
and friends.
Duncan was predeceased by his wife Linda
(2005), sister Debbie (1953), and father
Harris (2005).
Duncan was a self-taught professional
musician, excelling in guitar, keyboard
and accordion. Duncan's love of music
began with playing coronet in the
Salvation Army Young Peoples Band under
the guidance of his uncle, Bandleader
Sandy Murray. Duncan's love of the
accordion was nurtured by his Aunt
Margaret Murray. Over the next five
decades Duncan self taught himself the
guitar, playing in prominent bands
including the Mongrels, Dianne
Heatherington and the Merry-Go-Round, St.
Silver, Papa Pluto, Les Pucks and most
recently the Cold Hard Facts of Life.
Music was a mainstay throughout Duncan's
life.
Over the past 20 years Duncan was
passionately involved with the Winnipeg
Spiritualistic Church, holding the
position of Reverend for the past seven
years.
Duncan's love of animals was reflected in
his love for his dogs and his involvement
in small animal rescue.
The family gives thanks to Susan Smith,
Janine Gregorash, and the many friends who
rallied and assisted Duncan through his
difficult journey. Special thanks to
Sandra and the wonderful nurses and
Doctors of the St. Boniface Palliative
Care Unit.
A Celebration of Life will be held on
Monday, June 4, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the
Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street,
with Mr. Joey Gregorash officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to a small animal rescue group or St.
Boniface Hospital Palliative Care.
Goin' up to the Spirit in the sky
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
When I die and they lay me to rest
Gonna go to the place that the best
-Norman Greenbaum
As
published in Winnipeg Free Press on
June 02, 2012
|
|
