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Brother Eric Durnford Taken Suddenly Following STC_Connor Memorial

9/21/2021

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​Brothers
 
It is with enormous sadness and sorrow that I am letting you know that our Brother Eric Durnford has passed into the Chapter Eternal. I just spoke with Nancy Barteaux and she told me he passed in his sleep at his sister place in Red Deer whom he was visiting after the fabulous time he had at the STC event in Kelowna.
Sadly Eric and I were to meet for a coffee upon his return after having postponed it a couple of times because of our schedules….a clear message to not postpone any opportunity you have to spend with a family member….life is so damn short.
Eric was my big brother at Sig. He married Penny Cunningham, a high school classmate of mine who challenged me for scholastic achievements and who asked Eric to rush me at Sigma Chi before I knew what fraternities were
 
Nancy has asked that we keep the response downlow as her and the family are still gathering their thoughts and emotions.
 
 
All Honour To His Name.
 
Duke
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On the day of his hole-in-one of which he was so proud….

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Andy Durnford link
9/23/2021 07:20:34 am

Thank you Duke for your kind words about our father. He cherished his Sig brothers and was so excited about each and every event in recent years.

My brother Ben and I are deeply saddened by his unexpected passing, but take tremendous solace in knowing how much support and sense of belonging he derived from his Sigma Chi brothers.

We are so very proud of our father and of the many relationships he nurtured over his lifetime. Sigma Chi is a true brotherhood and without a doubt, part of our family DNA.

As young boys, we watched our father work (a little too) hard, support people, get involved in our community, and make a real difference to those whom he encountered along the way. Ben and I learned a great deal from this and live our lives this way to the best of our ability. I recognize these characteristics as those which he was honoured for in the Balfour award. Your values not only impact your brothers, but ripple through generations. For this we thank you.
In Hoc Signo Vinces - and conquer he did.

PS. Was he actually on the winning team last week? (such is the rumour, but I'll need to confirm as I know his game all too well)

Thank you all,

Andy & Ben Durnford
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