Ken WILKIN

Ken WILKIN obituary

Ken WILKIN

Ken WILKIN Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Jun. 4, 2018.
Ken Wilkin. 88. September 21, 1929 - May 26, 2018.

Born in Chester-le-street, County Durham, England, Ken passed away peacefully in his sleep at Abbotsford Regional Hospital on May 26, 2018.

Ken is survived by his children, David and Caroline, Daughter-in-Law Laura-Dawn, and his 3 grandsons; Marshall, Keaton and Mackinley. He was preceded in death by his parents, his two sisters Gwen and Olive, and his wife Jean of 57 years.

Ken was a Boy Scout, member of the Royal Merchant Navy, later working in engineering jobs. Ken and his family immigrated to Canada in 1967, living in Calgary, Alberta for 36 years. In 2006 Ken and Jean moved to British Columbia to be closer to their children and grandsons.

Ken was an avid gardener and woodworker throughout his life. His love of painting and sketching had a resurgence over the last decade, and for the past few years, was actively involved as a member of the United-at-10 Artists group in Maple Ridge. Ken was a committed member of the Holy Spirit Anglican Church in Whonnock and was a member of the Crescent Lodge in Calgary. His stories and past experiences were an inspiration to all those who knew him and he will be greatly missed.

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Rev. Gordon Shields

June 9, 2018

We will remember Ken with fondness- for his wise words and his pleasant manner. He was a pillar of Holy Spirit and will be sadly missed.

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