Obituary of Kenneth Houston
Houston, Kenneth "Doc"
A resident of Chatham, formerly of Dresden, Ken "Doc" Houston peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, March 10, 2018 with his family by his side in his 65th year.
Ken was the son of Lyle & Marilyn Houston of Chatham.
Beloved husband of Susan Houston (nee Caron) and predeceased by Barbara Houston (nee Davidson) (1994).
Loving father of Nicole Myers (Kris), Andrea Timmers (John) & Brian Houston (Jen).
Grandpa of Braydon Houston, Sidney Myers, Ethan Timmers, the late Justin Timmers (2012), Kelsie Timmers, & Arie Timmers.
Brother of Mike Houston (the late Marcia, 2017) & Doug Houston (Jeannie).
Missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family, team mates & friends.
Family to receive friends on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham from 3:00 - 5:00 pm & 7:00 - 9:00 pm. A Funeral Service in celebration of Ken's life will take place on Friday at 12:00 pm at the John D. Bradley Centre, 565 Richmond Street, Chatham. Cremation to follow with a private family interment in Dresden Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, 519 351 2040
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