October 19, 2019
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Midford “Mid” Joseph Kitchen (1926-2019) . Mid passed away peacefully on Saturday October 19, 2019 in Parry Sound, Ontario. Predeceased by his parents (Reg Kitchen and Wenonah Moore), and his wife (Joy Stinson), he is survived by his daughter Maureen (Doug) and son Reg (Donna).
Dad was an incredible person – organized, intelligent, focused, great story-teller, a hard-working man, and a skilled builder with a vast knowledge pool; we will greatly miss him! His loves were Mom, being out on the water (Georgian Bay), the military, square dancing, horseshoe pitching, and his Florida winter home; he had many friends and acquaintances all over North America. He was a man before his time and would have happily been born 300 years ago as an early seafarer and explorer. Later in life, when his genealogy DNA results came back, he was thrilled to find out he had some “Viking” bits in him.
After his discharge from the army, Dad graduated in Civil Engineering from University of Toronto (class of 4T8), finishing in 3 years with no breaks. He married Mom and the family lived in many locations as he was promoted and transferred.
Dad and Mom were square dancing Challenge dancers and loved attending conventions all over Canada and the USA. Dad was also a skilled horseshoe pitcher and travelled across Canada and the USA to compete in various tournaments.
When Dad retired, Dad and Mom bought a motor home and spent the better part of a year exploring and meandering around Canada and the USA. During these travels, they found Riverwoods Plantation in Florida and decided to make it their winter base. After that, summers were spent on Idletime Island near Parry Sound with winters in their Florida home enjoying the sun and all the good friends they made there.
Cremation has taken place. Respecting Dad’s wishes, only a private family service will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery.
If desired, donations to a military veterans’ association would be gratefully appreciated.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of MIDFORD KITCHEN October 19 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Parry-Sound, Province: Ontario