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Christy Litster posted a condolence
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Peter Duck was such an outstanding teacher. Years after I graduated from Ryersonand began to teach fashion illustration myself, I would always relay the little bits of brilliance bestowed upon my by Peter Duck. I was just telling my husband that "You know, Peter Duck alwags told me to stop before I thought I was done drawing, and it changed my life." He cured the tightness in my work and freed me from overcomplicating everything. I still use that advice all the time.
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Gail planted a tree in memory of Peter Duck
Monday, September 29, 2025
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for Peter, A good friend and a great colleague , you are much missed...love, Gail
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Gail Rutherford posted a condolence
Monday, September 29, 2025
Peter and I met at Ryerson in 75; both starting work there together. We quickly bonded over shared classes and worked together creating new curriculum. I had just arrived to work in Canada and Peter was a good friend from the start; we went on to have many years as colleagues and friends. He was always so lively and warm , and he was a joy to work with, we had a lot of fun together teaching, working with fashion shows, following the scene in Toronto. I was so lucky to have him in my life through all those years, my daughter Susana also has fond memories. My sad good wishes to Peter and the family. We have all lost the strong loving heart he embodied ,and will not forget.
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Kate posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
I just learned of Peter Duck's passing. As a student of the Ryerson fashion program in the 90's, he was the definition of a supportive and generous instructor, and a lovely man. The world needs more people like him. My sincere condolences to all his loved ones - he is fondly remembered by so many.
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Inga Belge posted a condolence
Thursday, June 5, 2025
This makes me so sad.
What a fabulous human being! His passing will leave a great void in so many lives and spaces and parties and gatherings of good people.
My sincere condolences to Peter and family and friends.
You are all, in my thoughts and in my heart.
Inga
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Jan Hill posted a condolence
Monday, May 26, 2025
I knew Peter through the fashion industry when he was at Ryerson and I was at Simpsons and The Bay and then we met again through the ACO Port Hope . An incredible human being , always helpful with a smile and so knowledgeable in so many areas . He was greatly respected throughout the industry and last APRIL very kindly emceed the first fashion show at The Art Gallery of Northumberland and on behalf of the Board of the AGN we will be forever grateful .
To dear Peter , husband of so many glorious years together , my heart goes out to you !
Jan Hill
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Susan Langdon uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, May 25, 2025
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Peter was my illustration prof at TMU back in the day, and I remember how encouraging and helpful he was. He was everyone's favourite prof because he was so kind, friendly, helpful and supportive. After graduating, we became friends and in 2017, I organized a luncheon for Peter to thank him for helping so many of us launch our careers. Around 40 people attended, mostly TMU alumni, and everyone was happy to see him again. Here are a few images from that event. I will forever miss Peter; he was such a lovely, authentic and sincere person. My heart goes out to Peter's family and loved ones. He was a very special person.
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Shelley Wickabrod posted a condolence
Sunday, May 25, 2025
I will always remember the two Peters for their kindness and friendship. I first noticed they had moved to Port Hope when I read in the paper that Peter Duck was cycling for a cause. I thought to myself... great a peer has moved in to town.
I had the great fortune of dining with them at their beautiful home when they invited me to join them and their close friend James Fowler. We had a lovey evening. Complete with champagne.
One other memorable moment was at The Independent. A grocery store here in Port Hope. I was standing on the curb talking to a man who was asking for directions to the 401. Peter Duck saw me as they drove by and stopped their car to inquire as to whether I was safe. I was smitten with their chivalry. I was fine and the man was great. I hope he made it to the 401.
Rest in Peace dear Peter and be sure to look up Peter Laurence and Bernard McGee when you get home.
with love, Shelley Wickabrod.
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Nat Ratner posted a condolence
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Peter changed the course of my life. I would not have made it into the fashion programme at Ryerson if it wasn’t for Peter. My portfolio was terrible (I was not very artistic) but I did have a 3 min promo video from a fashion show I produced in high school on VHS. We had to go hunting for the VHS player during my interview and after he saw that, his whole face changed. I knew then I got in.
I will never forget his encouragement and support during my time at Ryerson. I bet there are hundreds, if not thousands, of stories just like mine.
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Jonathan Aitken uploaded photo(s)
Friday, May 23, 2025
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I had the privilege and pleasure of sharing an office and a friendship with Peter for many years. He invited me to participate in the production of Mass Exodus—an event he had built into something very special over many years, but became so big he needed a little help. We had so much fun, we sometimes marvelled that we were getting paid for it! As we got to know each other professionally, our friendship grew. We shared a love of beer and motorcycling and got a chance to do both together. We continued to stay in touch as much as we could after retirement. Peter has been a positive and caring influence on my life. He was a good friend. I'll miss him.
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Linda posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, May 23, 2025
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Our home is full of memories of Peter. All the treasures that he helped us acquire at the ACO Auction. The patio lights that we bought when we all went on an end of season bargain hunting mission to Port Perry. The many trees that we bought together at the Baltimore Valley Garden Centre. The sunroom full of geraniums that he taught me how to overwinter. Peter will be forever with us everywhere, especially in our hearts. We love you Peter and we will miss you terribly.
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John MacNamara posted a condolence
Friday, May 23, 2025
We met Peter way back in the 70’s and had many fun times. We visited each other’s country homes and went for meals, especially brunch. Get togethers focused on food and good times.
One particularly memorable time we visited Peter and Peter in Palm Springs a few years ago. Days were spent exploring the area and planning where to go for dinner. Eating was a very big part of that visit. One day we had plans for a nice meal at one of the finer restaurants and decided to leave the cars and go by Uber. We were treated to a memorable ride by an aspiring singer. She called herself Ima Starr. We thought she may have gotten a little ahead of herself when she came up with that one. Nevertheless she kept us laughing with stories of her career, real and imagined. She drove a big SUV with gaudy ornaments and lights around the inside. It was like being in a carnival and it set the tone for a very amusing evening.
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The family of Peter Kersteman Duck uploaded a photo
Thursday, May 22, 2025
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