Kenneth Parnell

WO (retired) Kenneth Parnell, CD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at the age of 84. Predeceased by beloved wife and soulmate Marion (nee Hupman). Cherished sons Kerry (Melanie), Darryl and David (Sylvie) and six dearly loved grandchildren, Mandy, Samuel, Aidan, Ryan, Emily, and Keagan, and great-grandchildren Savannah and Ellysa. Fondly remembered by his brother George (Carolyn), and sister Dorothy (Wray), brothers-in-law, Edward, Larry (Julie), Wayne (Lynn), and Dave. Kenneth was predeceased by his parents, Edgar and Verna and sister Sally. He was a loving father, husband, son and brother. He will be forever missed. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a Military Policeman until his retirement in 1991. He was a lifelong dedicated member of the Elizabeth Park Chapel. Kenneth will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with Military Honours to be held at Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa, Ontario. A Service of Celebration will be held at a later date due to COVID-19 restrictions. Thank-you to all the health care professionals at Saint Vincent Hospital for their exceptional care. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to Hospice Care Ottawa (www.hospicecareottawa.ca) or the Bruyère Foundation (www.bruyere.org).