Obituary of Louise Jane Duncan

Louise Duncan of Calgary passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Royal Park Carewest on Monday, August 30, 2004 at the age of 90 years. Louise was born in Drumlithe, Scotland the eldest daughter of John and Louise Main, she immigrated to Winnipeg, MB in 1918. Louise met Allan Duncan, and in 1939 they married at the Knox United Church in Calgary. Louise worked for many years in Calgary for the Grain Exchange and Mannix Construction. Louise and her family moved to Edmonton in 1952 where she worked for Cooperators Insurance until retirement and then settling in Calgary. Louise will be fondly remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and caring friend to all that knew her. Louise is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Judy of Calgary, and Peter and Bonnie of Athabasca; seven grandchildren, Mike (Carrie) Duncan of Athabasca, Damian Duncan, Jodi Duncan all of Calgary, Nathan (Lyndsey) Duncan of Peace River, Donny Duncan of Swift Current, Lyndsey Kreiser and Mandy Kreiser both of Athabasca; two great grandchildren, Lucas and Jake Duncan of Athabasca; as well as numerous nephews and nieces. Louise is also survived by her sister Irene Verbeck of Chicago. Louise was predeceased by her husband Allan Duncan; brothers, Dick Main, John Main, and Frank Main; and her sister Anne Main. A Private Family Memorial Service was held in Calgary. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 3Y6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca. The family would like to thank the staff of Royal Park Carewest. In living memory of Louise Duncan, a tree will be planted at Nose Creek Valley by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W., CALGARY, TELEPHONE: (403) 241-0044.