June 7, 1938 - August 21, 2025
Kenora, ON
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ken Pride at the age of 87. Ken passed peacefully with family by his side.
Ken is predeceased by his parents Willis and Dorothy (Dunk) Pride.
Ken is survived by his daughters Karen (Roy) Costa Rica, Tracy (late Tim) North Carolina, sister Dody, brothers Calvin, Sidney and David, many nieces and nephews and longtime partner, Alice, Lively, ON.
Ken was born in Cornwall, ON. The family spent some time in Montreal, QC where his mother Dot was from and later in Dunville, ON where his father was stationed with the RCAF during WWII but, Long Sault was always home.
Ken was a featherweight boxer at Queen’s University, motorcycle racer and an avid archer in his youth. He eventually had a small archery business where he made custom bows, arrows and leather goods.
Ken attended Forestry Technical School in Dorset, ON. His career started in Kemptville, ON and in 1969 he moved north to Red Lake and t