Birth and marriage info. William's birth certificate has the date on it for his older sister, 1.10.1907, as his father quoted the wrong date when registering him. William also mentioned that he is an active member of the Church of England. (William D. conversation 15.4.96)
1921 Census. George Frederick Duckering, head 42 yrs 4 mths married born Wragby, Lincs, Joiner (Builders) for W Appleby & Son, Builders at Casstle Boulevard. Ethel Annie Duckering, wife, 37 yrs 8 mths married born Newark, Nottinghamshire, home duties. George Philip Duckering, son 14 yrs 11 mths born Nottingham, Office Boy, Donald & Co, lace manufacturer at Kayes Walk. Alice Maude Duckering, daughter 13 yrs 8 mths born Nottingham at school. Sidney William Duckering, son age 10 yrs 8 mths born Nottingham at school. Kathleen mary Duckering, daughter 7 yrs 7 mths born Nottingham at school. John Stanley Duckering, son, 7 mths born Nottingham.
ObituaryPublished in the Loughborough Echo on 8th February 2008 (Distributed in Loughborough)
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DUCKERING William Sydney Peacefully in his sleep on the 22nd January 2008 at Randolph House, Scunthorpe, aged 97 years. Beloved husband of the late Edna, father of Jill, Hilary and Peter, father-in-law of Christopher, Richard and Margaret, much loved grandfather of Nichola, Richard, Justin, Duncan, Megan, Clive and Fiona, also great- grandfather of Aiden, Christopher, Abigail, Elliot, Christopher, James, Finley, James and Matthew, and a dear brother of Kathleen and John. Would friends please meet at St. Lawrence's Church, Scunthorpe on Friday 8th February 2008 at 12.15pm for Service prior to private family committal at Woodlands Crematorium, Scunthorpe. Family flowers only please but donations if desired may be sent made payable to J. Naylor Funeral Directors, Comforts Avenue, Scunthorpe. To then be given to the family's chosen Charity. All friends welcome at Jill and Chris's house following the Church Service.