Peacefully, lovingly attended by wife Bonnie, on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Kenneth “Ken” James Wilkinson passed away at the age of 81. Beloved husband of 60 years to Bonita (Bonnie) Wilkinson. Loving father of Janice (Wade), Julie (Mike), David and Darrin (Amy). Cherished grandfather of Meghan, Wyatt, Kelsey, Ashlea, Corey, Joscelyne, Matthew, Kaleigh, Sara, and Joey. Treasured great-grandfather of Maddy, Joel, Hudson and Coen. Dear brother of Dorothy (Ken) Drury. Predeceased by his parents Russel and Jean Wilkinson, and by granddaughter Kristie Wilkinson.
Ken was committed to serving the communities he lived in, serving as a volunteer firefighter in his hometown of Point Edward, an ambulance attendant in his adopted hometown of Kincardine and being a lifetime Charter Member of the Kincardine Lions Club, in addition to participating in many other community activities. Ken received many awards and recognition for his dedication to Fire and Safety training in his position as Safety Training Officer during his employment at Ontario Hydro, but he was most proud to be a recipient of the Order of St. John from the Governor General of Canada. Following his retirement from Ontario Hydro, Ken was very excited and pleased to accept a contract Firefighter Training position in Abu Dhabi where he was able to share his knowledge, experience and warm Canadian sense of humour internationally. Ken will be deeply missed by all those whose lives he touched, wherever he may have lived.
Ken’s wish was to be cremated and for a private family service to be held.
Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Canadian Lung Association, St. Joseph’s Hospice or the Inn of the Good Shepherd (cheques only at the funeral home please).
July 19th 1939 June 17th 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Kenneth Ken James Wilkinson July 19th 1939 June 17th 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:Sarnia, Province: Ontario