Harold F. Duncan

Duncan, Harold F., 92, of Wiscasset, died August 14, 2007, at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta. Arrangements are under the care of Staples Funeral Home, Gardiner.     Wiscasset – Harold F. Duncan, 92, formerly of Gardiner passed away Tuesday, August 14 at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta. He was born on February 25, 1915 in Presque Isle, the son of Lewis and Gertrude French Duncan. He graduated from High School in Presque Isle and was a farmer there for 35 years before relocating to Gardiner in 1972.
    Harold served honorably in the US Army during World War II from 1942-1945. His headquarters and service company was the 313th Engineer Battalion where he received the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, and European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon.
    He was predeceased by his brother Merle Duncan and his sister Elva Annas.
    He is survived by his wife of 65 years Elizabeth McCann Duncan of Wiscasset, three children Susanne Soule and husband Ray of Wiscasset, Sally Lausier and husband Peter of Mobile, Alabama, and John D. Duncan and wife Sally of Falmouth, sister Madelene Merchant of Ellsworth, 6 grandchildren Michelle, Matthew, Nicole, Renee, Jonathon, and Caroline, 11 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
    A memorial service with military honors was held on Monday, August 20 at 2PM in the chapel of the New Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta.
    In lieu of flowers, donations in Harold’s memory may be made to Miles Memorial Hospital, Development Office, Attn. Scott Shott, 35 Miles St., Damariscotta, ME 04543.  Arrangements are under the care of Staples Funeral Home, Gardiner.