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Major Kenneth Ernest Garrett (Ret’d)
April 12th, 1936 – October 25th, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth “Ken” Garrett on Wed., October 25th, 2023, at the Kemptville District Hospital at the age of 87. Born in Riverside Ontario, Ken was the son of the late Frederick Ernest Garrett and Daisy Ada Shaw, pre-deceased by his brothers, Carl Frederick, and Raymond Joseph. Beloved husband of Mary Garrett (nee Shore), deeply loved by her son Richard Blanchfield, her daughter Brenda Blanchfield (Marc Guevremont and family), and her granddaughter Maisie McAnally. He is pre-deceased by his former wife Lois Naggs, remembered by Lois’ children: Laurie (Heron), Allen (Debbie), Marc, Jay (Michelle), grandchildren Jenna (Michael), Mitchell and great grandchildren Adison, Kip, Brityn, Emrie and Spencer. Ken is survived by his former wife, Nyla Garrett, and their children, Susan (deceased) (Rob Foster), Brenda (Ken Burns), and Neil (Donna Garrett). Loving grandpa of Cathy (Eric Fequet), Jennifer Jeffs (deceased) (Jon Hill), Patrick Burns (Carley), Katie Burns, Kyle Kilbride (Angie), Rebecca Borsa (Brandon). Loving great grandpa of Eria, Brydin, Haydon, Nolan, Remi and Lola. Fondly remembered by his longtime childhood friend, Ken Plumton of Windsor, Ontario, as well as family members here and in England. As an avid birder, he enjoyed travelling the world in search of new species. He particularly enjoyed Blue Jays baseball. He also enjoyed golfing, gardening, and listening to classical music. He shared a special camaraderie with his friends playing euchre. As a member of the Canadian Armed Forces (1954 – 1982), he served in Canada as well as overseas. After retiring from the Air Force, he served as a public servant in the Canadian government until he retired in 1992. A special thank you to the medical, nursing, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy staff on the second floor of the KDH for their excellent care. Thank you also to the staff of the NACU at the Civic Hospital. As per Ken’s request, there will be no service. He asks that we all remember him as a good friend. Donations to the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada would be appreciated.
Wednesday October 25th 2023
Death notice for the town of: Kemptville, Province: Ontario
death notice Major Kenneth Ernest Garrett Ret’d Wednesday October 25th 2023
obituaries notice Major Kenneth Ernest Garrett Ret’d Wednesday October 25th 2023
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Major Kenneth Ernest Garrett Ret’d Wednesday October 25th 2023 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.