At Parkwood Institute, London on Saturday, December 7, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family at the age of 68 years old, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and cherished memories. Ken is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Charlene (Stewart) Carruthers, with whom he shared 46 beautiful years together. He will be deeply missed by his children, Tara and Andrew Ward of Ilderton, Chad Carruthers and Wendy Jaques of Poplar Hill, and the late Marissa (2021), as well as her husband, Steve Cesarone. He was a proud and loving grandfather to Decklan, Rylyn, Marshall, and Lawson, who brought immense joy to his life. Dear brother to Den and Shelly Carruthers of Parkhill, Karen and Pete Wilson of Lucan, and Kevin and Rebekah Carruthers of Ailsa Craig. He will also be fondly remembered by his in-laws: Sharron and Heinz Jansel of London, Beverly Trist of Burlington, Shirley Stewart of Ilderton, Michael Stewart of Ilderton, Brian Gailling of British Columbia, and Sheila and Brian Kelly of Nairn. Ken will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Earl (2017) and Irene (2021) Carruthers; his in-laws, Art (2018) and Frieda (2009) Stewart; and his brother-in-law, Jerry Stewart (2009).
A celebration of life will be held at the Ilderton Community Centre, 13168 Ilderton Road on Monday, December 16th, all are welcome to gather at 1PM for a service at 1:30PM, with a chance to greet the family immediately following. Cremation with a family graveside service in the spring at Telfer Cemetery.
If desired donations to St. Joseph’s Care Foundation – Palliative Care Program (Parkwood Institute) or LHSF – Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.
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Lynn Clements
My thoughts and love are with you.
Lynn Clements
Angela Van Geel
Charlene,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
May all your amazing memories help you through this time – keep them close to your heart.
Angela Van Geel
Sue Kiernan
Charlene, Tara, Chad & Family
I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of Ken. Such an amazing and vibrant person.
My thoughts are with you and your entire Family during this very difficult time.
Sue and the Kiernan Family
Ken and Bernadette Lamont
Charlene and Family
Ken and I are so very sorry to hear of Ken’s passing! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Family at this very difficult time!
james munn
Charlene and Family
So sorry for your loss, Ken will be deeply missed by all who knew him, he was always a class act and pleasure to talk with on any subject. My deepest condolences to you all.
James Munn
Sandy Holtby
For Tara, Andrew, and all the Carruthers family. We are very sad for your loss.
Sending lots of hugs and prayers. So sorry we can’t be with you tmr. ❤️🙏🏻
Kelly Miles
Charlene and family,
So sorry for your families loss, we are thinking of you in the days ahead.
Larry and Kelly Miles
Blake and Dana Ferguson
Charlene and family
We were so saddened to hear of Ken’s passing. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with you at this time.
Blake and Dana
Carol Brooks
Charlene and family
I am so so sorry for your loss. Ken was such a caring ,happy man with a fantastic attitude.
He will be missed by many. So many great memories of a wonderful person.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Xsnos
Dianne Kelly
Charlene and families.
Our sincere condolences for your loss. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Verla and Dianne Kelly
Sandra Grech
Charlene & Family. I’m so sorry for your loss. May the special memories you shared together help you through this difficult time. I met Ken and Char through my neighbour Arlene. Ken would always tease us but it was all in good fun and we loved the banter. We shared many memorable neighborhood laughs and good times together. What we once enjoyed we can never lose. So here is a toast to you Ken and the life you lived my friend. Sandra Grech
Tim & Debbie Skinner
Charlene and Family – Our deepest condolences on the passing of Ken. During our visits from the East Coast the one thing that always comes to mind about Ken is “Always a Gentlemen”. He will be missed immensely, thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
Bobbi Smuck
Charlene, Tara, Andrew and family, and Chad
So sorry for the loss of your husband and dad. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
The Smucks
Pattyann&Craig
Our condolences Charlene and family. Ken will truly be missed in the neighborhood. Thoughts and prays go out to all in this difficult time. Craig and Pattyann
Jeff, Marg, and Jean Bryan
Sheila and Brian Kelly,
Our condolences to you on the passing of your brother and brother-in-law.
Bob and Nancy Rushton
Charlene and family,
Sending heartfelt condolences on Ken’s passing. May your many years of memories together comfort you at this very difficult time.
Jason Intini
Shelly and Dennis,
We’re thinking of you guys and your whole family during this tough time. Sending you positive thoughts of love and support from London. Take care of yourselves.
Jason and Bryant
Frank and Lesley Tchorek
Dear Charlene and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult and sad time. We hope that the happy memories you shared will bring you solace.
We remember your jet ski visit all those years ago, and hold that memory close to our hearts.
Our deepest sympathy.
Frank and Lesley Tchorek
Annette Young
Charlene and family
My deepest condolences.
Ken was an amazing man and he will be deeply missed by all.
Sending big hugs and comfort to you and your family.
Anna and Tom McInerney
Dear Charlene and Family;
We always enjoyed visiting with Ken and we were saddened to hear of his passing. He was a wonderful human being, and he fought bravely to the end. The earth is a little dimmer and heaven is a little brighter for his passing. We are holding all of you in our prayers.
Bev Trist-Stewart
Char, Chad & Wendy, Tara & Andrew and families,
please accept our deepest condolences. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Stay strong and lean on those around you. Take one hour, one day at a time. Breathe and be comforted by your many wonderful memories and friends and family. We love you.
Love, Bev Trist-Stewart and Pete Richards and Pat Trist
Greg Watterton and Lina Jaeger
Charlene and families,
We’re so sorry and sad at the passing of Ken. Getting to know Ken, you, and all of the Carruthers families through time with the Ballymote Blazers is the source of many happy memories and lifelong friendships. I’ll always value my conversations with Ken and appreciated his wise advice. Charlene, your strength and courage these past few years is so amazing and admirable. Please know that you are all in our thoughts.
Greg and Lina
Nancy & Phil Johnson
Charlene and Family,
We will miss Ken and going by all the other condolences, many others will too. He was fun to be with, had strong moral values and a dedicated family man. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely,
Nancy and Phil.
Marie naismith/jim clark
Charlene and family
So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing.
He will be missed by many.
Big hugs to all
Frank & Maggie Mosher
Charlene and family
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our deepest condolences to all of you and the Carruthers families as well.
Ken was such a good man and will surely be missed by all that knew him.
Strapp family
Charlene, Chad & Wendy, Tara & Andrew and families.
Such a loss of a wonderful guy. Wishing you all great strength to get through this very tough time.
Greg, Ruth Laura & Mark
Gordon & Rita Stewart and family
Charlene and family
We are saddened by the passing of Ken. Our condolences to you all.
Catherine (Wales) McEachern
Charlene, my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Bev and George Brown
The Carruthers family
So sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking of you all at this time.
Brian & Lisa Heessels
To Charlene and Family,
We are so sorry to hear the sad news of Ken passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Stories and Memories you will cherish forever.
Ken was a devoted family man who spent a lot his time in arenas, I’ll never forget the fun times and memories in the days he and Earl coached the Ballymote Blazers!
Much love
Malcolm Robb
Charlene and family
I was so sorry to hear about Ken’s passing. I’ve known him for a long time as a customer and as a competitor and a friend, dating back to the early days of Mobile Industrial Tire through to Mid West Industrial. We had many good times visiting clients. He was a straight shooter that I could count on if I needed help.
Please accept my condolences
Malcolm Robb
Nancy Dickenson
To Charlene, Tara, Chad and family,
Thinking of you during this time of sadness and loss at the passing of your beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Sending you prayers for comfort and peace as you navigate this new chapter without Ken. Your family was such a close knit group and you are truly blessed with many wonderful memories of your years together.
Sincere condolences,
Love Nancy D.
Heather Kroetsch
My Condolences to all of Ken’s family. There is nothing that can prepare us for such a loss. May faith and family comfort you.
Jamie & Ryan Harris
Sending our love and condolences to all of you at this most difficult time.
We are thinking of you 💕
RIP Ken
Jamie & Ryan Harris
Jack & Marion Tilford
We were so sad to hear of Ken’s passing. Our condolences to Charlene and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
May your memories of Ken help you at this time
Don Shewfelt
My condolences to you and your family Charlene.
John & Heather Brennan
Charlene,Chad,Tara,Andrew and family
Heartfelt condolences to all. May your memories of Ken help comfort you during this difficult time.
Brad & Andrea Burnham
Sending all our love and prayers to you all. He was such a great man. Always smiling and such a joy to talk to.
Brad & Andy xo
Reg & Judy Thompson
Dear Charlene and family
We were very saddened to hear of Ken’s passing and will always remember him as a great and friendly neighbour on Vanneck Road.
Reg & Judy
Lynda Niles
Charlene and family,
Sincere condolences on the passing of Ken. You and the family have been in our thoughts and prayers in the past and now. Cherish the good memories.
Rick and Lynda
Andrea Scarborough
Charlene & Family,
I am saddened to hear that you have said “so long” to such an incredible man, husband & father. But he & my cherished Marissa are together again, sharing a whiskey or 2.
Kim & Jason Helfrich
Our deepest condolences being sent from your Alberta Cousins. May Ken rest in Peace. Sending hugs to Charlene and Family ❤️
Ron & Linda Dow
Our deepest condolences to Charlene and family. No words can take away the pain you are feeling, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you always. May you be blessed with the peace of God as you walk this painful journey of mourning the loss of your loved one. Talk and remember the love you have for each other because of Ken. He will indeed be missed in the neighbourhood. God bless each of you.
Tim & Linda Lane
To Charlene, Tara, Chad and all.
Our most sincere condolences for your loss. Ken was always closer than a friend. He was my brother. I will miss him.
Rick & Patti Bedard
We will miss Ken deeply. He had all the right ingredients. A man of integrity, honor and fun loving. He was just a great guy to be around. Our hearts go out to you Charlene. We are blessed to be your friends. Wishing you and all of your family strength through this loss of such a fine husband, father, grandfather and brother. Our deepest sympathies go out to you all.
Patti & Rick
Donna and Norm Middaugh
Charlene and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing.
Your neighbors will always be there to help you through this difficult time.
You are part of a bigger family.
We are sure that Ken knew it was time to take care of Marissa.
Fran & Brian Urbshott
Dear Charlene, Tara, Chad and family.
Our hearts are broken with this sad news of Ken’s passing. Cherish all the love and memories you all have. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brian, Fran, John-Guy, Alisa, Ben, Brodie and Madison.
Brian Gailling
Char, Tara, Chad and extended families. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all. We are thinking of you in your time of need. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Love Brian, Reece and Liam.
Polly Orchard
Charlene and family,
We are so sorry to hear the sad news of Ken passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers . Keep the warm memories of Ken close to your hearts always.
Deepest Sympathies,
Polly and Jeff Orchard ~
Diane & Jim Riehl
Charlene & Family
We are sad to hear of Ken’s passing. He was a great neighbor. Will miss seeing him at the river. He was a very kind and thoughtful man. Cherish all your memories.
Diane & Jim Riehl
G D McCallum
Tara so very sorry for the loss of your dad my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family
Pat Kelly
My sincere condolences to the Carruthers and Stewart Families
Jeff & Teresa Young
Charlene and all the Carruthers family So sorry to hear of your loss our deepest condolences
Steve and Kim Bowman
Charlene and family
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Ken. Cherish you many memories.
Deb & Rob Andrews
Charlene, Chad, Tara & Andrew and family and the extended Stewart and Carruthers families
Sending our love and prayers to all of you in the loss of your loved one Ken.
Ken was a trooper along with all of his family over this past year. Ken truly had a great support team on his side but unfortunately his fight had to end. Your family and your circle of friends is strong and together you will get through your loss.
Hugs to all. ❤️
Mike and Sharon Mestancik
Our sincerest condolences to you Charlene and your family. We will miss his smiling face around the river and lake.
Diane Young
Charlene, Dennis and Shelly, Karen, Kevin and families
Very sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Cherish your memories.
Donna L Broschak
Sincere condolences to Charlene and family. We were very sad to hear the news of Ken’s passing. We were lucky enough to have met such a nice, kind man. We send love and strenth to the family as you navigate this difficult time.
Derek Desjardine and Donna Broschak
Arlen Curtis
So sorry for your loss.
Roy & Mary Jane van Kasteren
Charlene, Tara, Andrew, Chad & Wendy,
We offer our sincere condolences at this sad time. May the memories you have of Ken give you comfort and strength in the days ahead!
Bob and Nancy Manning
Charlene and family: Sorry for your loss. May you find strength in all the memories your family has created.
The Bristowe’s
Sending love and prayers in this difficult time. Ken was a truly remarkable man.
Becky Cavers & Rick Demelo
To the Carruthers family
We are saddened to hear of your loss. Gone way too soon! We will miss seeing Ken boating on the river each summer. Condolences to each of you.
Barb Vickery
Charlene and family I am so very sorry for the loss of Ken. May your many beautiful memories being you both comfort and joy.
The J Dobbies
Charlene, Tara, Andrew, Chad, Wendy and Ward kids squad,
We are so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Thinking of you all so much as you navigate this loss. You’ve got one hell of a family and many amazing friends to help get you through.
Much love.
Tim Hubbert
Charlene and family, please accept our sincere condolences. I had the pleasure of working with Ken for approximately 35 years and enjoyed the time spent with him. We may have had some heated conversations but we always departed on good terms. I’ll miss Ken and his friendship.
Keeping you in our thoughts.
ART COONEY
MYTHOUGHTS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY KEN WAS AGREAT FRIEND AND WILL BE REALLY MISSED
Bonnie Densmore Geens
Another fabulous man gone far too soon. I have and will keep great memories of time, I was lucky enough to share with both Ken and Charlene.
It was obvious that Ken was first committed to Char and their family. Then community, friends and enjoying life. You will be missed, my friend. RIP, be free of pain.
Sharon McLay
Ron and I are sending our prayers and hugs out too everyone❤️
Janet Stewart
Charlene and family’s :
So sorry for your loss. Ken will truly be missed by a lot of people , thinking of you all at this time
Janet & Joe
Glen and Liz Stewart
Charlene, Tara & Andrew, Chad & famiies, and Carruthers families
Our deepest condolences to you all. One of my favourite memories of Ken was when at a family party at your home place on Bear Creek Road years ago was when Ken and Chad played their guitars while Aunt June sang “Oh Danny Boy”. Treasure all your memories as they are precious.
Glen & Liz Stewart