Kenneth James Alsop

Predeceased by his father, Jim, and mother, Dorothy. Beloved husband of the late Claire, Ken’s second wife, and the late Fran, Ken’s first wife. Cherished brother to Arlene (Al), Aldene (the late Al) and Lynne (the late Ron). Uncle to the late Tim (Sil), Karen (Richard), Todd (Mary Anne), Robyn, Rick, Tobi (Chet). Stepfather to Krysta (the late Jody), Michelle (Mark), the late John (Jennifer), Willy, Becky (the late Martin). Step-grandfather to Donnie (Jess). Great uncle and great-great uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Ken will be missed by many extended family members and friends, including those friends from the clubs and associations of which he was a member – The Recyclers Cycling Group, the Royal City Men’s Club and their cycling team, The Uncoachables, GCAT, GWSA Golfing Group, and the BCTW Hiking Club.

Growing up in Toronto, Ken started and finished his career as a lithographer, working for Rolph, Clark and Stone in Toronto. Ken’s life in retirement took him to Simcoe where he lived with his first wife, Fran, and later to Guelph with his second wife, Claire.

Ken, however, was not defined by his career, rather he shone in the sports and interests that became his passions. Always an audiophile, Ken enjoyed many genres of music, but his favourites were jazz and classical, attending many jazz festivals and concerts. He could often be found in front of his stereo system listening to music while partaking in a shot of his favourite scotch, Glenfiddich. Ken ventured on many trips, including an Alaskan Cruise and cycling in Iceland.

Ken was a gentle soul and passionate about the things he believed in. He was an avid cyclist, often cycling in the annual Tour de Guelph, raising money for the Guelph General Hospital and local Rotary projects. An active participant in life, he was an inspiration to many cyclists, as he would notably ride the number of kilometres of his age on his birthday. On his 90th birthday, he actually rode 96 kilometres! Even though in his later years he rode an E-bike, he was proud to tell you that he rarely used the battery to complement his cycling prowess and performance.

Ken was a loyal and kind friend, always quick to help others - whether it be on or off a bike, hiking, golfing, or at the Royal City Men’s Club. Family connection was also very important to Ken (and Claire), who attended many family birthdays and functions where Richard’s carrot cake was always a highlight!

A special thank you to his Palliative Care Team and the nurses, PSWs and volunteers at the Guelph General Hospital Emergency Department and Hospice Wellington for their warm care and support of Ken.

A celebration of Ken’s life will take place on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 1pm – 5pm at The Village of Arbour Trails Town Hall, 32 Bayberry Drive, Guelph, N1G 0C9. Parking is available in the Bayberry Drive Visitor Lot.

Although the celebration is a drop-in affair, we will start sharing stories of Ken at 2pm.

As expressions of sympathy, donations made to the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Guelph Humane Society, The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada, Doctors Without Borders, or Special Olympics would be greatly appreciated by the family. Donations and condolences can be made online at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com