Globe and Mail

Wednesday January 27, 2010
McALPINE, Lieut. Gen. (retired) Duncan Alastair, of Kingston
Died peacefully in Florida on January 23, 2010, surrounded by family. He enjoyed life fully, supported for 57 years by his beloved wife, Bonnie, until her death in October 2003. He is missed by his children Lynn in Montreal, Bruce (Nancy) in Toronto, Keith (Rhonda) in Chicago, and Craig (Alice) in Montreal, as well as by his six grandchildren, and seven great- grandchildren.

Duncan joined the Black Watch (RHR) of Canada during World War II and the Black Watch was never far from his thoughts. When he retired from his military career including time in Europe and Viet Nam, he worked for a period for Brascan/Brascade and the Ontario Hospitals' Association before moving to Kingston. There, he invested actively in the university and his church, as well as finding time for his lifelong love of history. Throughout his life, Duncan's enthusiasm encouraged those around him to imagine and achieve things they might not have otherwise. In reflecting upon his life, he noted challenges and some successes, which he described as being made possible through the love and support of his family.

A ceremony to celebrate Duncan's life will be held on Saturday January 30 at 12:00 p.m. at Chalmers United Church, 212 Barrie Street, Kingston, Ontario. While flowers are appreciated, a donation to the charity of your choice in Duncan's name would be preferred, or to organizations that he himself supported (such as the Black Watch, Salvation Army, and Covenant House). For Military Protocol related issues, and Senior Serving Officers who wish to attend, you are encouraged to contact the Black Watch 514-496-1686 x246.

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