Passed away peacefully at Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice, Hamilton, ON., February 28, 2021 at the age of 82. Born Kenneth James Alkerton at Casa Maria (St. Josephs Hospital), Hamilton, Ken left behind his family and many close friends and he will be lovingly missed by all who knew him well. Predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Catharine Alkerton, Ken will be remembered by his family, Karolin Alkerton (daughter), Doug Scheer (son), Pat and family; brothers, Arthur (Art) and partner Jack, Michael (Mike) Alkerton and Joan, and youngest sister Brenda MacLeod and Barrie; predeceased by sister Christine Mormul (Ron); grandsons, Kieran (Hannah) and Tristan Alkerton; nieces Michele (Mimi) Karen, Barbara, Lisa; nephews Steven (predeceased), David; first wife Charlotte and Ken’s partner Recia (predeceased); life long friend and RCAF veteran Peter Holroyd and Angie. Ken lead a storied life full of his love for jazz music and knowledge of it, travel and bad jokes. He was a marching band member during his time in the RCAF and is a veteran of 2 Fighter Wing Grostenquin, France. Ken found his calling after retirement as a Chemical Technologist and Quality Control Manager, where his passion for Craft Beer lead him to continue working in a brewery lab and lots of taste-testing! He will be deeply missed by his many friends, colleagues and associates in Cambridge and will have left a special place in many hearts.Thank you to all the fabulously kind healthcare providers, nurses, administrators and volunteers at Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice. In lieu of flowers donations to the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice in memory of Kenneth Alkerton are greatly appreciated.
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Our dear friend Ken will be sorely missed at our dinner table on all the occasions where he was a special invited guest (who generally showed up 20 minutes early). Ken was always ready with a story, a joke or inciteful information on Jazz music. His friendship will never be replaced.
I got to know Ken through work at PurePlast and then when he joined us the past two years at Integrated Packaging Films where I worked closely with him. This is when I got to really know him when sitting across the table from him having many discussions about processing issues and the potential solutions, which he found. Of course with Ken, the discussions also covered many other topics from the ridiculous to the serious and I always enjoyed the time spent with him. He was always a very caring and involved individual whether it was about family, work or the community. He will be very much missed.
I was saddened to hear of Ken’s passing. Condolences to his family.
Sorry for your loss. It was my pleasure to meet Ken, Karolin, Doug and his wife Pat on June 18th, 2018. It was a momentous occasion for all of us.
….truly a character with many stories. Ken, you are & will be sadly missed by your Cambridge friends & especially those who quaffed a few pints at the “Q” with you !