Dennis Edward Duncan, 64 of Palm Harbor, FL, passed away on January 16, 2012 at Brookside Hospice House under the care of Suncoast Hospice.
The family will receive friends at the Palm Harbor White Chapel, 1190 Georgia Avenue, Palm Harbor, FL 34683 from 8:00 until 9:00 PM on Thursday, January 19, 2012. There will be a Prayer Vigil Service following at 9:00 PM with Father Tony Plathe, officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, January 20, 2012 at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513 with miltary honors presented by Marion County Memorial Honor Guard.
Dennis was born on December 3, 1947 in West Point, NY to Melvin and Claire Duncan. He was raised and grew up in Lawrence, MA. He enlisted in the US Navy from 1965 thru 1969 and served in Vietnam where he was awarded a Vietnam Campaign Medal; a Vietnam Service Medal and a National Defense Medal. He was discharged from VP Squadron Eleven at Naval Air Station, Brunswick, Maine.
He is survived by his loving family: his wife of 31 years, Yvonne of Palm Harbor, FL; his children; Dennis James Duncan and his wife, Stefanie of Palm Harbor; Philip Roland Duncan of Palm Harbor, FL; Denyve Boyle and her husband, Michael of St. Petersburg, FL; Scott Duncan, Jeffrey Duncan and Marc Duncan of Maine; his sister, Stella Gaa and her husband, Michael of Hampton, NH and his grandson, Zachary James Duncan.
The family requests, that those who wish, to please make donations to Suncoast Hospice Foundation, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760 in the memory of Dennis Edward Duncan. For those sending flowers, please forward them directly to the White Chapel.
Please sign the guestbook below..
Dennis,I’ll love you forever.I’ll be with you when the Lord calls me home.I’m going to miss you every moment of every day but I know you are in a much better place without pain.Rest in peace my love. Yvonne
My thoughts and prayers are with you! I love you!
Teri
Yvonne,
There are no words that I can say that will ease your pain. Please know, that Dennis is now in a better place where there in no pain or suffering. He is now watching over you and your children making sure that you are all kept safe and free from harm. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know. My thoughts, prayers and love are with you and your family now.
Arlene Sullivan
Dear Yvonne and family,
We are so sad to hear of Dennis passing. I chatted with him awhile back about my Mom and he was so supportive and gave me some really good information, I really appreciated that.
He will be missed. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Now he can finally talk baseball with my dad. I am sure he is. Something about that gives me great comfort. We love you all. We are here if you need us. Terri and Joe.
Dear Yvonne and family, I was so very sorry to hear of your immense loss and am holding each of you close to heart. Please know that you remain in my thoughts and prayers, particularly in the days and weeks ahead. May time heal your hurting hearts, may your treasured memories bring you warmth and much peace, and may your faith bring you infinite hope. With deepest sympathy and love, Cheryl
Yvonne,
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Though it is never easy to let go, knowing that Dennis is not suffering anymore hopefully gives you some comfort.
Love,
Julie and Bob
P.S. we are looking forward to see you in February
To Dad, Dad II and Grandpa,
We will remember the times we got to spend with you and cherish the memories always and forever. We love you so much and know that you are in a better place.
Thank you to all of those who read this and have sent their thoughts and prayers to our family.
To all of the Duncan family, our thoughts, love, and prayers are with you.
Jeff and Valerie Duncan
To the best friend I ever had. A buddy like you comes along only once in a lifetime. I love you Dennis and I will always think of you.
Yvonne–Marcia and I are so saddened by your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts forever. Greg and Marcia
Yvonne, Dunk, Deneyve and Phillip,
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you and your family members at the passing of Dennis. There is no doubt that he is at a peaceful place and is finally resting comfortably. Diane and I will remember all the good times dominated by our involvemnet with the various sports that our children played and the joy that it brought all of us , especially Dennis. We will see all of you in Palm Harbor and know that Dennis will be with us there and forever. Love Always …..The Patterson’s
From a random guy in Colorado… I don’t know you, but thank you for my freedom! Thoughts to all family.
Phil
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,Yvonne, and your family through this difficult time.Our love to you,
Aunt Phyil and Frank
To my loving father,
Thank you for all the love and support you gave me. I will always remember the wonderful times we spent at the softball field and the way you pushed me to successful on and off the field. I love you very much.
You daughter forever,
Denyve
Yveonne,Dennis,Phillip and Denyve, I am so sorry for your loss,my sympathy to you,your all in my thouhts and prayers.
Marc Duncan
There really are no words we can say to describe the pain and feelings all of you are going through right now. We were very lucky to have meet Dennis years ago with Dunedin Little League and continued being friends. We were glad we got to spend a couple hours with all of you on Saturday at the Hospice House.
Please know that he is in a better place and he is at peace. RIP Dennis. Love ya
Yvonne we’re here for you.
Yvonne, Dunk, Philip and Denyve,So sorry to hear about the loss of Dennis. I have so many good memories when you lived here in Salem, NH. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Mrs.D, I love and miss you. I know the kids don’t remember me, but I have seen pictures via Facebook. What a beautiful family.
Love to you all,
Gina Traficante.
Yvonne, Dunk, Deneyve and Phillip, we are so sad to here of Dennis’ passing, all of us in the Southmayd family offer our sincere condolenses and prayers. We always considered Dennis to be wonderful man who loved life and family. We have such great memories of the times spend on the fields and we will remember them always. Our warmest regards.
Remembering Dennis’ personality, kindness and sense of humor. He was definitely one of Lawrence’s finest. We surely will miss his great posts on facebook where we relived our days at different locations and all the fun. My sincerest condolences.
I babysat for Melvin &Claire Duncan in 1954 I took care of Dennis & his sister Stella. My condolences to his wife Yvonne and his son & family & friends.
I would appreciate Stella s name &address.
Thank u for letting me know of his untimely passing.
My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Sincerely
Marie Coletta
We are so sorry for your loss. It’s so hard to say goodbye…
Please know that we’re thinking of you from afar. Our deepest condolences to Yvonne and all the family.
I will never forget all the good times we shared in the past! Mr. Duncan will always be in my heart! I love you all and my prayers and thoughts are with you. Love Always, Diana Manion (Dimples)
When we spoke the other day Yvonne I couldn’t get over what a strong woman you are with a great attitude about life.You have a wonderful family and together you will get through this.Dennis will be missed. our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
All of our love,
Gingie and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this incredibly painful time. I have so many great memories of Mr. Duncan when I was growing up. I can’t recall ever seeing him without a smile on his face. He always had such encouraging words for me on and off the softball field, and I am so thankful to have had that. I was so saddened by the news that the world has lost such a cheerful soul, but rest assured that he is in a wonderful place awaiting the reunion one day with all who were a part of his life.
Dennis, I’ll never forget you. You always looked out for us kids in the neighborhood. You were a great and funny man and I have lots of memories from my childhood which you were apart of. Love and miss you, Chad Man.
Dear Yvonne,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow,
Love Harry,Margie and Jonathan
To Yvonne & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God’s mercy and goodness be with you now and forever. I know that Dennis is in a special place and is at peace. May the Lord’s face shine upon you all always. God bless you.
Dear Yvonne,& Children,
We are very sadden to hear of Dennis’s passing. We did not know he was even sick.
We are hoping God and His People give you comfort, love at this time.
Dennis was always the cheerleader for his children!
Yvonne you were always by his side no matter the circumstances! You were and are a devoted wife and mother!!
Thank you both for your friendship over the years, even at the most difficult times of my life.
Last night at 8pm I was thinking and praying for you and the service last night. Hold tight to one another, and enjoy your family as I know you do.
You Are Loved,
Debbie,John, Jenny,Julie Irving
To My Dearest Yvonne and Familly my deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, many many laughs with Dennis and remember many good times may he RIP and may he always Walk and Sleep with the ANGELS…..
God Bless
Love Debbie Mersereau
So very sorry Yvonne. My prayers are with you. I promise that time heels. Keep your faith and remember that many people are thinking of you and will never forget how wonderful of a person that Dennis was. I truly hope to spend some time with you on the beach this summer up here at Seabrook. Your such a beautiful person. Love and many thoughts & prayers to you. cousin Teresa
Our hearts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. We hope that God gives you comfort and eases your pain. We all loved Dennis and will miss him greatly. We have many fond memories of our times together. We are so sorry for your loss.
Yvonne and family,
I ’m so sorry to hear about Dennis’ passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.