Roy was born in Peterborough England, and served in the Armed Forces from January 1947 to February 1949. He met the love of his life Edna when she was 21 years old; they married and were inseparable until she passed February 1, 2016.
In 1965 Roy decided he wanted to give his family a better life, so he scrimped, saved and borrowed his way, to bring us to the beautiful place called Canada, where we all became Canadian Citizens. After a year or so, we ended up in the then tiny town of Kelowna, where he started a Machine Shop called Active Machine Works. Working hard and long hours he grew that company until it ended up employing 70 workers.
Roy was always young at heart, was quick with a joke, and loved nothing more than bantering with his family and friends…..well; maybe he loved fishing a little more. Even at 90 years of age he lawn bowled, set up tables for the clubhouse activities of where he lived and participated in social events. He remained in his home until the end.
He loved his family and was always there to help out when he was needed. He was kind and caring and he will be greatly missed by us all.
He is survived by his daughter Susan and her husband Lyle, his son Mike and his wife Barb, his grandchildren Chris, Cam, and Stacey, and his great granddaughter Aysha.
A Celebration of Ken’s life to be held in the spring of 2020.
Donations may be made in his name to your favorite charity in lieu of flowers.
Condolences may be forwarded through www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com
Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC. 250-762-2299
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