Obituary of Kenneth Wilson Colbert

Colbert, Kenneth Wilson May 11, 1922 - March 27, 2013 Chief Petty Officer HMCS Mimico Beloved husband of the late Frieda (Goebel) Colbert. This kind loving uncle will be dearly missed not only by his family of four nephews and nieces, 9 great nephews and nieces and 18 great great nephews and nieces in eastern Canada but also by a large number of family in Western Canada. In particular his dear sisters-in-law Phyllis (Goebel) Roy and Geraldine (Goebel) Howorko and brothers-in-law Milton Goebel and Harvey Goebel. Ken was predeceased by his parents Henry (Harry) Colbert and Mary (McLellan) as well as brothers Harold and Donald and sister Lorraine Murdock. Ken joined the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II. After training he travelled on the HMCS Prince Rupert thru the Panama Canal to Scotland where he joined the crew of the HMCS Mimico. After the war he joined Kellogg’s Canada where he remained a loyal employee for 39 years. Ken has been cremated and a private family interment will be held at a later date in Arva Cemetery, London, Ontario. Memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Evans Funeral Home, (519) 451-9350, entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be expressed at www.evansfh.ca Services: Service Date Monday, April 15, 2013