In loving memory of Bernard Raymond Duncan who sadly passed away on 26th September 2024 after a short battle with lung cancer.
Bernie was a wonderful Dad and Grandad who will be deeply missed by his son Nik and partner Georgie, by his daughter Amy and her husband Adrian and by his two grandkids, Millie and Thomas.
He was a man full of love, kindness, gentleness and laughter. He was much loved and will be massively missed. We will love him forever and he will be in our hearts and memories.
He had a love of sports, supporting Dover Athletic FC, Chelsea FC and Kent Cricket Club, attending matches with Nik and Adrian. In previous times he enjoyed wind surfing, waterpolo and squash. Dad's main other hobby was gardening and he was immensley proud of all the products he grew in both his garden and his allotment, and he was always keen to share his fantastic crops with his family.
One of Dad's main passions in life was music. He had a very wide and eceletic taste but for sure his favourite band was Pink Floyd. We'll be using Pink Floyd in the service.
Dad had a love of Corfu. He has asked that his ashes are scattered in the sea near one of the family's favourite beaches.
In terms of dress code for the funeral. We'd like to mix formal and casual. Dad had a great sense of humour and I'm sure would have loved a mixture of formal with a bit of playfulness... Think Disneyor Chelsea FC accessories. Not sure he'd appreciate other football teams being represented though!
We are so sad to lose Bernie - he was such a wonderful positive man - always looking out for us, his neighbours - dropping off veggies, wine, plants and most of all smiles! We like to think of him forever walking the hills he loved so much, with the sun on his face, and a freedom in his heart. So sorry for your loss, Jenny, Ian and Paula xxx
We will so miss Bernie our wonderful neighbour, always looking out for us, popping over with surplus veggies from his plot, a bottle of wine at Christmas, a plant or two, and most of all, his wonderful smile and good humour. We cannot quite believe he isn't with us in person - he definitely is in spirit, every time we look at the hills he loved so much, we feel he is up there taking one of his walks, the sun on his face, enjoying the views. With such sadness and sympathies to you all, Jenny, Paula and Ian (his neighbours) xxx
Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Tim, Carol and family
Sad but lovely service for Bernie today.. All words spoken with deep sentiment and some lovely humour…
We new Bernie many years ago in our waterpolo world.. Bernie was a good goalkeeper for Dover and proficient referee for all us youngsters.. he would drive his lovely campervan with us in tow to Drunen and other locations in Holland for a weekends waterpolo and would keep us all in line… with quite a few beers……
Fond memories Bernie…
Steve Bray and Terry Fry.. Folkestone Waterpolo…
Lots of family memories. Thank you for introducing us to George Winston and ‘December’.
Love from Liz and John
In memory of Bernie. From Debbie and Andy Woodard
In memory of Bernie. From Debbie and Andy Woodard
In memory of Bernie
Fondest memories of Bernie at Crabble with Nic shouting for the mighty Whites!! Sleep well Dear Friend xx Love to the family.
Fond memories of my old friend Bernie. I will miss your gentle silliness xxx
So sorry for the loss of your wonderful Dad, Father-in-law and Grandad. We are grateful to have known Bernie Duncan, - rest in peace
I'll always remember the fun memories with Bernie and our families together in Corfu growing up and most recently at one of the family parties where us youngsters & Bernie stayed awake into the early hours outside giggling away round the firepit!
Sending you all so much love and thinking of you at this difficult time. Lots of love, Helena & Alex xxx
We are so sorry for your loss and thinking of all of you at this difficult time. Andrew and Katz
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all and my memories of Bernie at this sad time X
Great photo - Amy this is how I will always remember your Dad!
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