Mr. Michael John Duggan

When Michael John Duggan walked into the room, those in his company felt energy, an enthusiastic spontaneity. This was just one example of who Michael was and how he impacted those around him. Michael was a clever and gregarious person who always sought out the finest attributes in other people. It was as if Michael wanted to share all of their experiences, revel in their lives, and celebrate their discoveries. Michael was tireless and had boundless enthusiasm that would serve him well throughout his life.

He was the son of Betty and Jack Duggan. Michael was raised in Peterborough, Ontario. Always at the ready with a good joke, he grew up to be quite a humorous person. While some who knew Michael might describe him as an idealist, his friends and family understood well that Michael was always in pursuit of life’s endless possibilities and opportunities available to him.

Michael was raised with 4. Two older sisters Carol, Marie one Older brother Jim, and younger brother Paul. Michael was very accepting and supportive of his family. He was perceived as the central person in his family in terms of keeping communication open between the family members. Whenever discord or tension arose within the home, Michael was typically the member who brought about resolution and harmony. These traits served Michael well in his adult life and, along with his wit, outgoing personality, and understanding of others, drew the admiration of many who knew him.

As a young boy, Michael was able to empathize and identify with a vast array of people and personality types. This quality drew him into a diverse group of friends and acquaintances. Michael was intelligent and had little trouble getting along with his peers. He was almost always the first to jump in when it came to playing games or participating in other "extracurricular activities" Michael had the ability to find amusement with almost any activity he and the many childhood friends he shared might discover.

On May 2, 1967, Michael's changed for the better he married his best friend Maria Sara Iammancini at st Alphonsus of Peterborough. Michael's skill at “building bridges” played an important role in his ability to make his new family happy. He was quite sensitive towards Mary's needs, showing his constant concern and fondness. Michael was tenderhearted and sensitive, qualities that served him well in helping to nurture his family.

Michael was a natural and creative parent who was willing to provide his family with all sorts of new and interesting experiences. For Michael, parenting was a particularly enjoyable and pleasurable part of his life. Every activity, from chores to bedtime routines, became a game in the Duggan home. Michael's skill at understanding his children's feelings, his sensitivity to their needs, and his gift for gentle persuasion enabled him to find novel solutions to any problem or situation that might crop up. Michael was blessed with 2: son Michael and Daughter Ashley.

Michael was uplifted by new ideas and was excited by life’s possibilities, traits that made him an exceptional worker. His primary occupation was an assembly line worker. He was employed for 30 years by general motors in Oshawa. Michael was enterprising, inventive and working against deadlines seemed to energize him. Michael had the uncanny ability to identify a win/win solution to just about any problem, possibly because of his gift for insight. Michael's fellow workers saw him as a supporter and a mentor.

When Michael's retirement finally came in 2016, Michael handled it the way he usually did. He adapted and, like everything in his life, made it satisfying. Because he was such a flexible person and able to adjust to any situation, retirement was just another enjoyable change of pace for Michael to master. In retirement, he found new pleasure in cooking with his niece trace and hanging out "working" at the Peterborough arena. Even in retirement, Michael continued to stay in touch with his old friends and like always, made plenty of new ones along the way.

There was always a certain style and inventiveness to Michael. He was a dynamic, self-expressive person who was forever looking to celebrate the endless possibilities life had to offer. He had a knack for being clever, creative, and witty, and for others, was a joy to be around. While he was often fiercely independent, it seemed as if many others looked to Michael Duggan for inspiration, leadership, wisdom, and even courage. Michael was always more than willing to share life’s experiences with his loved ones.

In short, there was no title that Mike cherished more than being a proud Son, Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, and Friend. he devoted his life to make others feel good and smile a family man, and man that was loved beyond measure by so many, people gravitated towards mike he was always the life of the party, his smile was infectious, his personality was vibrant, and his soul was the most beautiful. mike was the real-life Dr. Doo little if you will, his love and intuitive nature with animals was that to envy, from the six horses he loved and cared for on morrow street to the ducks that enjoyed the occasional swim and his many dogs he made apart of the family over the years they all surly knew how special he was.

Michael was the most courageous, charismatic, and selfless, he loved his family and friends more than we could ever put into words. Mike loved his Wife Mary dearly and showed us all the true meaning of love; they built the most incredible life together, Son Michael and Daughter Ashley admired him with their whole heart and will cherish the memories that are filled with infamous amounts of love and laughter, the simple family times will be so missed that and Mikes infamous St. Patrick's day's parties of course.

Michael's sense of humor, zest for life, and never-ending antics leave an irreplaceable void he was his families everything; the glue that kept his family together, and the light we looked toward in moments of darkness, always there with advice, a shoulder to cry on or some comic relief when dealing with the trials and tribulations of life.

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Duggan, Michael John; Passed peacefully at home November 20th at the age of 62 surrounded by family. Mike was born and raised in Peterborough Ontario, a South Ender Morrow Street boy. Mike will be forever missed by devoted wife Mary Duggan (Iammancini) adoring children Michael (Danielle) and Ashley Duggan, fondly remembered by siblings Carol Gemmiti (Quinty), Paul Duggan (Kelly) and the late Marie Duggan and James Duggan son of the late Betty and Jack Duggan. Brother in law of Tony Iammancini (Lucy). Michael will be remembered and missed by his many nieces and nephews along with all his friends that turned into family. Michael had a passion for life and lived it to the fullest, his sense of humour and infectious laugh brightened so many lives and the memories of him will be cherished forever. He leaves an irreplaceable void but we take comfort in knowing he is free of all pain and suffering. Friends will be received at the Comstock-Kaye Life Celebration Centre 356 Rubidge Street from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday November 25. Proof of full vaccination, along with government issued ID are mandatory to attend indoor visitation services for those age 12 and older. Masks are required. A Funeral Mass will be held at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains at 2:00 pm on Friday November 26, 2021. Followed by cremation. In memory of Michael, donations to the Cancer Society or Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.