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KENNETH GEORGE SARSON
Born: Oct 15, 1928
Date of Passing: Aug 16, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryKENNETH GEORGE SARSON For a man who could laugh deep and long enough to shake the walls of life, he slipped very quietly into death. After a lengthy illness, surrounded by his wife Barb, his children, and grandsons, Kenneth George Sarson, aged 84, died at Deer Lodge Centre, August 16, 2013. A baby was born in Cartwright, Manitoba on October 15, 1928 to the proud pleasure of Bernard and Dorothy Sarson and the glee of his sisters: Anne, Mary, Dot, Margie and Nora. The town doctor was so excited, he ran down the street shouting: "The Sarsons' have a baby boy." As a young man, Ken worked briefly in the gold mines in Bissett. He made a friend named Stanley Bowen who had a younger sister named Barbara. Upon being introduced to Barb, Ken wrote his mother and told her that he had met the girl he was going to marry. Four years later, Ken and Barb tied the knot on October 6, 1951. They raised eight children: Ken (Davida), Barb, Bob, Gary (deceased), Lahl (Annie), Irene, Janet (Praba), and Patty. Ken was also adored by his dozen grandchildren: Leah, Elana, Jenny, Katie, Frankie, Lloyd (deceased), Claire, Alistair, Jackie, Kenny (Cara), Evan and Michael, and by his great-grandsons Owen, Liam, Isaac and Jackson. He is also survived by his beloved sister Nora, (who married Ken's good friend Dave Lewinski), as well as long time friends Pauline Morris and Kay and Don Thompson. Ken loved the 150 year old house on Assiniboine Crescent which ultimately expressed his open and welcoming personality. He re-wired, re-plumbed, moved walls, tinkered, and created a home where multi-generations of his family and friends gathered for weddings, parties, re-unions, weekly dinners and breakfast gatherings that included seating for 30 in the renovated kitchen. Ken got great pleasure and satisfaction from eating thick slices of roast beef or a whole teaspoon of marmalade on one bite of toast or a sandwich of fresh white bread, thick slices of very old cheddar cheese with raw onion as well as Barb's homemade apple pie or lemon pudding. What is most legendary in his family is how much he hated salad and other green vegetables. We will miss our soft heart of the Sarson family! We love you Ken, dad, and grandpa -Rest in Peace. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Hasdan, Dr. Omelan, Arlis Decorte and the rest of the wonderful staff on T3 at Deer Lodge Centre. A celebration of Ken's life will take place during a memorial reception on Thursday, August 22, between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. with a time of sharing to begin at 3:30 p.m. at Thomson Funeral Home, 669 Broadway. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ken's name to Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre, Indian Residential School Fund, 215-181 Higgins Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2G1. THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 669 BROADWAY, WINNIPEG, MB R3C OX4 783-7211 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsonfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 19, 2013
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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Sorry I missed this. a great man who was a friend to all - Posted by: Robin howe (Freind) on: Oct 07, 2013
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Pat I would like to send my sincerest condolences to you and your entire family. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless. - Posted by: Gerry Gaudry (coworker) on: Aug 25, 2013
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So many memories of Uncle Ken. Fire works on the banks of the Assiniboine on Canada day, Camping at Lake Metigosh, Victoria Beach, pool parties. Offering the amazing home on Assiniboine Cres for many Thompson celebrations. But most of all his laugh, his love of life, his friendship to my mom and dad. Peace and love, Uncle Ken. - Posted by: Dawn Thompson (Friend) on: Aug 22, 2013
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Ken was a wonderfully warm and kind man and he will be missed. All our love to the family - Posted by: Kinneret Broder and George Lindsay (family) on: Aug 21, 2013
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A more wonderful man you will never meet. A man so full of love, understanding, kindness, and forgiveness ... I will miss you and remember you with fondness. The "laugh"... oh, that wonderful laugh ... - Posted by: Bill () on: Aug 20, 2013
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Barb was the principal at Prince Charles School for its entire 18 or so years as part of the Winnipeg School Division. Ken, by default, became the school's godfather. I remember numerous parties for staff at the Sarsons' house as it went through decades of renovation and remodeling. Ken was the perfect host and could regale one and all with stories about the changes already done and the ones underway or planned. I also remember several staff lunches or dinners at restaurants where Ken would ensure that he was the last one to peruse the bill then pay not only his and Barb's share but quietly top up the total to make up for those of us who forgot to include tax on our share or were too cheap to tip generously. Many of us learned much about being an adult, a father and a husband by seeing how gracefully Ken managed those roles. It was a privilege to know him. - Posted by: John VanWalleghem (Employee of Barb, admirer of Ken) on: Aug 20, 2013
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My mother, Rosemary Lobb, was a second cousin to Barb. We had the great fortune to be able to, as a family, stay with Uncle Ken & Auntie Barb over several summer vacations. Those visits are among some of my most cherished childhood memories. Despite having his hands more-than-full dealing with his own brood, Ken always made us feel welcome and very well cared for--there were 5 of us kids to put up (with). I loved playing with my cousins in that huge backyard that literally sloped right down to the river! Great times!! I definitely recall that booming laugh of Ken's--no matter where you were in the house, if he was entertained by something, you knew it. My mother, particularly, love to tell him funny stories & corny jokes just to get him going. He will be fondly remembered by my family. Condolences to Barb and the family from the LaBerge clan of Yanks down here in Minneapolis. - Posted by: Chuck LaBerge (Relative of Ken's wife Barb) on: Aug 20, 2013
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I MET AND KNEW KEN WHEN HE WORKED FOR CRANE SUPPLY IN WINNIPEG. HE WAS A GREAT GUY-EVERYONE LIKED HIM. BACK THEN, MEMBERS OF THE PLUMBING BUSINESS WOULD MEET EVERY JANUARY OR FEB. IN NEEPAWA MANITOBA FOR A TWO DAY CURLING GET TOGETHER. ONE NIGHT IN THE HOTEL, KEN AND SOME OTHER CHAPS WERE PLAYING FOOTBALL WITH A METAL WASTEPAPER BASKET. SOMEONE GAVE IT A KICK, IT FLEW AT KENS HEAD, CUTTING IT OPEN QUITE BADLY. KEN WAS RUSHED TO A LOCAL DOCTOR FOR STICHES. HE WAS BACK CURLING NEXT DAY. CAN'T KEEP A GOOD GUY DOWN. - Posted by: DON MONTGOMERY (FRIEND) on: Aug 19, 2013
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