BLAKENEY, Kenneth Bruce
03 October 1935 - 11 October 2020 , 85 years of age
Graduat ing from this life, Kenneth Blakeney passed away peacefully Sunday 11 October 2020, surrounded by his loving family at Andrews Nursing Home of Summerside, PEI. To the staff of Andrews nursing home, we give much thanks and gratitude for the dignity and respect for which our Dad received. Ken met and married his childhood sweetheart, Margaret Louise (Crozier). They were blessed to have 8 children with names all beginning and ending with “B”. The growing up years, Kenneth’s family was often referred as the “B” hive. The symbolism of beehive: implying industry, bounty, and wisdom, reflects the “activity” of this “hive”. Our Dad had a strong work ethic instilled to each of his children, most directly, at early ages, the helping hands of Brian, Blaine, and Barry as they worked at his side for many years within the Bakery/ Potato chip employment. The girls held more typical roles of supporting our mother in the home. An efficient beehive indeed! Our father is survived by his children, Beverley (Kevin) Waugh, Wilmot Valley, PEI, Blaine Blakeney, Souris, PEI, Barbara Lewis, Halifax, N.S., Brenda Smith, Calgary, AB, Barry (Jewel) Blakeney, Eastern Passage, N.S., Bonita MacKenzie, Summerside, Grandfather to Sara (Mark) Peters, Jennifer Waugh, Emily ( Eddie) Waugh, Thomas (Kelly) Waugh, Jason Blakeney, Kenny ( Carly) Blakeney, Natalie Blakeney, Dylan Lewis, Dustin ( Roselle ) Smith, Rebecca (Theodore) Smith, Aimee Smith, Jeremy (Kim) Blakeney, Josh Blakeney, Vanessa (Dey) Rivera, Amanda Blakeney, Govan Bianchini, and Great Grandfather to 20 plus.... Predeceased by his parents Harris and Cecilia( Glover) Blakeney, infant sister, his beloved wife Margaret Louise (Crozier), son, Brian Harris Blakeney, daughter, Belinda Cecilia Bianchini, granddaughter, Mary Ellen Ethel Waugh, and great granddaughter, Sophie Rae Lynn Waugh. We honor each name listed as each represents a real person, someone who had added depth and dimension to our family and most importantly to our Father. Ken Blakeney was known by many in his community. Always a friendly smile, attention to detail was his signature. As a long time member of The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, this community was blessed by much service, offering many levels of support and caring. This reflection of his goodness and deep spiritual beliefs are a legacy for each of us as his children. Each of us are blessed to have our relationship and ways we connected, celebrating the truth we hold that “Families can be Together Forever “. Resting at the Davison Funeral Home. Due to Covic 19 restrictions, no public visitation will be held. There will be a private family funeral service which will be available to view online on the funeral homes website after 2pm Wed. 14 October. Interment in Peoples Cemetery, Kensington. If so desired contributions may be made to the International Children’s Memorial Place. www.davisonfh.com