Rusk, Kenneth Wilford ‘Ken’
It is with sadness that we announce that Kenneth W. Rusk of Etobicoke passed away in his home on Monday, November 2nd, 2020 at the age of 89. Ken fought a courageous battle with cancer that began in 1975 and still lived a full life.
He was born in Amabel Township, ON on September 22nd, 1931 and attended high school in Owen Sound. Ken met and married Lois Waterton and lived most of his adult life in Burlington with his family. He was very active in his church community at Wellington Square where for many years he was the associate organist and a choir member.
Ken enjoyed 35 years as a manager for Ontario Hydro as well as a 2 year work placement in Iran from 1971-1973. After his retirement Ken and Lois moved to their home in Clarksburg, ON. They were married for 47 years until her passing in 2002. He loved to travel and had explored many countries over his lifetime. Ken was an active member of the Rotary Club, choir member at Grace United Church in Thornbury, Fall Fair judge and an avid gardener who loved his tomato plants.
In 2009 Ken moved to Etobicoke, ON. He volunteered with the ‘Triangle Teen Lunch Program’ as part of the Metropolitan Community Church where for five years he volunteered two days a week making lunch for their program. The kids all loved his meals!
Ken is predeceased by his parents, Norman and Winnifred (nee Tomlinson) Rusk of Owen Sound, and his wife Lois (nee Waterton) Rusk.
He is survived by his four children, Martin (Diane) of Phelpston, ON, Steven (Carrie) of Wetaskawin, AB, Kevin (Linda) of Miami, FL, and Heather of Clarksburg, ON. Ken was also blessed with eleven grandchildren: Landon, Colin, Erin, Michael, Emily, Jillian, Malorie, Sam, Tashi, Viviana, Andrea, and thirteen great grandchildren!
He was the dear brother of Noreen Davis (late Ivan) of Owen Sound, ON, Gwen Pulford (late Bill) of Weston, ON, Joan Jardine (Tom) of Etobicoke, ON and Karen Pinder (Bruce) of Lake Chapala, Mexico.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will take place virtually on Zoom in the next few weeks. If you are interested in attending this online gathering to remember Ken, please email Heather at hlrusk@icloud.com. If you don’t know how to use Zoom, she will walk you through it.
If so desired donations to the ‘Triangle Program’ would be appreciated and may be made directly at MCCToronto.com/donate and please select ‘Honourific Gift’ in Ken’s name. If you choose to donate to a charity of your choice please contact Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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A celebration of life will take place virtually on Zoom in the next few weeks. If you are interested in attending this online gathering to remember Ken, please email Heather at hlrusk@icloud.com.
Donations: ‘Triangle Program’ would be appreciated and may be made directly at MCCToronto.com/donate and please select ‘Honourific Gift’ in Ken’s name
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Rusk Kenneth Wilford ‘Ken’ 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Meaford, Province: Ontario