Kenneth R Porter

November 12th, 1927 - February 22nd, 2016

With dignity, surrounded by loved ones, Ken quietly passed away at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC. Ken was born in Montreal, QC to Roy and Hilda Porter. Predeceased by his parents, stepmother Dorothy, stepbrother Ron, cherished son Kenny, and Marie, his beloved wife of 62 years. Ken is survived by his brother Ralph (Evelyn) of Guelph, ON and stepbrother John (Colette) of Montreal. Ken will be lovingly remembered by his son Bruce (Jamie), grandson Kenny, and relatives, friends, nieces and nephews across Canada. Ken was a proud veteran serving in the Canadian military for 37 years (5 RCN with wartime service, 32 RCAF) with postings to: Halifax NS; Rivers, MB; Cold Lake, AB; Baden-Soellingen, Germany; Hamilton ON; Ottawa, ON; Gimli, MB; and Greenwood, NS. After his military service, Ken worked as the Capital Region Representative for Godfrey Aerospace. Ken was a very kind, dedicated and generous family man with a robust sense of humour. With a twinkle in his eye, he had a joke, quip or anecdote for every situation. His many interests included the saxophone, curling, fishing, golfing, and painting. For those wishing to pay their respects, a visitation and funeral service will be held in Ottawa at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home 1411 Hunt Club Road at Albion on Thursday May 19, from 1 till 2 p.m. Funeral Service at 2 p.m. in the Chapel. For those wishing, in memoriam donations may be made to the Parkinson's Society or Plan Canada.