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Kenneth HAAPANEN Obituary

Published by Ottawa Citizen on Nov. 4, 2017.

HAAPANEN, Kenneth (Ken) Michael Passed away peacefully in hospital on Wednesday, November 2, 2017, at the age of 82. Beloved husband of 58 years of Doris (nee Solmen). Much loved father of Christine (Paul) and Cynthia Haapanen. Cherished Pappa of Adam (Jill) and Matthew Syrnyk. Friends and family are invited to gather for a Celebration of Life on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Carleton Yacht and Country Club, 6627 Marina Drive, Manotick. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation or the University of Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated. The family want to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Dialysis Unit at the Riverside Hospital for their exceptional care, kindness and friendship over the years and to the Ottawa Civic Hospital for their compassionate care in his final days.

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November 7, 2017

Dear Doris and family.
Herb and I were saddened to hear of Ken's passing. We enjoyed our visits and golf games with you and Ken. He was truly a remarkable person. You will have many fond memories to treasure. Unfortunately previous commitments did not allow us to attend Ken's Celebration of Life event today at CGYC.

Sincerely,

Herb and Shirley Sainthill

Claudette Balthazar (yates)

November 6, 2017

I was sorry to hear of your loss.My thoughts are with you and family

Nancy Green (Orpana)

November 4, 2017

Doris and familfy: Thinking of you at this difficult time. Please accept my very deepest sympathy.

G.D.Gerry Bungay

November 4, 2017

To Doris and all the family members,my deepest sympathy on your loss. May fond memories ease the grief. As a staff member at CG&YC, I had the pleasure to meet and serve this fine gentleman. May he rest in peace.

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