KENNETH CADHAM FORSYTHE

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KENNETH CADHAM FORSYTHE Kenneth Cadham Forsythe of Langley, BC, born May 5, 1920, passed away on March 18, 2003, predeceased by son John and brother Jim Forsythe. Survived by his loving wife and dear friend Elizabeth (Bunty), daughters: Wendy and husband Dai Roberts, Daphne and husband Jim Bradley and son Peter, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also survived by sister Joy McLauchlan of Winnipeg, numerous nieces and nephews in Canada and England and the U.S.A., Ena and Tony Cardew and Glenys Edwards all of Oxfordshire. Ken graduated from Kelvin High School in Winnipeg in 1936 and after a year working in the bank, set off for England to join the R.A.F. as a pilot officer in training. He was promoted to Squadron Leader and was awarded the D.F.C. while stationed in Malta. Ken came back to Canada accompanied by his English bride and was attached to flight training school in Penfield Ridge, NB. Ken continued to teach flying in Comox, BC, followed by a short term in Gimli, MB where he transferred to the R.C.A.F. He joined Trans Canada Airlines in 1945, 35 years later he retired as Air Canadas Director of Flight Operations, Winnipeg base. Ken was a competitive badminton and tennis player in his youth and continued to compete after the war. He was a member of the Thomas Cup team that represented Canada against Malaysia in 1951-52. Ken and Bunty were active in the horse community and had some success in both breeding and racing in Winnipeg and Toronto. Kenny, particularly, enjoyed the racing. In his retirement Ken and Bunty moved to the West Coast where they continued their interest in horses. While in Winnipeg, Ken was a member of the board of Sir John A. McDonald Home for Boys. A memorial service will be held in Langley, BC on March 22 at St. Andrews Anglican Church at 11:30 a.m.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 22, 2003