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- Life Story
Burnard Duncan, 88, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on December 16, 2022. Born on June 4, 1932 in Analusia, Alabama, he was the son of the late Sim Duncan and the late Rosadie (nee Jowers) Duncan.
Dunk, as he was known to family and friends, moved to Niagara Falls in 1953, where he met and married Gloria Hartwig, on June 5, 1954. After 40 years of service, Burnard retired from Airco Carbon in 1994. Dunk loved cars, dancing and food. His best memories were when he and his brother raced cars at the former Niagara Drag Strip. Even as dementia took his memory, he still talked about his times racing.
Burnard is survived by his children, Cheryl Wicks and Randy (Patty) Duncan; a brother, Hilborn (Yvonne) Duncan; a sister, Jean Copeland Fields; grandchildren, Jennifer (Chris) Calero, Amy (Jon) Hamilton, Lindsay (Dave) Malfa Penale, Peter (Bethany) Duncan and Laura (Kyle) McLaughlin; 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Besides his parents, Dunk was predeceased by his wife, Gloria; a daughter, Linda Malfa; a son-in-law, Jay Wicks; 4 sisters and 3 brothers.
Private visitation was held at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007), followed by his interment in Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. Professional arrangements are under the care of the Goodlander family. Share condolences and memories at GOODLANDERCARES.com
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