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1934

DIED

2012

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Kenneth Bellfountaine Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 28, 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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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

Posted by 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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