Kenneth John Withers suddenly passed away at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville, on Sunday, March 1, 2020, after a bad fall at home at the age of 91 years. Beloved husband to Myra Rose. Loving father to Melanie Ann Church & Emma-Jane Andrews. Loving father-in-law to Paul Church & John Andrews. Proud Grandad to Stephen and Kyle. Brother to Norma Ritter USA (deceased). Cherished uncle to Rob, Brian and Mark Filsinger in USA. Ken had an amazing career in the Film Industry working on multiple productions in various countries traveling the world. Ken was born in Antwerp, Belgium to Herbert Arthur Withers and Maria- Antoinette Pots. Ken emigrated to Canada in 1994 and has been a resident of Caledon ever since.
The family will host a “Celebration of Life” for Ken at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Wednesday, March 11 from 4 – 6 o’clock.
If desired memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County, 25 Centennial Rd #1, Orangeville L9W 1R1.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Jane Hinton
Ken a true gentleman who I am proud to have spent quality time with. I love the Lawrence of Arabia in the background – this generation were the backbone to our world – they will never be replaced.
June and John
Sorry about your loss, wishing you our deepest condolences.
John and June
Tracey Murray
Mel, Myra and all the family
We are so very sorry for the loss of your dad and husband , etc – please accept our condolences.
I think of Ken – cheerIng on his beloved soccer, he was always pleasant, glint in his eye, smile on his face and even bigger after the big hug
Embrace all the fine memories – he’s a man I am sure that will always be watching and looking over the shoulders of his loved ones –
Love Tracey Bob Ashley and Brenden Murray
Susanne Dollinger
Dear Myra, Mel, Emma and the family.
I was so sad to hear about Ken – but he is in a better place now.
I will miss him next time I come to Canada, Having a beer with him and see his smile.
“Shared times, shared memories, shared joys –
these special things
keep a loved one close”
Thinking of you all, Love Susanne
Karen Miner
Mel, my condolences go out to you and your family. I know how close you were to your father and how much he will be missed. The memories of him I am sure will be treasured forever!
Love Karen
Michael Bulloch
Very sorry to hear of Ken’s passing.
Only had the pleasure of meeting him on a few occasions, a fantastic sense of humour and a real gentleman.
My sincerest condolences Mel, Myra, Paul and the boys.
Michael Bulloch
Paul Church
A great father in law and a great friend.
We had the best times together.
Miss him already.
RIP Dad x
Debbie & family.
Melanie and family
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your father. May he RIP.
Debbie Marshall
Edwina and Rudi Van Otterdyk
Our sincere condolences to dear Myra and family.
Ken was a special gentleman who led an interesting and full life. His friends at Caledon Seniors, particularly the table tennis group and senior men’s golf league will miss him very much.
Ken always had a smile for us and it was a privilege to have known him.
Scott Mooney
I am so sorry to hear about Ken , I really enjoyed his company. He loved the Gunners , a life long Arsenal fan. He told me a few years ago that he was 96 years old …. I think he was pulling my leg.
My condolences to Mel , Paul , Myra and family. Scott
Keri, Barry and Brendan
Dear Myra, Mel, Paul, Emma, John, Steve, Kyle
We are so sorry to hear the loss of Ken. Please accept our sincere condolences.
What a fabulous character he was. He was always to be seen with a cheeky grin and had a great sense of humour.
We miss him already.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Sharon Browning
Sending my sympathy to you Mel and to your entire family. May your Dad rest in peace. Cherish your memories.
Chris Nelson
Mel and family.
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of your father. Cherish all the great memories and the wonderful times. May he Rest In Peace God bless
Kathy and Terry
Dear Mel and Family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your father. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Kim krog
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Kim & Lars
Rob Filsinger & Kathryn Moline
To:
Myra, Melanie, Emma and all the family,
Once again, Kathy and I offer our sincere condolences to all of the family for the loss of your beloved husband and father. Not to mention my uncle as well as I know he will be sorely missed by all of us! As I told Melanie, I have the vision of his terrific smile etched in my memory! God bless you all!
Love,
Rob & Kathy
Dean Stinchcombe
I had the pleasure to work with Ken as a camera assistant on a few projects in Toronto. He had the gift to gab and had many interesting stories. It’s sad to hear about legends such as Ken. Sometimes people in the film biz aren’t appreciated until they are gone. I believe Ken was appreciated by many when he was part of the I.A.T.S.E. 667 community. I also had the pleasure to work with Emma his daughter. She was my camera trainee and had been following in her father’s footsteps. I hadn’t seen either for so long but I want to extend my condolences to the entire family with a heavy heart.