MAXTED, Kenneth Lloyd: WW II Veteran. June 24th, 1922 - April 12, 2015. With family by his side, Ken passed away peacefully at The Village at Mill Creek, Kelowna, BC, on April 12th, 2015, at the age of 92 years. Ken died of a broken heart and has joined his beloved wife, Molly, who predeceased him on December 23, 2014. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this September. Ken was proud to have served his beautiful homeland, first in the Canadian Army (1942 - 1946) and following a brief sojourn as a civilian, he rejoined the military family in 1953, in the Canadian Air Force, serving in Ottawa (Rockcliffe) and Whitehorse. After 25 years of service, he retired from the Forces at which time he and Molly moved to Kelowna. Always active, Ken then worked with Canada Post, Kelowna before re-retiring in 1987. Ken was born in Brandon, MB, the 13th of 14 children of Mary Jane (Stafford) and Albert Maxted on June 24th, 1922. He is survived by his children, Glenn 'Max' of Santiago, MX, Patricia Shevchuk (Dave) Kelowna, Ron (Jaclyn) Calgary, Alan Casey (Cathy) Port Alberni, Julie Maxted-Murchison (Norm) Ottawa, his baby sister, Velma (Bonnie) Beattie, Weyburn, and special daughter-in-law Sharon Maxted, Kelowna. Ken was the proud Grampy/Poppie to 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He will also be lovingly remembered by long-time friends, Marg Prowse and family, Kelowna/AB, Andy and Margaret Clements, Peachland, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. There was nothing Ken liked better than being around family and friends. He was a great hugger! Until deteriorating health restricted his activities, Ken enjoyed the great outdoors, hiking, gardening, camping, fishing and hunting, especially with his sons and nephew, Don (Terri) Maxted, Calgary. Ken and Molly enjoyed their first home on Longhill Road in Kelowna and loved their peaceful setting on the mountain in Peachland. They returned to Kelowna in 2012, to reside at Chatsworth Senior Home. Following Molly's passing, Ken moved to The Village at Mill Creek. We extend our sincere appreciation and thanks to the wonderful staff in the Shannon Community, The Village at Mill Creek , for the care and concern given to Dad during these past few months. Ken's wishes were that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), BC Children's Hospital or a charity of your choice. A memorial service for Ken and Molly will take place in Kelowna on Saturday, May 23rd, 2015 , at 1:00 p.m. at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1211 Sutherland Ave. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299.
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