Kenneth Murray Dodds

Born at Winnipeg General Hospital on August 3, 1937, son of William David Dodds and Brenda Gwendoline Dodds (nee Farmer). He is survived by his sister Gwenn Milton of Northwood, New Hampshire; his daughter Teresa Garside and beloved granddaughter, Kelly Rose of Toronto; and his daughter Brenda Drall and husband Les of Grand Marais.

Living in Yorkton, Regina, and Winnipeg, he enjoyed a dynamic and productive career of almost fifty years in public affairs, broadcasting, advertising, marketing, public relations, and a parallel career in community service. Ken had his own radio show at CJGX in Yorkton. He was a founding member, Senator and Life Member of Junior Chamber International bringing his chapter the Outstanding Chapter of the World Award as President. He was an Honorary Past Exalted Member of the Yorkton Elks Lodge, and a founder, past President, Honorary Life Member and Honorary Director of the Manitoba Hospice Foundation, now Hospice and Palliative Care Manitoba. He enjoyed mentoring young adults through his involvement with the Anglican Church. He was a lifelong learner, having taken or taught over 30 courses during his adult years. He managed various political campaigns in Western Canada, including that of Pierre Elliot Trudeau.

Kenneth was a devoted father and grandfather, with a sparkle in his eye for his granddaughter Kelly Rose. He was a gentleman and will be remembered for his humour, style and intelligence. He cultivated lifelong friendships and outlived his closest friends, many of whom belonged to “The Club” at The Charleswood Hotel. An important source of happiness and satisfaction was his baptism and confirmation at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church in 1993 and involvement with two local House Churches. He profoundly appreciated the worship and fellowship he found in the spiritual community.

His family would like to acknowledge all the staff at Riverview Health Centre for their specialized care, and his professional companion, Noelle Tayfel, who brought joy to his life. He appreciated the visits of Margaret Friesen and Laird Jones of St. Aidan’s Pastoral Care. Most of all, Ken was profoundly grateful for the love, support and friendship offered by his in-laws Maria and Jack Mushinski.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of his life followed by interment will be held on Tuesday, October 1st at 2:00 pm, at Thomson “In the Park,” 1291 McGillivray Boulevard.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Hospice and Palliative Care Manitoba or The Winnipeg Humane Society.