It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Charles Smith at Hospice Peterborough with his wife Betty by his side on May 15th, 2021.
Ken was born December 6, 1948 to Eileen and William Smith (both predeceased).
Devoted husband and soul mate of 50 years to Elizabeth Ann Smith (nee Armstrong). Proudest Dad of Debbi (Dave) Hutchinson and Dianne (John). Cherished Papa of Summer Hope (Michael), Leanna, and Evan.
Dear brother of Bill Smith, Sam (Maureen) Smith, Sue (Jim) Rowden, and Danny (Lynda) Smith. Predeceased by Ted (Barb) Smith, Jim Smith, and Eileen Huard.
Beloved son in law and “best friend” to Louisa Grace Webster.
Dear brother in law to Marilyn Smith, Bill Huard, Irene Ferguson, Fred (Ellen) Armstrong, Barb (Jerry) Saunders, Tom (Shelley) Armstrong, Grace (Wim) Schoep, June (Bob), Todd and “much older” brother in law of Colleen (Bruce) Howson.
Much loved uncle to many, many, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews who will always remember his cheerful, witty, and usually corny sense of humour.
Ken grew up in Oshawa Ontario. Ken worked at Whitby Psychiatric Hospital for 27 years. Kenny honed his corny sense of humour on his co-workers and many of those friends still get together for the retiree dinners once a month when able. Kenny and Betty were avid bowlers and for many years enjoying dancing at the bowling banquets. Kenny loved to whistle, dance and sing. Kenny passed on his love of music and singing on to both his daughters and granddaughter.
After Ken retired from Whitby Psych, he and Betty moved to Peterborough and shared a home with his mother in law Louisa and even with the hundreds (likely thousand) of “mother in law” jokes Kenny told to everyone who would listen, Louisa considered Kenny her best friend and he loved Louisa just as much.
Kenny loved get-togethers, parties, euchre, and poker tournaments, calling bingo games at the apartment building, family picnics, car rallies, a few hours at the slots or an evening at the horse races. Kenny was an avid fan of the Toronto Blue Jays and wore it proudly on his clothes, hats, and other items. Kenny looked forward to the time he spent with his family and his friends in the apartment building and he will be missed greatly by so, so many. Kenny always took the time to speak to everyone from the youngest to the oldest, always with a smile and maybe, okay always, a joke.
Rest in peace Ken, keep practicing those jokes for when we all meet again, especially the mother in law jokes as Louisa with be expecting them.
The family is thankful for all of the wonderful staff at Hospice for joking with Ken and for the amazing care they provided Ken and for all of the patients and their families.
Donations to Hospice Peterborough would be appreciated in lieu of flowers.
Arrangements entrusted with Community Alternative Funeral Home. No funeral or memorial service to be held at this time.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ken Smith Saturday May 15th 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Peterborough, Province: Ontario