1957-2017
Kenneth
Edward Paruch
January 27, 1957
– November 3, 2017
It is with broken hearts and shattered spirits that my mother
and I announce the passing of my hero, my Daddy, Kenneth Edward
Paruch, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. Dad passed away
peacefully in my arms on Friday, November 3rd,
2017, in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital An Cala unit. A beloved
father, husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend, my Dad enriched the
lives of many.
Born in Sydney, he was the son of Stella (Mroz) and the late
John Kantius Paruch. Raised in Whitney Pier, Dad enjoyed a wonderful
childhood with his three brothers and many friends. After graduating
from Sydney Academy in 1975, Dad attended St. Mary’s
University and proudly graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in
1978. Having a strong work ethic, Dad’s career was very
important to him, and he served as Director of Finance for Sydney
Steel Corporation for 25 years, followed by 10 years as Customer
Service Manager for Nova Scotia Power. After deciding he
wasn’t quite ready to retire, Dad accepted a year term as
Customer Experience Officer with Marine Atlantic, and finally began to
enjoy full retirement in 2013.
Whether it was a snow blower, a leaky faucet, or a broken
heart, my Dad could fix anything. A jack of all trades, and truly the
master of all, my Dad was everyone’s most trusted handyman
and advisor. A carpenter, electrician, plumber, mechanic, painter,
financial advisor, and counsellor – Dad did it all. Eager
and willing to help anyone in need, friends, family, and neighbours
often called upon him to fix any problem, big or small. Dad
participated in a lengthy list of volunteer activities and found great
joy in helping others.
A true example of the expression “work hard, play
hard”, my Dad lived his life to the fullest. With a love for
travel, Dad enjoyed many trips all over the world with his family and
friends, and especially loved to cruise the Caribbean. Passionate
about the great outdoors, Dad enjoyed numerous activities in the
winter months including skiing, skating, snowshoeing, and his
favorite, exploring the Cape Breton Highlands on his snowmobile. When
the summer arrived, Dad enjoyed his yard work, walking with friends,
sailing, swimming, and jet skiing. Dad and I spent many a glorious
summer day together ‘out on the Mira’ with the
Mercer family – memories we will carry in our hearts
forever.
Without a doubt, his greatest summer passion was fly fishing
with his dear friend Jimmy on the Margaree River – his
favourite place in the world. Dad also had the pleasure of fishing the
Campbell River in B.C. with his brother Johnny – an
experience he truly cherished. His greatest fishing adventure came
this past July, when he embarked on his dream fishing trip to Alaska
with dear friends Charles and Dave. Of course, Dad expertly tied his
own flies, which proved to be very successful in catching many fish
– including a record-breaking 38 lb. sockeye
salmon.
Above all, Dad’s greatest passion was his family.
Dad shared 38 wonderful years with the love of his life, my mom
Rosanne. Their partnership was special, full, and rich. After 13 years
of marriage, I came into the picture and immediately captured my
father’s heart and soul. As his pride and joy, and most
faithful side-kick, Dad and I were unimaginably close. His little
helper, Dad let me tag along for many projects and adventures, and he
always had fun activities planned for the two of us to enjoy. He
tenderly guided me through the trials and tribulations of growing up,
and enabled me to step confidently into the world, knowing he was
right by my side with love, encouragement, advice, and a shoulder to
cry on. He was my very best friend. I know he is proud of the woman I
have become, and I only hope he knows how proud I am that he is my
Dad.
Dad warmly welcomed my husband, Andrew, into our family
– the son he never had. Dad developed a deep and lasting
bond with Andrew and his family, one filled with love, humour, and
friendship. Dad confidently passed the torch to Andrew, knowing he
will continue his work of taking care of me.
Left with broken hearts, but blessed with fond memories, Dad
is survived by me, Maria Young; his wife, Rosanne (Mollon); and his
son-in-law, Andrew Young. Dad is also survived by his mother, Stella
(Mroz) Paruch; brothers, Richard (Betty) Paruch, Alan (Erin) Paruch;
and sister-in-law, Iris Paruch. Also surviving are his mother-in-law,
Mae Mollon; sister-in-law, Rose Marie (Harry) Campbell; and
brothers-in-law, George (Barb) Mollon, Darrell (Lisa) Mollon, and Ken
Musgrave. Dad also leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews, and
cousins.
Besides his father, Dad is predeceased by his brother, John,
in 2012, and sister, Barbara, in infancy; father-in-law, Leslie
Mollon; and sisters-in-law, Blanche Musgrave, and Margie Dargel. He
was also predeceased by his uncle and godfather, Edward Mroz; special
neighbours Charlie and Edna Ponee; and special friend, Nick
Young.
Always willing to help others, Dad generously donated his
tissues as his final gift to those in need.
Visitation will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Tuesday,
November 7th, from 6-9pm. A celebration of
Dad’s life will be held on Wednesday, November
8th, at 11:00am, at Our Lady of Fatima Parish,
Sydney River. Interment to follow at Resurrection
Cemetery.
Donations in Dad’s honour may be made to the
Patient Care Fund at the Cape Breton Cancer Centre, or to the Hospice
Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton.
A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands
at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the
best.

Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Kenneth Edward Paruch – 1957-2017.source

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