Kenn passed away peacefully in his sleep in Victoria at Veterans Memorial Lodge.
Predeceased by his wife Shirley, brother Stan, mother Cora May and father William Francis. Survived by beloved son Stephen (Catherine), Grandpa to Erin (David), Shannon (Paul, Kole), Sisters, Donna Brown, Patricia Vosper and all his nieces and nephews.
Kenn was born in Vancouver (Vancouver General Hospital). He joined the Merchant Marines and later moved to Victoria where he trained to become a plumber and mechanic. In 1952 he started working with the B.C. Electric Company as a bus operator and advanced to General Manager in Victoria in 1983. In 1985 Kenn became a Vice President of Victoria and Small Community Systems. Kenn retired in April 1988.
Kenn met the love of his life Shirley in 1948 and they were married in February 1949 and had 59 wonderful years together.
Sadly missed….. and lovingly remembered.
A Celebration of Life was held Friday March 11, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the Sequoia Center at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC V8Y1B4
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations to the Alzheimer Society.
Condolences may be offered to the family below. To view service click below.
McCall Gardens
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Colleen Olague
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Marnie Hawksworth I have so many fond memories of my Uncle Kenn. He was one of the best uncles ever. He always reminded me of my dad. I got to work with him at BC Transit. A terrific boss as well. I will miss him dearly. My condolences to Steve, Cathy and family.
Your loving niece Marnie
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Josie Willock Please accept my sincere condolences.
I have fond memories of our times together with Shirley and Kenn. Archie and I enjoyed many dinners and New Year’s celebrations with them. I remember Kenn as the ultimate gentleman, always.
May your memories be a comfort to you in the coming years.
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Mona T Bevis I have many wonderful and fond memories of all the fun trips the four of us took together. So I say a sad farewell to a wonderful and exceptional friend. My sincere and heart felt condolences to Stephen, Cathy and family…Please hug each other for me..Mona Bevis
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Gordon -Cecile Healey Sincere condolences to Stephen and family. Kenneth was a most kind and generous veteran who will be sorely missed.
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Gordon -Cecile Healey Cecile and I wish to express our heart felt condolences to the family. Ken was a very gracious and intelligent man. A proud veteran who contributed to our freedom.
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Ron & Fran Drolet Our deepest sympathies to the family. Kenn was a great mentor, boss and colleague during our time together at BC Transit. He was also a good friend to us for many years after.
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Barbara and John Vosper You led a wonderful life and will be greatly missed by all your family and those you loved
Our condolences and heart felt sympathies.
John and Barbara Vosper
Working for Mr. Mawdley (..still cannot call him Kenn!) was a dream job. He was not only a wonderful, thoughtful and generous boss, but a good friend to me and my family and especially enjoyed visits by our then 3 year old Lana. Our friendship continued long after his retirement and we’re so happy to have known him and Shirley who he has now joined once again. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Colleen and Jose Olague