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Ken GOODBODY Obituary
(ret. Capt) Canadian Armed Forces
Suddenly on August 3rd, 2013 at the age of 66. Loving husband of Sharon, father to Glenn (Linda), Brenda and stepfather to Nick Turnbull. Dear brother to: Mary (Dave Small), Russell Goodbody (Wendy) and Dianne Booth. Grandfather to: Meighan, Zoe, Krystal, Kathy and Loghan. Ken started his career in the RCSC, (Royal Canadian Signal Corps) and trained at the RCSC school of Signals as a dispatch rider. Later he transferred to RCEME the (Royal Corps of Electrical Mechanical Engineers). Ken served on UN postings in Egypt, and Cyprus, and was awarded the UN Service Medals. Later in his career he served on two occasions with the NATO forces in West Germany and was awarded the NATO Service medal. Ken retired from the Canadian Forces with honor and went to work for NRC (National Research Council) and was again recognized for his work on creating a defense mechanism to help protect the soldiers against road side bombs in Afghanistan. In retirement Ken did volunteered work restoring equipment for the War Museum and later was awarded the Queens Jubilee medal in 2013. In a distinguished career in service and in life, Ken was adored by his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian War Museum or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home chapel on Friday, August 9th, 2013 at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place on Friday from 10 a.m. at
THEO BRUNET & SONS FUNERAL HOME
2419 Laurier Street Rockland, Ont.
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Shirley Carkner
August 11, 2013
Sharon, I wish there were words that could be spoken to ease the pain you are feeling. If there are, I do not know them. What I do know is that Ken brightened your world and filled it with the most amazing and joyful love. I also know that his love is yours forever to keep and cherish and that it has become a part of your heart and soul. No greater gift can any one human being give to another. May God continue to watch over you and your family.
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Tony Alderton
August 10, 2013
I attended two long military trades courses with Ken. A very knowledgeable technician with a great sense of humour. Ken will be missed at our monthly coffee breaks.
Barry Mooney
August 10, 2013
Admired as a fellow soldier, admired as a fellow tradesman, but mostly admired as a friend. Goodbye my friend.
Zelda Lohnes
August 9, 2013
Sorry for your loss My thoughts goes out to you all
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Carolynn & Mike Irvin
August 9, 2013
Nick, sorry to hear about the loss of your stepfather. Take care and look after your Mom.
Danielle Philbert
August 9, 2013
Sharon,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere condolences to you and the whole family. Ken was a gentle soul who liked to hang out with family and friends. His good sense of humour will be missed by all.
Danielle Philbert, Ottawa, Ontario
Scott & Julia Leard
August 9, 2013
Sorry to hear of Ken's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
August 9, 2013
So sorry for the loss of your husband Sharon,Take care. Foster,Penny & family
August 9, 2013
sorry for your loss Sharon,wish we were closer.love you,take care.
elva& carla turnbull
August 9, 2013
our deepest sympathy Sharon and to all the family. with love
Maureen Toll
August 8, 2013
Sharon, so sorry to hear of your loss. Todd and I are sending our thoughts and prayers to you at this difficult time.
Duane Watts
August 8, 2013
I'm sorry Sharon and Nick for your loss. Ken was a great man, I always enjoyed our conversations about hockey. He will be missed.
Dianne & Roy McLean
August 8, 2013
Our deepest sympathy Sharon and to all the family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Hugs.
Mike Roome
August 8, 2013
My sincere condolences to Sharon, family/children. Ken will be deeply missed especially by all his 1st Tuesday of the month Army coffee buddies. He retired a Capt but he's still a FSC CWO to me.
Jennifer Turnbull
August 8, 2013
Sharon, our deepest Sympathy to you and all the family..Wish We lived closer at thsi sad time...
Geraldine Burke
August 8, 2013
Deepest sympathy to the family.
Sharon Baird
August 8, 2013
Sharon, I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts....
Ron Poulin
August 8, 2013
Sharon and family, my deepest condolences for your loss. May time and good memories keep your sprites uplifted.
God Bless
Wilma & Derrick Ell
August 7, 2013
So sorry to hear of Ken's passing. He will never be forgotten .
August 7, 2013
sharon, i am so sorry for your loss. we all love you very much.
Judy and Terry Laurin
August 7, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to all Ken's love ones. We knew Ken years ago. My sister was married to his brother Russell. We heard the news from your nephew, Terry John. So sorry to hear of your loss.
Tracey Roasting
August 7, 2013
Our deepest condolences Glenn and Brenda on the loss of your father. Betcha he is up there playing cards with Grandma n Grandpa Ell eating Chinese food and being his humorous self, always making people laugh.
My heart goes out to the both of you and the grandchildren.
On behalf Jessica, Koulton and myself...God Bless all of you, sending loves and hugs at this difficult time.
Karyn Mischke
August 7, 2013
Condolences Sharon from Karyn, Jason and Ciara
Allison Marr
August 7, 2013
Sharon, My deepest condolences, you and your family are in my thoughts.
Doug Kenwright
August 7, 2013
I am saddened to hear of Ken's passing. I got to know Ken at the Canadian War Museum and he was always willing to lend a hand and share his knowledge.He will be missed by staff and volunteers alike.
Renate Jensen
August 7, 2013
Sharon
My deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your husband. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Bell
August 7, 2013
To Sharon:
I am so sorry about what happened. Everyone knows that Ken made you very happy and he will always be in our hearts. I am so glad that I was there to witness your marriage and how happy the two of you are. Please take care and know that my mom and I are always there if you every need us. You are special Sharon and I am glad that you are in my life. To the rest of Ken's family, I give you my deepest condolences. I'm sorry for your loss
Sharlene Giuliani
August 7, 2013
Sharon, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Andy Conquer
August 7, 2013
Sharon,
I am so sorry to hear about Ken's passing. I knew him from his NRC days and he was always fun to be around and will be truly missed.
Yves Noel
August 7, 2013
Sharon
I was very fortunate to work besides Ken at NRC-CSTT. He was indeed a very kind,polite,professional and respected man amongst his peers. Always there to discuss matter in a calm serene way while always having his quick sense of humor on the side. He always had the patience to sit me aside and show me how things worked and was always keen on teaching and sharing his accumulated knowledge.May you find strength in the love of family, and comfort, in the warm embrace of friends.
Sandi Szabon (Ell)
August 7, 2013
Glenn and Brenda I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Ken was a great person.
Susan Clarke
August 7, 2013
Sharon
So very sorry to hear this morning that you have lost your husband. Deepest condolences to you and all of your family.
August 7, 2013
Mary, Dave and Dianne, I knew you from Ottawa East days when you were on Hazel St. I would like to send my deepest sympathy to you and all your family on the passing of Ken. Often do I think of you and now especially at this sad time for you.
Randy Byrne.
Belva Watts
August 7, 2013
Sharon,
I am so sorry for your loss. Ken was such a kind and gentle man. May God comfort you through this time of grief.
Wayne Holden
August 7, 2013
Great soldier, great friend, he will be missed.
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