A Veteran of the Second World War, Ms. Duncan was a Sick Berth Attendant serving with the Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service (WRENS). She was President of the WRENS Association and is currently serving as Sgt-at-Arms & Service Officer with the Women's Legion Ex-Service Branch 182. She is a devoted member of the Royal Canadian Naval Association and served as Secretary and currently serves as Service Officer. Ms. Duncan is also on the Canada Remembers Committees and is working to increase awareness of the importance of commemoration and assisting others in attending remembrance activities and events. Despite her commitments, Ms. Duncan still manages the time to volunteer as Membership Director with the Kiwanis Oak Bay Seniors Co-Op, where she devotes much deserved attention to finding affordable housing for Veterans and help for anyone needing assisted living and medical care. Ms. Duncan has worked since 2003 with Mr. Blake Heathcote on the project "Testaments of Honour." She diligently volunteers her time to assist him in interviewing remaining war Veterans to obtain their stories for his books.