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KENNETH BELBIN
Born: Oct 31, 1931
Date of Passing: Nov 17, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryKENNETH BELBIN October 31, 1931 - November 17, 2017 After a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, Ken passed away peacefully on November 17th at the age of 86 surrounded by family and very special friends. He is survived by his partner of 42 years Dorothy Simonson, Dorothy's daughter Bev, husband Terry and their son Kyle; his sister Lois of California and daughter Donna of Portage la Prairie. He will be greatly missed by the Simonson family, nieces and nephews, friends and neighbours. Ken was predeceased by brothers (Jack) John, Mervin, Hugh; sister Marjorie and parents, Etta and Bill Belbin. Ken was born October 31, 1931 and was raised in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. From an early age he had a talent for repairing machines and made that a lifetime career. He worked as a heavy equipment mechanic until he was 80 years old; his knowledge of equipment was invaluable to customers for the companies that he worked for over the years. He worked for Construction Equipment in Winnipeg for many years. Ken and Dorothy moved to Grosse Isle from Winnipeg, and it has been their home since 1985. He had wonderful neighbours who enjoyed his company and friendship. Ken had a great sense of humour and a talent for making any story into a combination of jokes and comedy. He loved to entertain, and visitors were never disappointed. Ken's humorous one liners will always be remembered and cherished. Ken's family would like to thank the doctors and nurses for their care and compassion. A memorial service to celebrate and remember Ken will be held on Friday, November 24 at 1:00 p.m. at the Grosse Isle Community Hall. Private interment will be held at Hillside Cemetery in Portage la Prairie in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Southwest District Palliative Care, Box 1282, Stonewall, Manitoba R0C 2Z0 or Cancercare Manitoba Foundation, 1160-675 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0V9. MacKenzie Funeral Home Stonewall 204-467-2525 info@mackenziefh.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 21, 2017
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Worked with Ken and Dorothy both at Construction Equipment many yrs ago. They were both the nicest people ever! Him the big sensitive giant kinda guy and Dorothy short but fiesty! Both avid baseball players --- i was just starting out at CEC but u guys were there to help and make things so much fun (and work of course - hehe) Keep on Dorothy - Ken would want that!!! - Posted by: marie andrews (nee kruk) (co-worker from construction equipment ) on: Nov 27, 2017
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My Uncle Kenny: I have many memories of him as a child. I felt I was the centre of his attention when we were together. I remember being at my grandma’s and he would come in, his body filling the door way and bring in laughter and fun. I remember him helping us move to Churchbridge,SK, Dec. 27,1963, I am sure it was 40 below , my mom, myself, and my brother ,John (9 mos) in my mom’s 1940 Nash, and he followed us with our “ stuff “. I remember him coming to Churchbridge, SK for my grade 12 graduation, coming to my wedding in Saskatoon. I am grateful for our visit about a year ago in Grosse Isle. He is and was my favourite uncle. Rest In Peace - Posted by: Heather Schaan (Niece) on: Nov 22, 2017