At the
Riverview Manor, Montague, PE, the peaceful passing of Frederick
Thomas “Tom” Duncan age 90, loving and caring husband of 27
years to Debbie (MacDonald) Duncan, occurred on Tuesday, December 14,
2021 with family by his side. Born in Dublin, Ireland January 22,
1931, son of the late Frederick and Mary (O’Leary) Duncan.
Survived by children, Deirdre Bascou (Michael), David Duncan, Daniel
Duncan, John Duncan and Morgan Duncan; brothers Robert and Desi;
cherished grandchildren, Alexis and Mia; numerous nieces and nephews
and 1 st wife Charlotte Palumbo. Predeceased by brothers, Patrick Fen,
Frank and John and sisters Violet, Flavia, and Phyllis.
After stints in the Royal Air Force and the British
Merchant Marine, Tom emigrated to the United States in the late
1950’s and never looked back. He married had three children
and settled on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. He operated several small
businesses including a fish market that was a popular local spot. Tom
returned to sailing with the American Merchant Marine and after
spanning the Globe and collecting stories to tell; he finally
retired.
Instead of settling into
retirement, Tom’s adventurous spirit led him to be remarried
and start a new family. This chapter of his life is what brought him
to PEI. He always guided and supported his family with love, wit, and
his unique personality. As an avid reader, he enjoyed the
challenge
of crossword puzzles. His outdoor pursuits included
sailing, fishing, and golfing. He was also known to enjoy a cigar and
partake in the odd drop of Scotch whiskey.
A NEW START
I look forward to my future new,
Where all territory is strange.
Soon I will be among the few,
That plans life at long range.
I see my life laid out at my feet,
New friends shall rally at my call.
They will be the first I will greet,
At this welcoming ball.
Soon all memories will depart,
Of a past left well
behind.
I will get off to a new start,
With the best of mankind.
~George Bernard Shaw
By personal request, no
visiting or service. Tom’s ashes will be spread at sea,
“preferably somewhere warm”. Where he will continue his
search for Tír na nÓg (Gaelic for land of
forever young) Sláinte (Gaelic for
cheers)
Memorial donations can be made
to Riverview Manor Residents Fund. Online condolences may be made
through the Funeral Home website at
www.fergusonlogan.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Frederick Tom Duncan 1931 2021..
ferguson-logan Montague funeral home
Death notice for the town of: Montague, Province: I-P-E