Kenneth Walter MAYCOCK

MAYCOCK, Kenneth Walter July 29, 1935 April 27, 2012 Ken was born in Victoria and started his career as an Optician in the Victoria Maycock Optical family business. In 1961 he moved to Nanaimo where he opened his own dispensary. After many successful years in both Nanaimo and Port Alberni he decided to relocate to Parksville and had just completed his 60th Year as an Optician" when he suffered a debilitating stroke. Ken was always a lover of animals and cherished his Hidden Valley Hobby Farm where he raised chickens, beef cattle and sheep. For over 20 years Ken was a very active member in Kiwanis. He loved sports, enjoyed fishing trips and the Rodeo gang at Coombs (in particular his buddy Randy Colley). Ken is survived by his children: Ken, Lori, Kevin, Tracy, Brady and Ashley, eight grandchildren, one great granddaughter and his sister Norma and brothers Brian and Bruce. He will be joining his canine family Shadow, Hennesey, Lonny, Kaylee and Coal who gave him many years of happiness. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Mt. Tolmie Hospital for their care and compassion. A Celebration of Life will be held on July 8th, 2012 at 2:00 pm at McCall Bros. Family Centre, Johnson and Vancouver Street, Victoria, BC. 655830