MacDuff, Michael Norman

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Norman MacDuff (Mike), peacefully on Sept. 10th at Hawkesbury General Hospital, with family by his side at the age of 75. He is reunited with his parents, Percy MacDuff and Ella (Smith) MacDuff. Mike was predeceased by an infant sister, Myrna June, and a niece, Erin Dawn MacDuff. Mike leaves his wife Dawn (Nixon) and three beloved children that he was so proud of: Kelly (Tim Lamb), Brodie and Ryan, and three cherished granddaughters, Brinley, Tegan and Edie. He is survived by brothers Alan (Elaine) and Donnie (Janine), and many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Raised on his parents’ farm in East Hawkesbury, Mike attended a rural school for elementary education, then Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute. Post secondarily, he attended Queen’s University in Kingston, where he obtained two degrees (B.A. Psychology and a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education). After graduation he was introduced to life insurance and financial planning. He had found his “niche” and had a successful career, winning many business awards as a Sun Life agent and eventually becoming a broker for several companies. Mike believed in volunteerism and was a proud member of the Hawkesbury Rotary Club. He was recognized in the Rotary year of 2016–2017 with the Paul Harris Fellow Award for community service. In more recent years, he was able to follow other passions, which included gardening and flowers, gladiolus and dahlias being his favourites. The family would like to extend their gratitude and thanks to all health care providers at HGH and OGH for their exceptional care. Family and friends are invited to offer their condolences on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Hillcrest Funeral Home, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A private memorial service will follow. In honour of Mike’s passion for sports and volunteerism, memorial donations can be made in his name to: VKH Rockets Minor Broomball – [email protected], Camp Amy Molson – campamymolson.com/donate, or Beyond 21 – beyond21.org/donate. Special prizes in his honour will be donated to the VKH Agricultural Society flower division.