Might seventeenth 1946 – November twenty ninth 2024
On Friday, November twenty ninth, 2024, Ken was taken from us instantly in Gore Bay in his 78th yr after a close to half century battling problems of Kind 1 Diabetes. Whereas we course of this unimaginable loss and unhappiness, we’re comforted by the truth that Ken lived a protracted, full lifetime of enjoyable and journey.
Born and raised in Toronto, getting into his grownup years Ken would begin his journey north. First touchdown in Barrie and Collingwood Ontario, he would discover his true life passions working in each the world of crusing yachts and alpine snowboarding. Beginning his enterprise within the yacht constitution trade in Midland Ontario in the course of the 1980’s, Ken would ultimately discover life taking him to Manitoulin Island in 1990 to take over the operations of Canadian Yacht Charters in Gore Bay the place he continued his work proper up till his passing. Ken would skipper many charters out on the North Channel on his fleet of yachts and if you happen to had been fortunate sufficient to have him as your captain, it was an expertise unlikely ever forgotten! Ken’s sense of humour was contagious and he all the time left an impression or story – normally an excellent one!
Whereas dwelling and dealing on Manitoulin, Ken was additionally a snow hen however not within the conventional sense. Ken’s southern migration would take him to the Blue Mountains the place he would spend the winters working instructing snowboarding at each Blue Mountain Resort in addition to the Toronto Ski Membership. Ken would ultimately take up residence yr spherical in Gore Bay. Ken was an avid hockey participant and a die laborious Toronto Maple Leafs fan. He would take within the odd recreation in Toronto and will commonly be noticed sporting a Leafs jersey. Quoting Wayne Gretzky, his favorite saying was “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” a lot in order that he had a poster of this printed on the wall of his dwelling. Whereas not enjoying in the latest years, Ken would nonetheless be on the bench in Gore Bay as a coach and cheerleader and shall be missed by his hockey friends. Ken additionally served on municipal council in Gore Bay and was keen about that work particularly because it associated to the administration and growth of the waterfront and marina. Ken thrived within the firm of his family and friends and was probably the most social beings you can know.
Predeceased by mom Mary Dora Blodgett (McCarthy) and father Gordon Lorne Blodgett, in addition to his first spouse and mom of his sons Carla Blodgett (Richardson). Ken shall be endlessly and fondly remembered by his brothers John Blodgett (Cathy), Dave Blodgett (Elize) and sister Maureen Russell
in addition to cousin Laura McCarthy Roberts (Norm).
Ken additionally leaves behind his good friend and former partner Pam McLaughlin, his 4 kids; Brian Blodgett (Lizanne), Chris Blodgett (Melanie), Annie Blodgett (Tas) and Molly Blodgett. Proud grandfather of Matthew, Bradley, Nickolas, Maxine and Kody. Nice grandfather of Owen, Desarae, Avery, Luka and Kiara.
Ken’s life deserves a celebration to recollect. Subsequently no instant visitation or service shall be held as we wish to make certain that family and friends close to and much can attend to provide Ken a correct ship off.
A celebration of life shall be held on Ken’s 79th birthday – Might seventeenth, 2025 in Gore Bay.
Particulars and timing shall be introduced quickly.
Donations to Diabetes Canada could be welcomed in his reminiscence.
To share a message of condolence, share a reminiscence or footage please e-mail [email protected] or by common mail at CYC Field 215, Gore Bay Ontario P0P1K0
Preparations entrusted to Island Funeral Dwelling
