It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ken Abbott announce his peaceful passing on the afternoon of Monday, October 3, 2016. Left to mourn his passing are his three children, Kathy Delorme (Wayne), Brenda Karch (Maury), and Bryon Abbott (Lorraine); his grandchildren, Daniel Delorme (Claudia), Christopher Delorme, Kala Delorme, Payton Karch, Dallas Karch, Meagan Sheehan (Jeff), Zachary Abbott (Carly), and Spencer Abbott (Casey); his sister Marg Marshall; his brothers Jim Abbott (Margaret) and Gary Abbott (Mary), and numerous nephews and nieces and their families. Also left to mourn is the family of his late wife Edna Abbott (nee Pirie), her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Ken spent the majority of his life raising his family on Haida Gwaii. He leaves behind family, friends and memories on the islands where he will return to rest.
A Memorial Service will be held at SOUTH CALGARY FUNERAL CENTRE, 12700 Macleod Trail South (at Lake Fraser Gate), on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held in Haida Gwaii on Saturday, November 19, 2016.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations being made in Ken’s memory directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, (PO Box 26331 STN BRM B, Toronto, ON M7Y 4R1) or Parkinson Canada, (316 - 4211 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M2P 2A9).
Messages of remembrance may be left for the family at www.southcalgaryfuneralcentre.ca
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