Kevin Patrick Whelan

WHELAN, Kevin (Ken) Patrick October 24, 1946 - September 16, 2016 It is with heavy hearts and love that we announce the passing of our husband, father and grandfather on Friday, September 16th at the age of 69 years. Ken passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 44 years, Corinne (nee Parslow), his children Jennifer (Marc), Amanda (Aaron), Gregory, Spencer (Sherilyn), his grandchildren Kaitlyn, Jordan and Emily and his brother Gerry (Suzanne) as well as many other extended family members, nieces and nephews. Ken was born in Toronto and moved to Edmonton in 1970 to complete a Masters' Degree in Physical Education and play football at the University of Alberta, where he met and married Corinne. They worked together to raise their family and shared many happy times and holidays with their children. He supported his children's pursuits, especially sports, and was a dedicated, supportive and loving father. Ken was an outstanding, hardworking and dedicated teacher for 35 years (ECSD) who loved teaching and the children he taught and who valued the colleagues that he worked with. He shared his passion for sports in coaching many school teams and his sons' hockey and lacrosse. Ken loved to spend time with his family, play tennis, bicycle and canoe and had fond memories of a trip taken with friends on the Nahanni River. Ken and Corinne retired to Victoria, B.C. in 2010, where he continued to enjoy playing tennis, biking and the many social activities he and his wife shared with new friends. They pursued their dream of travelling and spent many weeks each year sailing and scuba diving on 'Barbados Bound' with friends in Thailand. They also cruised around Australia and to South America to stand atop Machu Picchu together. Ken will be remembered for the love and devotion he had for his family, the countless lives he touched throughout his teaching career, for his love of life, adventure, sports and sense of fun, all of which will forever be in our hearts. We are grateful to our friends and family for their love, support and prayers during Ken's final journey. We would like to extend an overwhelming thank you to Dr. Henri-Bhargava, the Staff at the Victoria General Hospital 6th floor Neuroscience Unit, and the Staff at Victoria Hospice for their exemplary and compassionate care. A celebration of Ken's life will be held in both Victoria and Edmonton at later dates. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Ken's name to Victoria Hospice.