Obituary of Kenneth "Foster" Goodison
Goodison, Kenneth Douglas "Foster" -It is with extreme sorrow and heavy hearts to announce the sudden loss of our Captain, son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and Famed friend, on Friday September 22, 2017 at the age of 51.
Ken was born September 17, 1966 to Mary (Pokornik) and the late Doug Goodison (2017). Ken is survived by his wife Jen (Allely) and their six children: Suprina (Brad); Krystal; Tyler (Sam); Chelsea (Brendan); Dallas; and Brooke. Ken also leaves behind five grandchildren: Miley; Tyrese; Tyzon; Logan; and Owen. Ken will be missed by sisters Diane (Rick) and Jenny. Also survived by Jim and Cathy, Jaimie (Terry), Jason (Julie), and JoLynn (Chris). Predeceased by uncle Gary Goodison, aunt Gayle Taylor, and uncle Jerry Pokornik. Ken will also be dearly missed by the Pech family, Snickers, Feline, Dopey, and his best friend Tanner.
Visitation will be held at McKinlay Funeral Home in Blenheim on Thursday September 28, 2017 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. In honour of Ken, an avid sports fan, the family encourages guests to proudly wear their favourite sports team attire (shirts and hats) to the visitation.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Friday September 29, 2017 at 11:30am at McKinlay Funeral Home, 141 Park Street, in Blenheim.
In lieu of flowers, funds will be established for Ken's children in which donations will be accepted and cheques can be made payable to Jen Goodison.
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