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Basil Colin Duncanson

Male 1936 - 2014  (78 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Basil Colin Duncanson was born in 1936 in Hortonville, Kings, Nova Scotia (son of Cyril Ronan Duncanson and Edith Frances Coffill); died on 11 Nov 2014 in Kentville, Kings, Nova Scotia; was buried in Willowbank Cemetery, Kings, Nova Scotia.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Basil Colin Duncanson - 78, of Hortonville, Kings County, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Hortonville, he was the only child of the late Cyril and Edith (Coffill) Duncanson. He attended the one-room school house in Hortonville and later attended Horton Academy. A well-known businessman, he worked with his father, beginning in 1958, at the C.R. Duncanson and Son Paving Company, which later became Basil Duncanson Enterprises Limited. In 1968, he and his wife, Beverly opened Duncanson Ski-Doo, which they owned and operated for many years. He loved his dogs, was an avid history buff and enjoyed outdoor sports, including snowmobiling and water skiing. He also enjoyed seeing his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. There was no visitation, by request. A graveside service was held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2014 in the Willow Bank Cemetery, Wolfville, Reverend Gary Manthorne officiating. A reception followed in the family home, 70 King Street, Hortonville, NS. Donations in memory may be made to the Valley Regional Hospital - Carey Me Fund, the Kings County S.P.C.A. or the charity of your choice.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Cyril Ronan Duncanson was born on 23 Feb 1893 in Lockhartville, Kings, Nova Scotia (son of Stephen Benjamin Duncanson and Willia Ann Dodge); died on 2 Jun 1977 in Wolfville, Kings, Nova Scotia.

    Cyril married Edith Frances Coffill in 1924 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Edith (daughter of Hibbert Coffill and Jane Sweet) was born on 9 Nov 1902 in Hortonville, Kings, Nova Scotia; died on 24 Mar 1994 in Wolfville, Kings, Nova Scotia; was buried in Willowbank Cemetery, Kings, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Edith Frances Coffill was born on 9 Nov 1902 in Hortonville, Kings, Nova Scotia (daughter of Hibbert Coffill and Jane Sweet); died on 24 Mar 1994 in Wolfville, Kings, Nova Scotia; was buried in Willowbank Cemetery, Kings, Nova Scotia.

    Notes:

    Died:
    DUNCANSON, Edith Frances - 91, Hortonville, Kings County, died March 24, 1994, in the Eastern Kings Memorial Hospital, Wolfville. Born in Hortonville, she was a daughter of the late Hibbert and Jane (Sweet) Coffill. She was a lifelong resident of Hortonville; member of St. Andrew's United Church, Wolfville and UCW and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by her son, Basil, Hortonville; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Cyril; brother, Arthur; three sisters, Blanche, Gertrude, Lillian. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. tonight, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Saturday in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Wolfville. Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday in St. Andrew's United Church, Rev. Gilbert Todd officiating.
    Burial will be in Willowbank Cemetery, Wolfville. Family flowers only by request. Donations may be made to the Eastern Kings Memorial Hospital, Wolfville.

    Children:
    1. 1. Basil Colin Duncanson was born in 1936 in Hortonville, Kings, Nova Scotia; died on 11 Nov 2014 in Kentville, Kings, Nova Scotia; was buried in Willowbank Cemetery, Kings, Nova Scotia.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Stephen Benjamin Duncanson was born on 17 Dec 1858 in Horton, Kings, Nova Scotia (son of Thomas Andrew Duncanson and Annie Davison); died on 7 Feb 1935 in Wolfville, Kings, Nova Scotia; was buried in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia.

    Notes:

    Name:
    1901 Farmer
    1911 Engineer
    1935 Merchant - groceries

    Stephen married Willia Ann Dodge on 4 Apr 1882 (Baptist) in Horton, Kings, Nova Scotai. Willia (daughter of James Dodge and Pheobe Alice West) was born on 19 Feb 1861 in Horton, Kings, Nova Scotia; died on 13 Sep 1951 in Lincoln, Massachusetts; was buried in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Willia Ann Dodge was born on 19 Feb 1861 in Horton, Kings, Nova Scotia (daughter of James Dodge and Pheobe Alice West); died on 13 Sep 1951 in Lincoln, Massachusetts; was buried in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia.
    Children:
    1. Stephen Edmund Duncanson was born on 22 May 1884 in Lockhartville, Kings, Nova Scotia; died on 27 Aug 1909; was buried in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia.
    2. Lottie May Duncanson was born on 10 Feb 1890 in Lockhartville, Kings, Nova Scotia; died on 27 Feb 1985 in Tarpon Springs, Pinellas, Florida.
    3. 2. Cyril Ronan Duncanson was born on 23 Feb 1893 in Lockhartville, Kings, Nova Scotia; died on 2 Jun 1977 in Wolfville, Kings, Nova Scotia.
    4. Ruby Regina Duncanson was born on 17 Sep 1896 in Lockhartville, Kings, Nova Scotia; died on 30 May 1980 in Santa Cruz, California.

  3. 6.  Hibbert Coffill

    Hibbert married Jane Sweet. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Jane Sweet
    Children:
    1. 3. Edith Frances Coffill was born on 9 Nov 1902 in Hortonville, Kings, Nova Scotia; died on 24 Mar 1994 in Wolfville, Kings, Nova Scotia; was buried in Willowbank Cemetery, Kings, Nova Scotia.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Thomas Andrew Duncanson was born on 18 Apr 1823 in Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia; died on 4 Jun 1905 in Halifax, Nova Scotia; was buried in St. John's Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

    Thomas married Annie Davison. Annie was born on 5 Oct 1833 in Falmouth, Hants, Nova Scotia; died on 22 Dec 1858 in Bishopville, Kings, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Annie Davison was born on 5 Oct 1833 in Falmouth, Hants, Nova Scotia; died on 22 Dec 1858 in Bishopville, Kings, Nova Scotia.
    Children:
    1. 4. Stephen Benjamin Duncanson was born on 17 Dec 1858 in Horton, Kings, Nova Scotia; died on 7 Feb 1935 in Wolfville, Kings, Nova Scotia; was buried in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia.

  3. 10.  James Dodge

    James married Pheobe Alice West. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Pheobe Alice West
    Children:
    1. 5. Willia Ann Dodge was born on 19 Feb 1861 in Horton, Kings, Nova Scotia; died on 13 Sep 1951 in Lincoln, Massachusetts; was buried in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia.