Born on March 28, 1936 in Victoria, BC Ken passed away peacefully on June 12, 2023 after living his life here. He will be missed by his wife Marilyn, son Larry (Renée), daughters Janice (Ross) and Sharon (Bob), sister Georgina (Dave), his grandchildren Kyle, Spencer (Tiiu), Sophia (Seth), Brad (Nicole), Dane (Emilia), Lily and great-granddaughter Hazel, as well as his niece, nephews and many friends. Ken graduated from Vic High, became a successful electronics technician and enjoyed being an amateur Ham radio operator as VE7ANT. He will be remembered for his kindness and great sense of humour. Thank you to the staff at Aberdeen Hospital (Landsdowne Unit) and Royal Jubilee Hospital (ER and 6 South) for his excellent care.
No service by his request.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Peter and Margit Sosnowski
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Bonnie Smith Marilyn and family, I am so very sorry for your loss in the passing of Ken. I very much enjoyed getting to know Ken a bit at the monthly Tillicum staff luncheons over the last several years. Memories of his kindness and his smile always bring an answering smile to my heart.
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Cheryl Hames I remember Ken’s ability to calm animals and small babies, and of course his great sense of humour. I’m grateful to have him as my uncle. My heart is with you Marilyn and your family and with my mom, his sister as you all navigate this difficult time.
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Louise Alexander With my deepest sympathy.
May every cherished memory of Ken bring you lasting comfort in the days ahead.
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Sarah Brickett Marilyn, my condolences to you and your family.
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Judy Tomlinson Marilyn, my thoughts are with you and your family as you deal with Ken’s passing. He was a lovely man. I hope to be able to be part of the collective Tillicum hug on July 4th. Much love going your way.
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Marjorie Helland Marilyn and family – so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. My condolences to you. I’ll always remember our paddling times and going for coffee or lunch afterwards. Good times with good people – happy memories to draw upon.
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Bruce Wight Marilyn, Georgina and all your family we are so sorry for your loss in the passing of Ken Bruce & Jeannie
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Anne Boldt I can see a HAM AND EGGS BREAKFAST MEETING on the ‘distant horizon’ coming soon. My Dad would be in attendance with all the rest of the ham radio folk in that far away place.
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Robert C Jewsbury Our condolences to you and your family, Marilyn. It was a surprise reading Ken‘s obituary in this morning‘s newspaper. We looked for you both at VE7DDD, Bob Macintosh’s service. Bob’s daughter explained you had both been in hospital with Covid. I hope you are staying healthy. I drive past your house occasionally because our daughter’s family lives only a block away.
Robert Jewsbury, VE7BSJ
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Jean Chandler My sincerest condolences for your loss. Ken was a regular member of VCKC for many years and is fondly remembered.
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Vic Marshall Marilyn & family, my condolences. I enjoyed working with Ken at the Forest Service when I was the new one. Those were the boom years and enjoyed travelling with him on trips around the province installing new repeater sites.
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Val Kinnear Marilyn and family, my condolences to you all on Kens passing. I remember hearing stories of Kens interests while working at Tillicum Elem. Hold his memory close to your hearts.
Marilyn, our deepest condolences to you and your family.