Kenneth MATTOCKS

MATTOCKS, Kenneth Randall, C.D. Lieutenant Colonel (ret'd) Veteran Korea, Royal Canadian Army Service Corps, Logistics Branch Canadian Forces Unexpectedly on the 24th of March at the Ottawa Heart Institute, Lieutenant Colonel (ret'd), Kenneth Randall (Randy) Mattocks, age 75 years. Son of the late Frederick Charles Mattocks and Daisy Scott Randall. Loving husband of Roberta "Bobbie" Evelyn Lovett of 45 years. Predeceased by his first wife Barbara Ann Irwin and daughter Robin. Loving father of Fred (Joan), Chris, John (Sharon), Donald (Sue), Penelope (Hugh Van Dusen), Patricia (Paul McGarry), Phil (Linda). Brother of Barbara Jean (Roy Plevan) and Donald Paul (Muriel). Predeceased by sister Betty Joan (Hugh MacDonald). Cherished grandfather of Gareth, Michael, Stephanie, Olivia, Roberta, Joshua, Scott, Nikki, Samantha, Maxwell, Theodore, Sarah, Katie, Travis, Kyle, Leslee and many nieces and nephews. Born in Parry Sound, ON into a railroading family, Randy's childhood was spent in Northern Ontario towns. He joined the military Reserves in 1948 in Halifax, and served with the Canadian Army Special Force in Korea (54 Canadian Transport Company, RCASC). His Regular Force service included postings to transportation field and static units, Army aviation schools and units in Canada and the U.S.A., United Nations duties in the Gaza Strip and Cyprus, and staff appointments with Mobile Command, St. Hubert, and National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa. Upon retirement, he continued to serve at NDHQ as a civilian officer until 1995. In his retirement thereafter, he was active, with Bobbie, enjoying life as grandparents. He maintained a continuing interest in aviation, family genealogy, and dogs, especially Amber. Thanks to the wonderful staff at the Ottawa Heart Institute. Family will receive friends at Beechwood Cemetery Reception Centre on Friday, March 26, 2004 from 2 - 4 p.m. and after 9:30 a.m. Saturday until service time at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to OTTAWA CREMATION SERVICE 860-1218.