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It is with great sadness that the family of Ellen Duggan of Cambridge, Ontario announce
her peaceful passing in the early hours of March 3, 2025 at home, surrounded by loving
family.
Ellen is survived by her beloved John (husband of 64 years) and by her children,
Michael (Stacey), Tina (Bill), Christopher (Nina), sister Christine and brother Fritz
(Vienna, Austria). She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Aaron, Victoria,
Georgia, Marley and Liam.
Ellen was born on January 14, 1940 to Heinrich and Christine Rubig in Vienna, Austria.
After coming to Canada in 1959, Ellen and John settled in London, Ontario.
After a period living in Mississauga, the family moved to Cambridge, Ontario in 1973.
Ellen was a long-time member of the Cambridge Hiking Herd, a board member of Third
Age Learning, and the Stephen Lewis Foundation (Afri-nanas). She was an avid hiker,
skier and tennis player and loved the outdoors. She also enjoyed her weekly online
bridge game.
A celebration of Ellen’s life will be held on Sunday May 4, 2025 from 2-4 pm at Club 80,80 Beasley Crescent, Cambridge, ON.
Please RSVP to John at john_duggan@rogers.com
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Cambridge Memorial
Hospital, and to the Grand River Cancer Centre in Kitchener, to whom the family is
deeply grateful.
Special thanks go to the oncology team and the nurses and staff who cared for Ellen.
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7 Guestbook Entries
March 9, 2025 | Cheryl Kewley
Sorry to hear of Ellen’s passing. I enjoyed our chats along the many hikes over the years. My thoughts are with your whole family. I know you have lots of cherished memories to share.
March 9, 2025 | Ray and Elaine Pleasance
Please accept our deepest sympathies. It was an honour to know Ellen. May the many beautiful memories and moments you shared bring you peace.
March 10, 2025 | Valerie Millen
My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. I had not seen Ellen in a few years but we used to hike together and have wonderful chats along the way. She will be missed.
March 12, 2025 | Mary Louise Robertson
John, Tina and family I am sad to hear of Ellen’s death. You are in my thoughts and heart.
Mary Louise Robertson
March 12, 2025 | Sarah Robertson
I am saddened to hear of your loss. Ellen was such a dear friend to our mom. I remember her as being so active, kind and a good sense of humour. She loved all the things our mom did – bridge, hiking, book club, tennis, any and all opportunities to socialize. My heart goes out to you all. Sarah Robertson xox
March 14, 2025 | Jane Blokland
So sorry to hear this. We have known Ellen since 1982. Shared many happy times with her. Our deepest condolences.
Jane and Dan.
May 30, 2025 | Ruth Thompson
Our condolences to John and family. Ellen was a gracious soul.
Ruth and Derek Thompson