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It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of our beloved father and devoted husband John James Ducey on Friday, November 24, 2023. John passed peacefully away surrounded by his loving family at James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander.
John was born in Keels, Bonavista Bay on April 28, 1938. At the age of 16 he left Keels for St. Johns to complete high school and then onto Gander in 1956 at the young age of 18. There he met the love of his life, his wife Anne, where together they raised their three children.
John started his career as a Communicator in Gander with the Canadian Armed Forces Base from 1956-1961 and then spent the next 32 years working with Transport Canada. John was a strong union leader and an engaged political observer. He was a long standing member of the Knights of Columbus and the chairman of the board of the Golden Legion Manor for many years. John was a devout Catholic and a man of strong family values which he instilled upon his children. John built many strong friend relationships over the course of his life especially the many friends he and Anne made as cabin owners at Butt’s pond. Many memories were created at Butt’s first with his children and then with his grandchildren. John enjoyed a good game of cards, horseshoes and had a passion for woodworking.
Leaving to mourn and celebrate his well lived life, Anne, his devoted wife of 57 years, his children Brian, Brenda (Jeff), and Sheila (Miles), his grandchildren Jonathan, Ryan and Emily. Also, survived by his sister Barbara Carey of King’s Cove, his brother Adrian (Bride) Ducey of Grand Falls and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, the late Thomas and Elizabeth Ann Ducey, sisters Catherine Carew, Celine Fitzgerald, Margaret Hinchey, Loretta Byrne, and brothers Bernard and Kevin.
Visitation at Stacey’s Funeral Home on Sunday, November 26th, 2023 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm and from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, November 27th, 2023 at St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church at 2pm. Interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery. Reception to follow at St Joseph’s Parish Centre – all are welcome to attend.
Donations may be made to the Gander & Area Food Bank 111 B Memorial Drive Gander NL A1V 1A9, the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) – NL 118 Topsail Road St.John’s NL A1N 5G1 or to a charity of one’s choice.
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