THOMAS KENNETH (KEN) MCDONALD

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THOMAS KENNETH (KEN) MCDONALD September 15, 1931 - August 4, 2005 With great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of our husband, father, grandfather and friend, Ken McDonald. Ken grew up in England and married Margaret, and together they immigrated to Canada in 1959. They moved to Manitoba and lived in Winnipeg, Thompson, Dominion City, and for the last 20 years, have lived happily in Ste. Anne, MB. Ken had a variety of careers including being a member of the Cumbria (England) Police Force, City of Winnipeg Police Force, INCO, and owner of the Queen's Hotel in Dominion City. Dad retired from the Manitoba Government. Dad lived life with passion and enthusiasm, and made an impact wherever he went. Dad had an infectious can do spirit, and had to do THE BEST in everything he did! He was the main founder of the Thompson Knights of Columbus Indoor Track Meet, and was thrilled to be the guest of honour at the 25th anniversary of the games. In Ste. Anne, he founded and organized the town's junior soccer league. Dad coached junior curling, and was nominated for the 2005 Manitoba Coaching Excellence award in that sport. Dad was an athlete and competitor in many sports. As a young man he played rugby at the international level for the British Police Force. Lately he was an avid golfer at the Oakwood golf course and an integral member of the Ste. Anne Curling Club. Dad's zest for life and passion for excellence will be remembered and treasured by Margaret, his wife of 51 years; children, Paula Ashcroft (Robert), Jill Overall (Eric), Ian, and Steve (Irene); grandchildren, Mitch, Paul, Matt, Rebecca and Samantha; sisters, Mary Smallwood (John) and Betty Roe (Alan) in England; and brother-in-law James Taggerty in England. The funeral will be held Monday, August 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the Roman Catholic Church in Ste. Anne with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ken's memory may be made to the Ste. Anne Hospital Fund, Ste. Anne, MB R5H 1C4. Arrangements by: BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL STEINBACH WINNIPEG, MB 1-888-454-1030 or 1-204-346-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 06, 2005