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1934
2012
With heavy hearts, we announce that Ken Bellfountaine passed away peacefully on December 27, 2012 at the age of 78 years. Ken served with the Royal Canadian Armored Corp from 1951 until he retired as a Warrant Officer in 1975.
We will celebrate Ken's life and all that he meant to each of us in A Celebration of Ken's Life being held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #285 on Horton Road, Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. We hope you are able to attend.
In lieu of flowers, Ken wished for donations to be made directly to the Veteran's Food Bank, #1, 4539 – 6 St NE, Calgary, AB T2E 3Z6.
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59 Entries
December 24, 2013
Very sorry to hear of your loss Wanda.
It was a pleasure to have known and served with person like Ken.
He will be missed.
Knobby & Paula Walsh
December 24, 2013
john rathwell
sorry about your loss wanda ken was a great soldier many good times with him john rathwell frm ontario
December 24, 2013
sorry about your loss wanda ken was a good with men in the fortgary horse
January 23, 2013
hi wanda sorry to hear about ken
stew tays hampton n.b,
January 14, 2013
Bill Donaldson (C Sqn)
I recall him best as a sergeant in the FGH while in Germany. He always seemed cheerful and positive even when the rest were not.
All the best Beller. I'm glad to have known you, and wished I could have been at the Legion with the rest.
January 12, 2013
We are so sad to hear about Ken, our families had wonderful times together, love to you all.
Clara,Ken and Elle Gervais
January 10, 2013
Dear Wanda and family,
Ken will be so missed by us all at the Legion. He always had that wonderful smile on his face! May our Lord Jesus truly comfort and be with you at this time. God bless you all!
Alec and Vicki Smith
January 10, 2013
Wanda:
My condolence and deepest sympathy go out to you and youre family. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ruth Orme
January 7, 2013
Joey Bleviss
Wanda and Family
Our sincere condolences to all. I for one will miss Ken for our friendly bantering that was always our way of expressing our comradeship. He was always a gentleman.
Joey and Debbie Bleviss
January 4, 2013
Wanda condolences from Doug and Bev Topley. We are still in Georgia and reminiscing about the past and remembered your visit fondly.
January 3, 2013
Wanda and Family Sincere condolances Elles and Jessie Williamson
January 3, 2013
Mike & Lynn Davio
Wanda,
So sorry to hear about Ken! He was a great guy and I'm proud to have served with him! Contact us if you need anything at all.
January 3, 2013
george &shirley martin
Dear Wanda &family our deepest sympathy at your great loss,Shirley&I have some wonderful memories of you both Ken will always be in our prayers.
January 3, 2013
Reg. St Hillaire
Best wishes and condolences from my wife and I...
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January 3, 2013
Frank Taylor
One hell of a fine man... Please accept:Our best wishes and condolences ...
January 3, 2013
john rathwell
I served with ken in germany FGH he was like all by the solders .Please except our condolences may god be with your family keep your head up and memories of ken
January 3, 2013
Wanda;
Sorry for your loss. He was a great soldier and will be missed.
May he rest in peace
Knobby Walsh
January 3, 2013
Barry Pridge
Sorry for the loss Wanda and Family.Will not forget those many Ironside bonspiels with Ken at the helm.God Bless.
Barney and Heidi
January 2, 2013
Wanda and family,I'm so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. My thoughts and
prayers are with you at this sad time in your lives,and may your hearts be
comforted by the fond memories and love he left with you.
Bertha DeLeavey (Calgary, Alberta)
January 2, 2013
Garnett/Gloria Spence
January 2, 2013
Harvey Lamb
Wanda,
I am so sorry to hear of Kens passing.My condolences and deepest sympathy go out to you and your family.
May he rest in peace for eternity.
Harvey Lamb
January 2, 2013
Harvey Lamb
Wanda,
I am so sad to hear of Kens' passing. Please accept my condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss.
May he rest in peace for eternity.
January 2, 2013
Arlene & Shad Shadbolt
Thinking of you Wanda and all your family.
we are sad that Ken is no longer with us but we will remember him. he was a good friend.
Shad and Arlene Shadbolt
January 2, 2013
Marie Major
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I have many fond memories of your visits to our cottage at French Lake and those wonderful curling bonspiels especially Black Diamond!!!Stay strong.
January 1, 2013
To Wanda & family, our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Much love & lots of hugs. Happy memories keep Ken dear to us.
Jim & Nancy Hodgson. Ballina, Australia
January 1, 2013
Your dear husband, father and grand dad was very proud of his family and has left a space in all your lives, but a mountain of wonderful memories remain and his spirit will continue forever. Thanks for including us in your family special celebrations. I will always remember a very distinguished, resolute man who enjoyed life to the fullest.
Shirley & Richard, Calgary
January 1, 2013
Wanda & Family: Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad time. Ken will be missed by all whose path he crossed. God Bless!
Roy & Inez Jardine, Calgary
January 1, 2013
Ron Bandcroft
The Dragoons have lost a great friend & comrade.
Our deepest sympathy to Wanda & Family.
Ron Bandcroft.
January 1, 2013
Gloria Dingwell
May your memories help ease your loss, sincere condolences .
December 31, 2012
Innis(AKA ID) MacKay
My deepeet sympathy is extended to Wanda upon the loss of Ken. I served with Ken in three Regts. He was a Fine & loyal soldier. He will be missed by all who knew him.
December 31, 2012
Innis (AKA ID) MacKay
My deepest sympathy is extended to Wanda on the loss of Ken. I served with Ken in three different Regts. He was a fine & loyal soldier. He will be missed by all who knew him.
December 31, 2012
Doug and Sharen Seed
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Wanda and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
December 31, 2012
Patti Shadbolt
Thinking of you all...take care of yourselves and each other.
December 31, 2012
So sorry to hear of Ken's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are very much with you at this difficult time.
I'll always have happy memories of times while serving along side Ken while
in Egypt ,Ken could always make light of the tough times. Such a good Man!
We will remember him.
Sharon & Scovil Brown (Brownie)
Hampton,New Brunswick
December 31, 2012
Deepest sympathy to you and your family on your loss.Thinking about you. Don Watt
December 31, 2012
Sorry to hear of Kens passing. May your fond memories bring you peace.
Served with Ken in Egypt 1957. A good soldier and comrade. He will
be missed by all who knew him.
Deepest condolonces; Royden and Helen Messer (Strathmore AB)
December 31, 2012
charles tutty
one of the good guys. it was a privilege to know and serve with him.
Wanda, my prayers are with you all.
December 30, 2012
We are sad to hear of Ken's passing. Loved his sense of humor. Find strength in the many memories you and Ken made. Keith and Mary Welch (Calgary, AB)
December 30, 2012
Raiie Harris
Sorry to hear of Ken's passing. Our thoughts are with you Wanda and to all the children and grandchildren.We will always remember the wonderful Christmas parties together. Sending our love and condolences Ross and Rajie Harris.
December 30, 2012
Joey Bishop
My condolences to Ken's family. I have fond memories of Ken from back in Germany with the FGH to the deep discussions we had in Calgary about the Saskatchewan and Calgary football teams.
Joey & Lynne Bishop
December 30, 2012
Margret and Douglas Morrison
Dear Wanda and family ,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
December 30, 2012
Terry & Betty Rutledge
So Sorry to hear of the loss of Ken I have many fond Memories of Ken especially our hunting trip in the mountains back in the Mid 70's. God Bless you Wanda and the Family .
Terry & Betty Rutledge Moser River N.S.
December 30, 2012
Sorry for your loss Wanda,My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Edna Sutherland(Calgary,Alberta)
December 30, 2012
Donna Frost
So sorry to hear of Ken's passing. Thinking about you.
December 30, 2012
M.Kathleen Richards
Dear Wanda and Family,
On behalf of my husband and myself I wish to extend my sincere and deepest sympathies on the loss of Ken. John did not know him or yourself, Wanda, however, my history with the two of you goes back to the 1970's and the W.O.'s and Sgts. Mess in Sarcee Camp. All the events from Stampede to New Years and Weddings where we shared good times and good cheer. Remembering your talents Wanda when you fancied up those lovely huge picture windows is one of my fondest. I remember the year we had the Miss Grey Cup Contest and the fellas all dressed up as the favoured gal from their favourite team. I'm pretty sure Ken was one of the contestants!
It is at times like this that the wonderful happy memories come flooding back and as long as someone remembers us we are always here in some small way. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and yours. May peace and love sustain you during this time of grief and give you some healing for your family!
December 30, 2012
Sorry to hear of the loss of a very good
friend, he will be dearly missed by all.
John Dutton Delta BC
December 30, 2012
James G. (Dick) Elliott
Sorry to hear of Ken passing,Just passing the word to some of the RCD family in BC. We are thinking of him and his family at this time.
December 30, 2012
So sorry to hear of Kens passing .
Wanda our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Maureen and Ron Bandcroft. Calgary.A B
December 30, 2012
My second husband Ed Mueller knew Ken as an MWO in the 80's. I also believe my first husband Howie Fallow knew him as well. They both knew Ken's brother who was in the military too. Sorry to hear of Ken's passing, we will try to attend the service on January 12th...we're in Red Deer, AB.
December 30, 2012
Derle DeLeavey
I am so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. We became very good friends when I joined the unit in 1972. He was a great ball player and an outstanding soldier. I will always have fond memories and will cherish them forever. Our prayers are with you and the family in this time of need.
Dee and Ruth DeLeavey (Burton NB)
December 30, 2012
Rl
My deepest sympathy, May The Lord give tender care and comfort at this trialsome time.
December 30, 2012
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Don (Bugs) & Bev Garrow (Calgary, AB)
December 30, 2012
Cam Ross
"Ken's Strathcona family will always remember him as an outstanding soldier who served his country well. Perseverance."
December 29, 2012
Amos and Erva Barclay
We are so sad to hear about the passing of Ken. He was such a good friend and we had such good times together. He was always there to give a helping hand and he will be missed.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time Love Amos and Erva Barclay Burlington Ontario
December 29, 2012
Lorraine and Mike Alcock
We were sadden to hear about Ken passing. We will always remember the great time with you both at military get together s.
Lorraine and Mike
December 29, 2012
Ed Bucci
December 29, 2012
Ed Bucci
I are so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. He was a great friend of mine and one of the best soldiers that I have met. Ed Bucci(Plaster Rock NB)
December 29, 2012
Ian & Helga Campbell
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 29, 2012
Nancy Garnett
sorry for your loss
God bless all of your family
Love Nancy,Cecil ,Kira
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