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On September 24, 2017 in Cape Town, South Africa. Loving husband of Karen. Cherished father of Christopher and his wife Bonnie, Stephanie and her husband Nicolas and Curtis. Beloved grandpa of Riley, Alexis and Maleia (who were the center of Ken’s universe) and one yet to be born to Stephanie in January. Dear brother of Larry, Pearl, Phil and Jo.
Many of you will also be aware of Ken’s love of sport and especially his commitment to coaching Paralympic athletes where he coached Bermuda in the London Paralympics in 2012. Who will ever forget the sight of Ken in his pink Bermuda shorts at the opening ceremony?
Ken was a member of the Canadian Paralympic Committee and coached his son Curtis, who is a Canadian National wheelchair athlete at the 2016 games in Rio. Ken also had a great love of football, which he coached in Streetsville-Meadowvale for many years.
Visitation will be held on Sunday October 15, 2017 from 1-3 pm at St. John’s Dixie Cemetery & Crematorium, 737 Dundas St. E., Mississauga, Ontario. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at St. John’s Dixie on Monday October 16, 2017 at 2pm, with visitation one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association 100 Sunrise AVe. Unit 101, Toronto, ON M4A 1B3 www.owsa.ca or the Cruisers Sports for the Physically Disabled 9-6975 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle, Suite 158, Mississauga, ON L5N 2V7. Click here to donate to Cruisers Sports
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19 Guestbook Entries
October 12, 2017 | Jill and Alan Day
It was a honour, and a delight, to meet Ken in Bermuda. Taken too soon, but such a strong legacy.
October 12, 2017 | Andrew Bosco
He motivated me to play and helped me to always stay positive
October 12, 2017 | Chris Hobbis
I can’t express how much my heart hurts with missing you but how wide my smile is remembering you. Thank you for letting me be part of your Life.
Sending love and sympathy to Karen, Chris, Bonnie, Rylie, Lexie, Stephie (plus 1), Nic, Maleia and Curtis.
Always Chris Hobbis
October 12, 2017 | Barbara Cooper
Ken’s memory will forever remain in our hearts & thoughts. May RIP.
October 12, 2017 | Bernadette
My prayers and condolences goes out to Ken’s family for their loss. Ken was an amazing person and I was privileged to have him as my sons football coach. He always brightened the day and will be truly missed by many
Bernadette & family
October 12, 2017 | Chris Hobbis
I don’t have any words that express the pain in my heart missing you but the smiles I have remembering you. Thanks for letting me be part of your life
Love Chris Hobbis
Sending all my love and sympathy Karen, Chris, Bonnie, Rylie, Lexie, Stephie and ?, Nic, Maleia, and Curtis
Always Chris Hobbis
October 13, 2017 | Archie
Deepest condolences and sympathies.
October 13, 2017 | Susan and Dave Morell
We only met Ken when we were able to see Jessica race but it was obvious he was a man with tremendous heart and a talented coach. Our thoughts and prayers are with his own family and his athletic family.
October 13, 2017 | Giselle Dias
What a beautiful person!. He will be greatly missed as will his million dollar smile. Condolences to his wife Karen and their family.
October 13, 2017 | Debbie Low
I will always remember Ken for his passion and commitment to para sport and to his family. His smile and laugh were infectious and he made your day better just by being around him. He will be deeply missed.
October 13, 2017 | Sheila
Ken was a man with a huge heart. his passion for Football and the kids he taught was displayed everyday on and off the field. He had a smile that made everyone smile. My boys Stephen and Andrew were previleged to have Ken as their coach.
He will be greatly missed.
Sheila Silva and the Wise boys Stephen and Andrew
October 13, 2017 | Evica Cavic
My deepest condolences to Keren and the family, so sad he was a good man and a very nice Neighbor. He will be missed.
October 13, 2017 | kippy
Ken was an amazing father, coach and role model, a truly amazing man with a big heart.
October 14, 2017 | Bev Healey
Sending our prayers,thoughts and love to you Karen and all of your family.
October 15, 2017 | Benjie and family
Our sincere sympathy to Karen and family for the sudden loss of their loved one, Ken. Our prayers are with you at this time and we are hoping you find comfort in the days and weeks to come. Ken will be missed by a loved community he left behind. His Cruiser family will miss him dearly. RIP neighbor.
October 16, 2017 | Herb and Carole Morell
We met Ken in Moncton during the Canadian Nationals when we were there to watch Jessica and Ken’s other athletes. We were impressed with his deep dedication to them and how they loved and respected him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family as they mourn his loss.
October 16, 2017 | Cameron Robertson
My deepest condolences to the Thom Family, and all who knew Ken.
Although our paths crossed only a few times, I held Ken in the highest of regards.
His efforts to forward the cause of disabled sports enabled athletes such as myself to not just sit on the sidelines, but to make our sporting related wishes come true.
He will be greatly missed.
Rest In Peace.
October 16, 2017 | Jessica Matassa
Ken,
Thanks so much for your help when I first started. I will never forget your assistance while I developed as an athlete and the contributions you made to this sport.
Your legacy will live on!
October 29, 2017 | Brenda Tait
I met Ken and his family many years ago through St. John Ambulance in Vancouver. I’ll always remember his big heart and his big smile. My deepest sympathies to Karen, Chris, Stephanie, Curtis and their families.