Kenneth J. Upton

(WWII Veteran - Royal Canadian Engineers)

Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, October 9th, 2013 at Caressant Care McLaughlin in Lindsay, at the age of 92. Loving husband of Sally. Beloved father and stepfather of Peter (Jo-Anne), Lucy Sanford (Norm), Karla Stout, Donna Carmichael (Graham), Craig Stout (Suzy) and Elaine Aziz (Stew). Proud and loving grandfather of Quincy Richardson (Kibasa), Jeff Upton (Christine), Tara Richardson, Chris Sanford (Charlotte), Alex Upton (Lynda), Elizabeth Sanford, Jen Hobbs (Kevin), Mike Stout, Neale Aziz, Erin Stout and Grace Aziz. Great grandfather of eight. Predeceased by his brother and sisters, he will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. John served from 1941 to 1945 with the Royal Canadian Engineers in Europe. He landed in Juno Beach and saw action in France and Holland. He will be remembered for his dry sense of humour, incredible birthday parties, strong opinions and a deep love of family. Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Saturday, October 26th from 1:00 p.m. until time of Celebration of Life in the Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.