Elizabeth P. (Payson) Duncan, 86, of Marion died December 24 in her home. She was the widow of the late Robert R. Duncan, Jr. and the daughter of the late Randolph and Elizabeth (Codman) Payson.

She was born in Chicago and lived in Centerville for many years before moving to Marion in 1966.

Mrs. Duncan graduated from the Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Connecticut and attended the Parsons School of Design in New York.

A kind and giving person, Betsy spent over forty years in dedicated service to her community and was a very active member of Saint Gabriel's Episcopal Church in Marion. At the church, she served on many committees including Project Help, church fairs, rummage sales, and various dinners and functions. She enjoyed being a member of the handbell choir.

Betsy's pride and joy was the "Toy Project," an annual collection of carefully restored toys, teddy bears, and books that she and her closest friends made new and donated at Christmas for local families in need. This was a family tradition started in Chicago that she continued in Marion.

She was a Cub Scout den mother, a volunteer at Damian's Food Pantry in Wareham, and was always willing to help with local activities and charitable organizations.

She is survived by her three sons, Robert R. Duncan, III, Randolph P. Duncan, and Theodore S. Duncan, all of Marion, her daughter Elizabeth D. Ladner of Rochester, and her seven grandchildren Susan D. Cervino, Bonnie P. Duncan, Robert R. Duncan, IV, Benjamin R. Ladner, Dustin A. Ladner, Catherine Duncan and Holly M. Duncan.

A memorial service in her honor will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 3 at St. Gabriel's Church, 124 Front Street in Marion.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Southcoast Cancer Treatment Center, 200 Mill Road, Rochester, MA 02719

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