Duncan Alexander Chute

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved Duncan Alexander Chute. Duncan taught all of us about kindness, acceptance and unconditional love. He was one of God’s greatest masterpieces! 

Duncan lost his battle with cancer on Monday, July 31, 2023 at the age of 66 years. 

Duncan was born April 28, 1957 in Edmonton, AB to Donald John Chute and Catherine (Kay) nee MacRae. In 1960 the Chute Family moved from Edmonton to Calgary where Duncan resided until his death. 

He worked for over 25 years for Calgary Interfaith Thrift Stores where his mother Kay was the Managing Director and was instrumental in setting up the Calgary stores. Duncan worked there until the stores closed in 2007. For most of his life (over 45 years) he was part of the Calgary L’Arche community and lived in the Annapurna home before he was hospitalized and went into hospice care. He loved his community and they loved and supported him back up until the time of his passing. 

Duncan is survived by his oldest and dearest friend Basil Owen of Calgary, AB, brother Michael Chute & Patricia Brosseau of Summerland, BC, sister Linda & Bob Bolack of London, Ont, brother Don & Donna Chute of Calgary, AB and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, and cousins.

He is predeceased by his father Donald Chute, mother Catherine Chute, sister Patty Lockhart, nephew Alex Chute as well as aunts Teresa, Margo, Dorothy, and Cecile, uncles Joe, Leo, Vic, Bill, Jack and cousins Teresa, Kathy, Janine. 

Many thanks to the staff of Calgary L’Arche Community who made Duncan feel safe and loved in his final days and showered him with love and friendship always. 

Go rest high on that mountain Duncan. 

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 5340 4 Street SW, Calgary, AB, on Friday, August 4, 2023 at 11 am with a reception lunch to follow.

If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Duncan to:

L'Arche Association of Calgary, 307 57 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2H 2T6. Or using the link below

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/29c55b90-f526-4470-8199-181c2cb0bc09