KENNETH ARNOLD ECCLES

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KENNETH ARNOLD ECCLES July 2, 1922 - January 23, 2001 It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Kenneth Arnold Eccles, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend on January 23, 2001 at Deer Lodge Centre. Ken is survived by his daughters, Karen Ritchie (Roman Kopchuk), Katherine Price; his only son Ken Jr. (Lisa) grandchildren, Bryan (Danielle) Ritchie, Robb Ritchie in Vancouver, Laurie Ritchie (Ennis Jones), Michael Price, Stephen Price, David Eccles, Paul Eccles, and Alanna Eccles; one great-grandson Alexandre Ritchie; sister Joan Stanier (Dave) many nieces and nephews, including his special nieces, Joan Ross, Marilyn ONeill and Linda Eccles. Ken served with the Canadian Army overseas during the Second World War. He retired from Canada Post in 1982 after 36 years of service in Winnipeg, Toronto, Vancouver and Ottawa. He never missed one day of work. Ken was also very active on the executive and Provincial Command of the A.N.A.F. He was proud of his Irish heritage and will be remembered for his "Irish wit" and neverending jokes. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at A.N.A.F. Unit 283, 3584 Portage Avenue on January 26 at 1:00 p.m. Thank you to everyone who took the time to visit Ken at Deer Lodge, along with the cards, plants, fruit baskets, and a very special thanks to all the staff of 2 West, Deer Lodge, for their compassion, thoughtfulness and tender care. "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 24, 2001