Thornton, Kenneth William

Ken Thornton passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 28, 2019 at St Joseph’s Villa, Dundas ON, at the age of 101 years. Predeceased by his wife Audrey (nee Garrett) in 1994, he will lovingly be remembered by his siblings: Aileen Howson and Keith; children: Laura (Peter) Head, Jo-Ann (John) Dell, Bill (Heather), and Vicky (Jim) Matthews; and his 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The family extends their sincere appreciation to the care received by the staff at St Joseph’s Villa. Ken was born and raised in St Stephen, New Brunswick. He moved to Ontario in his twenties and married Audrey Garrett in 1952. He had three successful careers: one with Imperial Oil, one as a proprietor of three stores and the last as a sales manager for Holt Howard. At the age of 84, he was determined to learn to play the bagpipes so he could march with the RCMP Pipes and Drums–and he succeeded! He served with his brothers in kilts for 11 years. Ken became a writer at 88 and published his first book A Barnyard Affair (in 2007), and The Elusive Dream in 2011. Visitation will take place at Oakview Funeral Home (56 Lakeshore Rd. W, Oakville) on Sunday, November 3 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Memorial Service will take place at St John’s United Church (262 Randall St., Oakville) on Monday, November 4 at 1 p.m. Reception to follow. A private committal will take place prior to the Memorial Service. Online condolences may be shared at oakviewfuneral.ca.