Kenneth Edward IRVINE

1924 - 2021

KENNETH EDWARD IRVINE 1924 - 2021 It is with profound sadness that the family of Kenneth (Ken) Edward Irvine announces his death on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the age of 97. He was predeceased by his wife of 70 years, Marg Irvine (Hodgson) in December 2020. Ken will be greatly missed by his seven children - Diane (Phil) Davis, Ron Irvine, Linda (Dan Benor) Irvine, Caroline (Doug) Somers, Doug Irvine, Nancy (Dave) Campbell and Janet (Sheldon) Toner, his nineteen grandchildren - Heather Davis, Alison Davis, Marcy Davis, Neil Irvine, Michelle Irvine, Emily Irvine, Paul Irvine, Alex Irvine, Rachel Berry, Jenna Sapiano, Andrew Sapiano, Mathew Sapiano, Caitlin Wright, Michael Somers, Scott Campbell, Erin Campbell, Meghan Loach, Sebastian Toner, Ben Toner and his seven great grandchildren - Violet and Arthur Berry, Isla and Owen Sapiano, Claire and Jane Bekolay, and Morgan Wylie. Ken grew up in Grand Valley, Ontario and obtained his B.Sc. and Masters of Engineering from the University of Toronto in 1946 and 1947. He had a long and successful career at DuPont Canada. He was very proud of the contributions he made to DuPont, with his favourite achievement being the introduction of plastic milk bags for use in Canada. He enjoyed moving to Montreal when he started with Dupont as a young professional and built a very strong network of adventurous friends with whom he enjoyed many outdoor activities. Ken was very active and loved to ski, sail and bike into his 90s. He loved to travel and experience new cultures. He was very proud of the accomplishments of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and was blessed to have many family celebrations. A family service will be held virtually. A joint memorial service for Marg and Ken will be held will be held at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 130 Clergy Street East, Kingston, Ontario in the fall. Memorial donations may be made in Ken's name to University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. Funeral care entrusted to Kelly Funeral Home - Kanata Chapel. 580 Eagleson Road, Kanata, ON, K2M 1H4. 613-591-6580.