DAY – Kenneth Arthur Montgomery
August 27, 1926 – December 6, 2015
Born in Port Burwell, ON., he was the eldest son of the late Arthur George and Susannah Christobel (Hewitt) Day.
Ken trained originally under the War Emergency Training Program as a machinist at H.B. Beal Technical and Commercial High School in London, ON. in 1942. A veteran of World War II, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1944 and then volunteered for the Royal Canadian Navy in 1945, training overseas in England in naval aviation. He served aboard the first commissioned aircraft carrier, H.M.C.S. Warrior, and later on the Magnificent and Bonaventure. While living in Dartmouth, he carried out various shore duties at Royal Canadian Naval Air Station Shearwater including air traffic controller. He retired from the navy in 1966 and joined Steel and Engine Products Limited (STENPRO) in Liverpool residing in Brooklyn and later in Milton. He finally realized his dream of becoming a pilot in 1972 and spent many happy years flying a private aircraft and being involved in aviation in Queens County. He was also an avid fisherman, gardener, woodworker and grandfather.
He is survived by his daughter Kendra Day (Ritchie) of Charlottetown; two grandchildren Gracie and Simon Watts and longtime companion Ava Geddes of Upper Stewiacke. He also has three brothers; John (Clara) of Ottawa, ON, Richard (Claire) of BC and David (Gayle) of London, ON and two sisters Doreen (Geerling) Petersen of Chilliwack, BC and Elsie O’Dwyer of London, On.
He was predeceased by his first wife Jean (Chetwynd), a son Kevin, his second wife Florence (Van Norden) and three sisters Julia Marsh, Eileen Slapsack and Mary Johnsrude.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. At Ken’s request, a gathering of family and friends will be held at his home at a later date followed by a burial in Milton Community Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Queens General Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Peter& Joanie Davies
Dear Ava & all Ken’s family,
Sending our deepest condolences at Ken’s passing. Keep your memories close. God Bless, hugs.
Ralph & Shirley Morton
Sorry to hear of Ken’s passing.
He was a very nice person and will be missed by all that knew him.
Cherish his greatest memories.
Holly and Philip Smith
Dear Kendra,
I was saddened to read of your father’s passing. Although it has been quite some time since I have seen him, he was such a pleasant man to speak with; he certainly had a wonderful outlook on life. Thinking of you and yours at this time.
Holly (Lewis) Smith
Paul and Melinda Hilchey
We were very sorry to read of Ken’s passing.My Dad Ace and Ken had many happy fishing and hunting trips together.He was extremely proud of his beautiful grandchildren Gracie and Simon.He wrote each year in his Christmas cards about how well they were doing and his time spent with Kendra and the kids.May your memories of these happy times comfort you at this difficult time.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Colleen and Timothy Roy
Dear Kendra
We were saddened to hear of your Father’s passing . Cherish the memories and keep them close to your heart.
Cathy and Carl Longard
Dear Kendra,
So very sorry to learn of your Dad’s passing. I know how close you were and what a special guy he was. I always remember how homesick we were that first Christmas at Dal! May your memories of your Dad help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.
Cathy and Carl
John and Myrna Robar
Ava, Kendra and Family,
We send our sincere sympathy to all. We always enjoyed our visits with Ken.
Maurice\Betty Whynott
So sorry to hear of Ken’s passiing. He was so nice to work with.Sympathy and Prayers to all.
Helen Pickrem
Hi to all of Ken’s family & friends, I used to work at Provincial Hearing where I had the great pleasure of meeting Ken. He was great gentleman with a wonderful personality. I know he will be missed by all of you BUT he will live on in your hearts. Take care and love each other.
Roger VanNorden
So sorry for your loss,
Judy and Leon Miller
Ava
We were saddened to read of Ken’s passing. Sending you our sincere sympathy and keeping you in our thoughts.
Shirley M Graham
Ava, Kendra, Gracie and Simon. Thoughts, memories and prayers are with you all at this time. Was so glad to be able to play the organ and piano for Ken this past summer, he seemed to enjoy it. I am sure you have many happy memories of your Dad, Grampa, & Friend, God Bless you all and let those happy memories hug your heart. Love from Ava’s friend Shirley.
Norman Rafuse for the Milton Baptist Church
From the family and friends at Milton Baptist Church we pass on our prayers to the Day family with sincere condolences at this sad time.
Nancy Spinks
To Ken’s family and friends,
So very sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. He was a kind and generous man. I know my parents enjoyed seeing them at Kedji years ago and more recently, when he knew my husband was a fellow pilot, he took him up flying from Greenfield. It was a fun and memorable day. Our condolences to all of you. He will be missed.
Nancy and Lou Kuffel
Doug Day- Nephew
I will always remember him as kind, gentle, and an absolute pleasure to be with. Take care,all who knew him, and smile as I am confident he has a special place in Heaven and most likely with a plane.
Gertrude wagner
I remember going to kens house when I was a little girl we would visit all the time i will cherish the memories and hold them dear to my heart, sending prayers to the family at this sad time. Ken will be missed by all
Bill and Anna Cox
The Day family
Our deepest sympathy in Ken’s passing. Always went out of his way to speak and inquire of everyone’s health. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
BARRY MERCER
OUR FAMILY WAS SO SAD TO HERE OF KEN,S PASSING OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILY. AS YOU TRAVEL THE JOURNEY OF LIFE YOU MEET VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE.KEN WAS ONE OF THESE PEOPLE VERY SPECIAL.MANY HOURS WE SPENT TOGETHER IN HIS PLANE.I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH THOSE MEMORIES. WHEN I GO FLYING I KNOW I WON;T BE ALONE KEN WILL BE ALWAYS WITH ME.