Kenneth (Ken) Mathers

February 20, 2014

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MATHERS, Kenneth (Ken) – Peacefully at Strathroy Hospital on Thursday February 20th after a short illness, Kenneth Milton Mathers of London, in his 88th year. Beloved husband and best friend for 62 years of Joan (nee Delaney). Loving father of Linda Macdonald, Thomas Mathers (Rose) and Dawn Meikle (Doug). Much loved Grandpa of Nicole (Rob), Cherie (Dave), Kyle (Katie), Joel (Cara), Cooper, Sydney, Keira, Andrew and Heather (Jake) and cherished Great-Grandfather. Fun loving brother-in-law to Doreen and Larry Dunn, and Fred and Sherry Delaney, who will miss him greatly.
Ken retired from the University of Western Ontario in 1990 after 27 years in Administration. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life and time to share your favourite stories will be held at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, on Sunday, February 23rd, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ken’s memory may be made to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation or a charity of your choice.  

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Joan, Linda, Dawn, Tom and families, so sorry to read of the passing of Ken. We know he will be greatly missed by all of you and all of us at Wildwood will miss his smiling face as well. We are honored to have known all of you for over thirty years and which to express our heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The McLennan family

~ Donna & Ron Mclennan

(Donated to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation)

~ Wildwood by the River Bayfield

(Donated to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation)

~ Ann Saunders

(Donated to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation)

~ Todd Groves

(Donated to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation)

~ Keith and Agnes Hutcheson

(Donated to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation)

~ Linda, Christina, Mike, Jim K, Jim R, Bob, Tom, Todd, Rob, Jeff, Frank, Vince, Troy, Brett

(Donated to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation)

~ Jennifer Carter

Tom, Rose and your extended family, We were saddened to learn of the passing of your dad Tom but take solace in the fact he had a full and vibrant life and leaves behind a lasting legacy and many happy memories that you can all share and take comfort in for years to come. Our thoughts and best wishes to you and yours.

~ John Hassan & Cynthia Galloway

Joan and family: We were so sorry to read about Ken's passing. Your family will miss him greatly. We are so sorry we will not be able to attend on Sunday as mom doesn't get out and around very easily now, especially in the winter weather. Our thoughts go out to all of you at this difficult time. Jackie McBride, Georgia and Bill Watkin, Brett Nettleton

~ Jackie McBride, Georgia & Bill Watkin

Tom, sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Kim and I will be thinking of you and your family. John & Kim Peter

~ John & Kim Peter

Joan, Linda, Dawn, Tom and families. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Ken. He will surly be missed dearly. Ken was a great man with a fantastic and energetic personality. We are sorry that we will not be able to attend on Sunday but our thoughts and prays are with all of you. Love from The Charette family.

~ Gary and Ann Charette and family

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

~ Trisha Solomon

Linda & Family, Sending our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Ken & Joan were great neighbors at Wildwood Park. Ray and Debbie Chartrand

~ Ray & Debbie Chartrand

Linda, so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

~ Kerrie Davis

Dawn and family. Please know that our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.

~ Ross and Elaine Anderson

Linda and Family....so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

~ Mike Storrey

Joan, very sorry to hear of Ken's passing. It's been awhile since we last saw you two, but I do have vivid memories of your place in Bayfield and the fun visit we had with you guys. We sure don't get to connect with the cousins much anymore since our move out to BC. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you and the family.

~ Gail and Rick James/Sharon Garrett-Jones

Linda and Family, I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Your family is so close and supportive that I know you will be strong together. Linda, I often recall the stories you told me about things your dad made on trips we had together as we drove back and forth to Kitchener. He was so lucky to have all of you to love him and care for him. He will be missed by all of you yet the memory of him won't be far. My heart goes out to all of you. Jenny

~ Jenny Carter

We are thinking of all of you at this sad time. Ken was a true gem and made his love for his family so evident anytime we were together. We are sorry we can't be there Sunday to share stories, there would be a lot of them! We cherish our memories of all of you from our years in Bayfield.

~ Jo-Anne & Dave

Linda and family We were sorry to hear of your loss of your dad, he was such a good neighbor,he will be missed

~ Norm &Shirley Shaddock

Linda and family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I only had the pleasure of being in your Dad's company on a few occasions, but during those times he was comical, kind and very genuine. I have heard many of the wonderful family stories and it is very clear how very much he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sincerely, Heather Irwin

~ Heather Irwin

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