Coburn, Kenneth Gordon
Ken passed away peacefully at his home in Meaford, just as he wished, with his children by his side on Saturday, May 7th, 2022 at the age of 96.
Ken was born in Cookstown on May 17, 1925.
His beloved wife of 67 years, Jacqueline Grace, predeceased him on March 22, 2012.
Ken was the much loved father of David and Christine, Sandra, Bonnie and Jay, Rick and Maureen, Kathryn and Alan, and many adoring grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Ken was honest, hardworking, a blue collar man his entire life. He was a man of few words, who would give you the shirt off his back. He preferred a quiet rural life; spending time with ‘his girls’ (chickens) and pampering ‘Ivan the Terrible’, his ‘Best Damn Cat’.
‘Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.’
A private family graveside service of interment will be conducted in Alliston Union Cemetery at a later date.
As your expression of sympathy, and in honour of Ken’s love of animals, a memorial donation to a charity of your choice to assist animals in need of love and support, would be appreciated and may be made directly to the charity or through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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Donations: In honour of Ken’s love of animals, a memorial donation to a charity of your choice to assist animals in need of love and support. (See Obituary)Donate securely through Ferguson Funeral Home
Sunday, May 8, 2022
Big hugs to you Sandra and all the family . I so enjoyed your dad (Tommy) when he came into Valu Mart ……we had great conversations and he got such a kick out of it when I gave him a yoyo. After I retired I thought of him often. He was a great guy
Lots love Roz ❤
Sunday, May 8, 2022
Rosalind, Ken fell and suffered a head injury and last week we were talking about places in Meaford that he might remember and he said “do you remember that nice girl at the grocery store, Ros!! and he smiled. We never know the impact of small kindnesses. Thank you for remembering him.
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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Monday, May 9, 2022
Sandra.
So sorry to hear about your dad.
So glad we got to meet him!
Christine and Murray
Monday, May 9, 2022
Sandra and your Family.
So to hear about your Dad’s Passing . I always enjoyed our chats at the farm.
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Sandra and family, my condolences to each of you, may your memories help you through this difficult time and years ahead. I remember the kindness of your dad,Ken and his bright smile.
Kathy
Thursday, May 12, 2022
My sympathy and thoughts are with you and your family Sandra. Your dad always amazed me with his energy and interests especially with his chickens and of course his cat. May you cherish all the beautiful memories of which I am sure you have so many.
Friday, May 13, 2022
Dear Sandra and family. We are so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You were a good caretaker of both your parents. Please give your girls a hug from us.
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Sandra, Tashum, Allie and the Coburn family, I am so very sorry to read of your loss. Sandra, you have been an incredible caregiver, your dad couldn`t have been better looked after. I am thinking of you and hoping the love that surrounds you will ease your time of sadness and grief.