Passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on January 31, 2018. Beloved husband of Orpha Mae (nee Sloss) Duxbury for 70 years.
Devoted father to Debra Lukas (George) of London, Douglas (predeceased), Dale (Marilyn) of Sudbury, Duane of Webbwood and Dennis (Sharon) of Manitowaning.
Predeceased by daughter-in-law Janet (nee Hall).
Beloved grandfather of April Bechamp (Keith), Andrew Lukas, Aaron (Jennifer), Lauren Vanderspek, Amy Vine (Luke), Devon and Dillon. Step grandchildren Emily, Shona and Natalie.
Cherished great grandfather of Thomas and Hannah Vine, Jonathan and Wyatt Duxbury, Josiah and Evelina Vanderspek and Abby and Will Bechamp.
Predeceased by parents Alfred and Nena Vivian (Martin) Duxbury.
Dear brother of Muriel Pyette and predeceased by siblings Freda, Hilda, Goldwin, Helen and Madeline.
Irwin worked for the Ministry of Transportation for 33 years and for Ontario Hydro for 3 years.
During Irwin’s retirement years he lived in Tehkummah and Espanola ON.
Irwin was a great fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays. He enjoyed his new cars and constructing and renovating many houses. He enjoyed dancing and was an avid Euchre player.
His family was first and foremost. He never missed family gatherings.
Visitation at the Island Funeral Home in Little Current ON on Sunday. February 4th, 2018 from 2-5 PM.
A funeral service will be held at the Island Funeral Home on Monday, February 5th, 2018 at 11 AM. Burial will be held at the Hilly Grove Cemetery in the spring.
Donations to the Espanola Hospital or a charity of choice would be greatly appreciated
Island Funeral Home can only accept cheques for all charitable donations.
Record your thoughts, memories and photos at www.islandfuneralhome.ca
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Irwin G Duxbury 2018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Little Current, Province: Ontario
