Dr. Kenneth Shelstad
November 12, 2021
Peacefully passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021, at Chelsey Park LTC Home, London. Predeceased by his wife, Muriel in 2019. Father of Stephen Shelstad (Susan), Karen Shelstad (Brian), and Megan Shelstad (Sean). Predeceased by his daughter, Sandra Towler and her husband, David. Grandfather of Naomi Shelstad and Samuel Shelstad (Katie). Great-grandfather of Benjamin Prevost and Archibald Shelstad. Brother of Doreen. Also predeceased by his sister, Gloria and brother, Douglas. Ken had a long and distinguished career as a chemical engineering professor at Dalhousie, McGill, and Western universities. He was also an avid outdoorsman and fisherman, especially at the cottage near Honey Harbour. His sense of humour was legendary. There will be a private family service at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Ken are asked to consider the Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex.
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Karen & Brian & entire family. Sarah & I are very sorry for your loss. We wish you strength, good memories and prayers for all.
Dear Karen and Brian, I am very sorry for your loss. May your happy memories provide you strength. Maggie Vandenbroek Rowbust Dragon Boat Team
My wife Rosemary and I are so very sorry to learn of Ken's passing. He and his wife Muriel, whose passing we missed as we were out of the country at the time, were good friends of ours and we spent some very happy times with them at their cottage in Honey Harbour. Ken and I were colleagues at Western but my main memories are of sitting with him in a boat, often in the most inclement weather, fishing in Georgian Bay. They were happy times. Our thoughts are with all the family.
I am so very sad to hear of the loss of your Dad. Please accept my deepest sympathies, and know that I am thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Steve and Susan, Jim and I extend our sympathies and affections to both of you as your mourn the moss of Steve's father. Jo
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Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Ken are asked to consider the Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex.
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Susan and Stephen thinking of you in your time of loss. Paul and Mary Lynn
~ Mansell Mary Lynn