Kenneth Ervin McKeen

McKEEN, Kenneth Ervin, 71, Pugwash, and formerly of Truro Heights, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 in the East Cumberland Lodge, Pugwash.

Born in Chaswood, he was a son of the late Milton and Edith (Fisher) McKeen.

Ken was a transport driver having driven for various companies. He was a member of the Truro Gospel Hall. He formerly owned and operated a scuba diving shop where he also taught scuba diving. Ken was well-known for his great sense of humour.

He is survived by his wife Esther May (McCracken) McKeen; his children: Paul (Angela), Karen, Scott, Patrick (Jill), Rebekah (Justin), Victoria; several grandchildren; greatgranddaughter; brothers, David (Judy), Allan (Cinda); sister Ruth (Late Marvin); several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife Mary Louise Dykeman; second wife Susan MacIntosh.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, from where visitation will be Friday, March 31 from noon until time of funeral service at 2 p.m.

Burial will take place at a later date. Donations in memory may be made to the East Cumberland Lodge Recreational Fund or to the Parkinson’s Society.

Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Ken’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com.