

Our Dad leaves a wonderful legacy:
He believed that service to others is an expression of the love of God.
His leadership career included roles as the Chief Administrator of the old Halifax Infirmary, Director of Finance with the Sisters of Charity of Halifax, Executive Director of Saint Vincent’s Nursing Home as well as being Ordained a Permanent Deacon with the Archdiocese of Halifax in 1979.
Dad had a strong sense of community service providing support and leadership to many church and charitable organizations throughout the city and instilled this spirit in his children.
His most enduring legacy is his deep and committed love for Kay. This he demonstrated in his last words and will be no surprise to everyone who knew him as Brother, Father, In-law, Grandfather, friend, and colleague.
He was also an early adopter of technology, a planner, and with Kay, a world traveller, especially River Boat Cruising in Europe.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years Mary Kathleen ‘Kay’ (Kenny); his children and their families: Brian (Beth Moser) Halifax, and Angela, Robbie, and Janice and their families; Michael, Halifax; Peter (Sherri) and Courtney, Calgary; Christopher (Sun) and Aiden, Alex and Nicole, Saskatoon; Nora (Scott) Perry and Nicolas and Elizabeth, Halifax; Ruth (Otto Van Barneveld), Marriott’s Cove; Patrick (Lisa Harrison) and Peyton, Lauren and Katie, Halifax; Margaret (Doug) Lewis and Jenna, Lower Sackville; his sisters Dana (Paul) Murray and Judy Stanley; his Aunt Sister Virginia Deal SC, Halifax and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his children, Thomas, Carol and Lawrence (Lou); his parents Charles and Carolyn (Deal) Duggan; his sister Joan and her husband Gerald (Babe) Mills; his brother-in-law Murray Stanley and Holly Van Barneveld.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Cruickshank’s Funeral Home 2666 Windsor Street, Halifax and include visitation Tuesday October 13, 2-5 and 7-9. Masks are mandatory, and please be mindful of social distancing regulations.
Funeral Mass to be celebrated at Saint Agnes Church, 6903 Mumford Road, Halifax on Wednesday October 14 at 11 am. Please call the Parish Office at 902.454.8200 to register your wish to attend. Masks and social distancing are required in the Church.
Cremation will follow the Funeral Service and a private burial will take place at a later date.
The family would like to express our appreciation for the Emergency and General Surgery teams and the Nursing Staff at the QE2 (8.2, 4.2, IMCU) and the VGH (9A, 6A MICU and 3B) for your compassionate care and attention to his dignity over the last month.
No flowers please. If you wish, a donation to Saint Vincent’s Nursing Home would be appreciated.
Well done, good and faithful servant.
To leave an online condolence please visit www.cruikshankhalifaxfuneralhome.com
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