It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Duncan Arthur Walkom, who passed away peacefully at Tri-County Mennonite Homes in Stratford on 27 August 2025, at the age of 71.
Duncan was the beloved son of the late Arthur O. Walkom and Grace I. Walkom. He is survived by his sister Jennifer L. Gibson (Robert), twin sister Della M. Young (Ian), and brother David B. Walkom, along with their families.
After completing his studies at Centennial College and DeVry Institute of Technology in Toronto, Duncan travelled coast to coast across Canada. He worked in the logging industry on the Fraser River in B.C. before accepting a position as a survey technician with Northwest Geophysical in Thunder Bay, where he enjoyed assignments working alone in the far north.
In 1980, Duncan suffered life-altering injuries in a motor vehicle accident in Thunder Bay, an event that reshaped the course of his life. Through extensive rehabilitation, family support, and his own determination, he rebuilt his life and carried on with resilience.
Duncan will be remembered for his magnetic personality and love of the outdoors, fishing, music, carving, and playing darts. He took joy in walking and stopping to talk with people, always leaving a smile on their faces.
He will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.
Private family arrangements have been entrusted to Francis Chapel of the Glendinning Funeral Home, Tavistock, with interment to take place at a later date in Avondale Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to Stratford General Hospital may be made through the funeral home. Personal condolences can be shared at www.francisfh.ca
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