Basil Colin Duncanson

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. He is survived by his wife, Beverly (Weir); three daughters, Janie (Andre) Merks, Gaspereau; Brenda Duncanson, Hortonville; Jacqueline (John) Kelly, Toronto; three sons, Craig, Wolfville; Colin (Rhonda), Hortonville; Brad, Toronto; four grandchildren, Lacey (Whitney) Merks-Levy, Dre (Katie) Merks, Christopher Duncanson and Laura Duncanson; four great grandchildren, Piper Levy, Caeden Merks, Scarlet Merks and Caroline Merks. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation, by request. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2014 in the Willow Bank Cemetery, Wolfville, Reverend Gary Manthorne officiating. A reception will follow 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. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.