KENNETH BERNARD WAIT

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KENNETH BERNARD WAIT Peacefully, on May 22, 2015, in the Palliative Care room of Stonewall Hospital, Ken Wait passed away after a short but determined fight with cancer. Ken was born in 1943 in Birch Hills, SK to Arnold and Jane Wait, but moved to Manitoba as a child. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother Ralph, sister-in-law Theresa and in-laws, Jim and Dorothy Martin. He will be missed by wife of 42 years, Beverley; sons, Jason and Andrew; two very special grandchildren, Shaelynn and Kale Wait; as well as brother Leslie; nephews, Neil, Perry and Larry; brother-in-law Bruce Martin (wife Bev and children, Jeff, Kelly (Katie) and Kerri); sister-in-law Shauna Martin (Wade Derkson) and Tricia Tyerman. Ken attended United College and University of Manitoba graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Science, majoring in chemistry, physics and mathematics. He worked for several years for International Nickel in Thompson and for the Manitoba Government in the area of Environment. In the years before retirement, he worked for Manitoba Hydro. In 2002, after retirement, he began serving on the Clean Environment Commission. Ken had a wonderful, quirky sense of humour and once met, he wasn't easily forgotten especially by his friends at the Balmoral coffee shop. After retirement, his leisure time was spent playing crib and golfing, enjoying his Wednesday senior league at the Inwood Golf course. Ken really enjoyed his grandchildren and loved to think up things to do with them. He successfully taught Kale that shovelling sand and snow was fun, not work. Many suppers at Grandpa Ken's house were finished off with vanilla pudding that Ken and Shaelynn were masters at making. Our family would like to express our profound thanks to Dr. Graham, the many people at Stonewall Home Care, Palliative Care, Stonewall Hospital and Manitoba CancerCare, the caring and compassionate support you provided helped us immeasurably. To our many friends and neighbours, your generous support in so many ways made this time so much easier to bear. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Ken's life will take place at the Balmoral Community Hall on Friday, May 29 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Donations in memory of Ken may be made to the Balmoral United Church, the Balmoral Community Hall, Southwest District Palliative Care or CancerCare Manitoba. MacKenzie Funeral Home Stonewall 204 467 2525 mackhome@mts.net

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 26, 2015