Kenneth Patrick Matthews
November 17, 1970 - April 1, 2021
Funeral Details: Sat., April 10, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. A Zoom Celebration of Life will be held
Ken passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Ken is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Kimberly, his daughter (and clone), Kayleigh, and his son (and best friend) Ryan. He was the beloved son of Clare Bisogno (Gene) and James Matthews. He leaves behind many loved cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.
Ken had 2 passions in life - hockey and his family. He loved playing hockey with his teammates in Barrie on the MBL and Wednesday night groups, and with his Friday night gang in Mississauga. He was so happy when Ryan was old enough to join them.
Ken never backed down from a chance to push himself further. He once decided to take up running and after a month was able to run 20 km. He rode his bike with his Uncle Dave from Mississauga to Trenton… just because. And not long after completing his radiation, he would rollerblade with Kayleigh whenever the weather allowed. That was Ken, he lived life to its fullest
Ken had an infectious smile, and a knack for making everyone he met feel comfortable and welcomed. He was warm, caring and so positive, even when diagnosed with cancer last March. Ken will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to meet him.
In keeping with Ken’s wishes, he will be cremated and brought home, where he most wanted to be. There will be a zoom funeral, Saturday, April 10, 2021, with time to be announced soon.
Online condolences and memories www.peacefultransition.ca
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Jim Masyk and Melissa Hazel
Posted on: Monday, April 5, 2021Dear Clare and Gene,
Melissa and I are so saddened to hear about Ken’s passing. I met him in his younger days at your home and he was always a really polite, charming fellow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim
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Donna Pimentel
Posted on: Monday, April 5, 2021You are already missed. You definitely lived and lead by example. That carries on in your family. Rest In Peace Ken
Patrick Basil Driscoll
Posted on: Monday, April 5, 2021My heart goes out to Kens family,his mother and father. Just look around he is right beside you with that wonderful smile.To his wife and children, he will never leave you he will always be in your hearts God bless Kenny and all of you.
Jeff Clairmont
Posted on: Monday, April 5, 2021I am deeply saddened from the loss of Kenny. I didn’t know him for a long time but we quickly became friends thru Sunday night hockey. I was the new guy and he made me feel welcomed right away. Heartfelt condolences to your family and friends thru this difficult time. Take care and Godspeed!
Sharon and John Hamilton
Posted on: Monday, April 5, 2021Our condolences Kim, Kayleigh and Rhino. I will keep him in my prayers. Hugs ❤️
terri-lynn spiteri
Posted on: Monday, April 5, 2021We are so heartbroken for you all, and so proud of Ken for his courage, strength and determination, throughout his entire life, but most especially these last 14 months. It’s been an honour knowing Ken these last 25 years and we will remember him with love and laughter. Fly high Ken and rest easy. You have earned it.
Sending our love and support to all who knew and loved him.
Kimberly, Kayleigh and Ryan, we are here for you always. xoxox
Ben and Terri-Lynn (Or Terri Spiteri for Ryan!)
Connie Tarsitano
Posted on: Monday, April 5, 2021My condolences to the family. Ken will be dearly missed but never forgotten. May you Rest In Peace Ken. ❤️🙏
Your friend Connie
Until we meet again
Ivy McDonald
Posted on: Monday, April 5, 2021My condolences to Clare and family,
RIP Kenny
Hema Ravi
Posted on: Monday, April 5, 2021Dear Clare, heartfelt condolences to you and your family 🙏🏽
Diane and Darren Juby
Posted on: Monday, April 5, 2021Kenny has shown us all such courage, strength and kindness. May he continue to watch over his beautiful family and friends. Our deepest condolences go out to Kimberly,Kayleigh Ryan and the entire family
Matthew Ford
Posted on: Monday, April 5, 2021My condolences to Uncle Kenny’s lovely family. It was shocking to hear the news knowing how young he was. I know everyone enjoyed being around him, myself included even though it had been quite a long time. I’ll always remember him as the happy and joking uncle, one of the few who could tease my dad without getting him upset! Sending my love to the rest of the family.
Matt
Robert N. Falby
Posted on: Tuesday, April 6, 2021We send our deepest sympathy for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda Wallace
Posted on: Tuesday, April 6, 2021I am so sorry for the loss of your son and my condolences to you and your family. So young. His time with
you was too short. My condolences to his wife and family also.
Barbara Snider
Posted on: Tuesday, April 6, 2021Words cannot describe how sorry we are to hear of Kenny’s passing. His love will continue to live on through Kim, Kayleigh and Ryan in every act, thought and decision they make. Taken from us far too soon. We will miss his amazing smile, positive attitude, and engaging personality.
Our thoughts are with his family, Kim, Kayleigh, Ryan and his mother Clare and his father Jim
RIP Kenny
Love Aunt Bunty and Uncle Johnny
Jamie Turner
Posted on: Tuesday, April 6, 2021Passing on our condolences to the family during this time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers
Jamie Cindy and Cameron Turner
Pedro Lopes
Posted on: Wednesday, April 7, 2021Clare and Gene … we just learned the devastating news of Kenny’s passing. Kimberly, Kayleigh, Ryan and you are foremost in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. It has been said, true sadness enters into one’s life when the co-author of your most cherished memories becomes a memory. But take solace in knowing, those we love will never truly leave us. They will forever remain a sweet memory and, therefore, cannot be touched by death.
Clare, I first met you at an ECE softball game in the Spring of 1974. I was instantly taken with your charm, your grace and your beauty. Within minutes, I learned you were part of a huge, close-knit family. Within an hour, I learned you were the “beaming with pride” mom of a sweet baby boy named Kenny. Over the intervening years, Gene and you shared countless anecdotes, updates and photos of your beloved Kenny. Unfortunately, Kenny and I never met in person; but, through you, I knew him.
God bless Kenny and all of you,
Rosa and Pedro.
Laura Calhoun
Posted on: Wednesday, April 7, 2021My heartfelt condolences to all of Kenny’s loving family.
He was an All Star in the game of life.
Darlene Arnott
Posted on: Saturday, April 10, 2021Ron and I are so saddened by this loss. Ken was an amazing person who was loved and will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our deepest condolences to his beloved family.
Don Troup
Posted on: Wednesday, April 14, 2021Very sad to hear of Ken’s passing and just found out on LinkedIn. Time flies so quickly. Hadn’t seen each other for years until a fateful night at Van Halen Concert. Was a good laugh. Didn’t realize how long it has been since his battle began and we spoke. Loved his positivity, something all should aspire to. My thoughts and prayers are with you Kim, Ryan and Kayleigh. I wish you strength during this time.