Duncan, John D.

ALBANY - John David Duncan, passed away at home with his family by his side on May 25, 2020 at the age of 80.

He was born in Albany on June 19, 1939. He was a member of the Vincentian Institute Class of 1957 and from St. Michael’s College Class of 1961 followed by serving in the United States Air Force achieving the rank of Captain. After returning from service he worked at the Norton Company in Watervliet and then followed in his father’s footsteps as a Master Plumber in his own business.

John David was the son of the late William & Isabella (Landrigan) Duncan. He is also predeceased by his brother William; nieces Elaine Hall and Rune Duncan and nephew Eric Duncan.

He is survived by his children; Margaret Duncan, James (Shelley) Duncan, Katherine (Adam) Oliver and Baris Duncan. His grandchildren Zachary Duncan, Brady Duncan, Siena Oliver, Addison Oliver; his step grandchildren Henry Hannah and Hugh & Howard Barrows. He is also survived by his sister Patricia Hilton and her children, his sister in law Kazuko Duncan and his niece Beth Duncan.

He was most happy camping and boating at Lake George, as well as hunting and fishing in the Adirondacks with his friends and family at the Twin Falls Club and reading the conservationist or science news.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the owners of Dan’s Place Too, Marissa from the Eddy

Alzheimer’s Service and from Community Hospice; Chi, Christine and Colleen and friends and neighbors.

Due to the current health restrictions regarding the coronavirus, funeral services will be held privately and at the convenience of the family.

Donations can be made in John David’s memory to the Natures Conservancy; Attn Treasury, 4245 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington VA, 22203, USA.