November 22, 1960 – October 11, 2024
With great sadness, the family, of Craig Ronnan Duncanson, announces the passing of their father, brother and friend at the Portage & District General Hospital in Portage la Prairie, MB on October 11, 2024, at the age of 63 years.
Craig was born in Wolfville, Nova Scotia on November 22, 1960. During his early years, Craig enjoyed spending time at the cottage at Aylesford Lake in Nova Scotia, the parties in Hortonville surrounded by many friends, enjoying his beer and a puff. Dad loved skidooing, playing softball, hockey and darts (shooting several 180s). He was a HUGE Toronto Maple Leafs fan rarely missing a game on TV. After moving to Manitoba he got to experience his first NHL game with Christopher; it wasn’t the Leafs but he had the time of his life.
Craig began his career in the paving business at an early age working for his father at Basil Duncanson Enterprises, honing his skills as a roller operator. He was one of the best, travelling all over Canada (NS, NWT, ALTA), and ending his career in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba at Meseyton Construction, who were like family to him.
Craig was a very kind-hearted man. He had a great love of family and close friends and would do anything for them unconditionally.
Left to cherish his memory; his son Christopher of Portage la Prairie, his daughter Laura of Wolfville, NS, his faithful and beloved dog Micah, sisters; Janie (Andre) Merks of Gaspereau, Brenda Duncanson of Port Williams, Jacqueline (John) Kelly, and brother Bradford Duncanson all of Toronto, several nieces and nephews, along with special friends Brad Petrie and Shawna Wells.
Craig will be peacefully at rest with his family members; his parents Basil and Beverly, brother Colin, grandparents; Edgar and Agnes Weir, Cyril and Edith Duncanson, who have all gone before him.
Should friends so desire, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Box 2414, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4 or to the charity of choice.
In keeping with Craig’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on Craig’s memorial page by using the comment field below.
You will be missed my friend..so sad you had to leave so soon…you will have a fantastic welcoming party…hugs and condolences to all family members and loved ones…🙏
My sincere condolences to you Jackie and all the family , such a sudden loss , prayers for you all xo 💕
Our deepest sympathies to the whole family especially his children, Christopher and Laura.
Craig,
You will be missed Craig… so sad you had to leave us so soon. Ken enjoyed his younger days playing hockey with you and brother Colin. Myself I was a tad older before I got to hang out with the Hortonville gang. Growing up it seemed like it was so many miles between us. Thankfully we would all meet at at Great Grammy Weirs house.
Say hi to all of our family. I am sure they will be welcoming you.
Love to all
Our deepest condolences to Christopher , Laura , and the rest of your immediate family.
RIP Craig
Love Cousin Kathy & Kenny
Craig and I were pen pals when he first ventured out West. It was great to hear about things out there and I kept him up-to-date with all the gossip of home 🙂 We shared many good times. RIP Craig