On Thursday, December 19th, 2019 we lost our beloved Dusan, peacefully in his sleep. Born August 14th, 1939 in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, he obtained a degree in forestry from Belgrade University and moved to Canada in January of 1968. He spent the next 45 years living in northern Ontario with his late wife, Elizabeth (Betty), and their three children, Mihailo (of Ottawa, ON, married to Anya with four children, Jacob, Maya, Angus and Nolan), Alexandra Lamond (of Victoria BC, married to Simon with two children, Micah and Paisley), and Dawn (of Toronto ON, married to James Downe).
He retired from the Ministry of Natural Resources in 1996 and was a proud contributing member of the Nipissing Masonic Lodge for 30 years. After being devastated by Elizabeth’s death to cancer in 2011, he received a new lease on life when he met and married Ljiljana Music in Victoria, BC where he has lived since 2014.
In Victoria, he is missed by a large extended family and community. He is survived by his sister, Dushanka Beara (married to Mirko Beara of Burlington, ON) and her two children Stevan and Dragana; his step-children, Natasha Laketic (husband Nenad and their daughter Katarina) and Srjan Music (wife Sara with daughters Maya, Nevena and Sasha). The impact of his loss is immeasurably felt by all those who knew and loved him.
A Service and Reception to celebrate his life will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC on Tuesday, December 24th, 2019 at 10:00 am.
Please consider a donation to a charity of your choice in Dusan’s name in lieu of flowers.
Condolences may be left to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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elizabeth swanson
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BUNTY (ELIZABITH) SWANSON DEAR LJILJANA, ALEX AND FAMILY, WE WERE SO SORRY AND SHOCKED TO HEAR OF DULE’S DEATH. GLAD WE SAW YOU A YEAR AGO IN VICTORIA FOR LUNCH. WE WILL ESPECIALLY MISS THE LONG DEBATES ABOUT POLITICS–THIS WAS USUALLY AT THE BEACH WHERE WE ALL CONGREGATED TO SWIM EACH SUMMER. DULE WAS SO PROUD OF HIS FAMILY AND HIS CARE OF BETTY WHEN SHE WAS AILING WAS EXEMPLARY. AND WHAT A DELIGHT AND BLESSING WHEN HE MET AND MARRIED LJILJANA!!! HE REALLY ENJOYED GOING BACK TO THE OLD COUNTRY WITH HER.
YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYERS AND WE WILL MEET AGAIN. OUR DONATION IN HIS NAME WILL GO TO PRESERVATION OF THE NORTH BAY ESCARPMENT AND/OR THE TROUT LAKE ASSOCIATION. BUNTY AND ROY SWANSON
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Gordon and Judy McKay Ljiljana, Mihalo, Alexander, Dawn and families. Our deepest condolences to you all.
We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the loss of our dear friend. Dule was a devoted friend, father, husband, grand father and Masonic lodge member. Each summer, we so looked forward to his annual visit when he stayed at our home in North Bay. We will certainly miss these visits during which we shared many meals, conversations and memories. We will forever cherish his memory. Rest in peace dear friend.
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Bob & Judy Judy Pronovost Dusan (Dule), it was an honour to have know such a kind, generous and friendly and gentle man as yourself. Sincerest and heart felt condolences from Judy and I to your families. You are with god. Rest in peace my friend.
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Suzie Smith Dear Alex and Simon,
I never had the pleasure of meeting your father but I am certain on knowing you that he must have been an amazing individual, a wonderful father and loving, kind, gentleman.
My sincere condolences to you and all your family!
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Tom McParland Dusan
Enjoyed your company during my year as DDGM, you were to follow me and we had many chats on the condition of Masonry in Nipissing East District. We had a special bond by sharing RW Bro. Hank McMullen’s regalia, you with his apron and myself with his collar. A true bond we were happy to share. Rest in peace my freind.
Tom
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Ben Moulton Ben Moulton
My sincere condolences to his two families, here in Ontario and in British Columbia. I think back to the many trips we had together during his year as District Deputy Grand Master. Particularly those travelling North during the winter months. A friendship that extended until the present. Vivid discussions about how his Volkswagen was superior to my Buick and on and on. I’ll miss our regular e-mails and phone calls.
Rest in peace my brother.
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Zoki Mbolekwa My heartfelt condolences to family and friends. Dusan interviewed me for my entry into masonry. He was a true gentleman in every respect. Сажаљења
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James Brien My dear Dusan,
I am so sorry that you have gone from this life so soon. I value the times that we talked together about the old country and politics. I was happy to be able to help comfort you in our extensive talks over coffee at your place after you had lost Betty and were feeling low. I was happy to help and serve you in your year as our DDGM and glad to work with you for the betterment of our Lodge and the Craft. Thank you for supporting my Friend-to-Friend efforts. Go with God.
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Larry Harper R.I.P. Duly….a true gentle man. You will be missed by all who had the pleasure if knowing you.
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Peter Murray Dule. My special friend.
We are eternal. Our chats will be missed. Too much fun. We had bonded.
Special prayers for your family upon hearing the news of the passing. He loved life. He loved his family.
A devoted man.
Rest in peace my friend.
Peter Murray
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Peter Murray Duke. My special friend.
We r eternal. Our chats will be missed. Too much fun. We had bonded.
Special prayers for your family upon hearing the news of the passing. He loved life. He loved his family.
A devoted man.
Rest in peace my friend.
Peter Murray
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Dave Bennett Terribly shocked and saddened to receive the news. Aurore and I have fond memories of a humble, generous and a true gentleman.
Our sincere condolences!
DEAR LJILJANA, ALEX AND FAMILY, WE WERE SO SORRY AND SHOCKED TO HEAR OF DULE’S DEATH. GLAD WE SAW YOU A YEAR AGO IN VICTORIA FOR LUNCH. WE WILL ESPECIALLY MISS THE LONG DEBATES AABOUT POLITICS–THIS WAS USUALLY AT THE BEACH WHERE WE ALL CONGREGATED TO SWIM EACH SUMMER. DULE WAS SO PROUD OF HIS
FAMILY AND HIS CARE OF BETTY WHEN SHE WAS AILING WAS EXEMPLARY. AND WHAT A DELIGHT AND BLESSING WHEN HE MET AND . MARRIED LJILJANA!!! HE REALLY ENJOYED GOING BACK TO THE OLD COUNTRY WITH HER.
YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYERS AND WE WILL MEET AGAIN. OUR DONATION IN HIS NAME WILL GO TO PRESERVATION OF THE NORTH BAY ESCARPMENT AND/OR THE TROUT LAKE ASSOCIATION. BUNTY AND ROY SWANSON