Kenneth Frederick Haughton

Died: December 12, 2009 | Place: LHSC - Victoria Hospital

Obituary

HAUGHTON, Kenneth Frederick

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Saturday, December 12th, 2009, Kenneth Frederick Haughton of London in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Kathy (Cregan) Haughton for 59 years. Loving father to Rory Haughton and his wife Brenda of London and Kim Wolff and her husband John of Ingersoll. Proud grandfather to Shaun Haughton of London, Shannon Jordan and her husband Robert of St. Thomas, Shayla and Braxton Wolff both of Ingersoll. Cherished great-grandfather to Ayden Echo Jordan. Dear brother to Douglas Houghton and his wife Anita of Maple Ridge, B.C. and Sheldon Houghton and his wife Isobel of West Covina, California. Predeceased by his parents Alexander and Helena Haughton and his Sister Jean. Will also be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Ken served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 37 years with stints in Europe, Germany and Egypt, his last and final posting being London. Later he worked at the London Gardens for many years. He enjoyed playing and running his two Bridge clubs. Kudos to all his Bridge members, saying “Thanks for the memories, we’ll meet again”. At Ken’s request a donation will be made in his name to the “Victory Legion Branch”. Special thanks to all professional staff who helped ease Ken’s last days on the 6th floor of Westminster Campus. Cremation and a Private Family service has already taken place. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, Ontario, N6B 2V3 or to the Victory Legion Branch, 311 Oakland Avenue, London, Ontario, N5W 4J5. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com. (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184)

10 Comments

  1. Shayla Wolff December 16, 2009 at 2:34 pm

    Miss you already Poppy, you were such a sweet man. I am honoured to be your grand-daughter. I am very happy I had the pleasure of living with you and Nana during my final year of college. Your positive attitude and spirit will be with me forever. Keep an eye on us up in heaven. Thinking of you always, your tallest granddaughter, Shayla.

  2. Angela Hales December 16, 2009 at 3:55 pm

    You and Auty Kathy made me feel so welcome when I visited you on my hols. We used to laugh as you could’nt understand a word I said, saying I spoke to fast. Yet I had the same problem. But, of course you were always patient and we had a great laugh. I shall miss you so much and our little chats on the telephone. You were a wonderful Uncle and I shall always remember you with love.

  3. Joyce December 16, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    Hi Kim,
    Please know that I am thinking of you in this time of mourning.
    This note is to send your way my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

  4. Sharon E. Dainty December 17, 2009 at 12:05 am

    To a very dear Uncle: thankyou for your humor, your stories, for making my dad laugh on our visits to London and for being so very kind to our daughter Katie – you will always be remembered my dear!and know we will continue to take care of our lovely Aunt Kathy for you………..
    with love Sharon and Bill

  5. Don "Branks" Brankley December 17, 2009 at 12:27 am

    To Kathy, Rory and Kim: I was saddened to hear of the passing of your Husband and Father. Ken and I worked for many years at the London Gardens. We had so many good times in those years, I think of them often and Ken was always so much fun, always had a smile and a laugh and even in the tough times, he could make us all feel better with his sense of humour and antics. I considered Ken a good Friend and shall always remember him warmly. After the old gang of Helen Jenner, Rupe Darwin and the others in the box office, it made me realize what a great group we had at the Gardens and the good times will always be remembered. Again, let me say that I share in your grief at the passing of a unique, good man. Please accept my deepest condolences.
    Always, Don “Branks” Brankley

  6. Penny Hales December 19, 2009 at 2:58 pm

    A fun, funny, card playing, cleaver thinking gentleman who I have had the pleasure to have met. I know you are looking down at all of us, keeping an eye on things, and believe me, you will never ever ever be forgotten about. God bless you Kenneth Haughton. Long live your spirit, Your neice, Penny xxx

  7. Penny Hales December 19, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    A fun, funny, card playing, cleaver thinking gentleman who I have had the pleasure to have met. I know you are looking down at all of us, keeping an eye on things, and believe me, you will never ever ever be forgotten about. God bless you Kenneth Haughton. Long live your spirit, Your neice, Penny xxx

  8. John and Katrina Hales December 19, 2009 at 3:06 pm

    Our thoughts are with you Aunty Kathy and family.
    Much love, John and Katrina xx

  9. Barbara & Don Steward December 19, 2009 at 4:08 pm

    we will always remember the fun times with Ken, in the past 60 years. One especially, the first time we ever went to the beach together, he sat in the car in the boiling heat and read the encylopedias. remember that Kathy? Lots of those fun memories. T.T.F,N.

  10. Don & Star Pearson December 21, 2009 at 6:34 pm

    I always loved and will always remember Uncle Ken’s laugh. It was infectious, it made you laugh right along with him. Uncle Ken was my godfather. I will miss you dearly. Love you, Star xoxo

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