Obituary of Ken Roberts

December 1, 1941 - Nanton, Alberta

September 23, 2021 - Calgary, Alberta

Kenneth Lionel Roberts passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at the age of 79 years in his Calgary home. In his final weeks, he was surrounded by loving family and friends, both at his side and from afar, and attended to by caring health-care workers.

Ken was born on December 1, 1941 to Bert and Matilda Roberts and grew up in Nanton, AB. After graduating high school, he moved to Calgary and found a job with Canadian Western Natural Gas (now ATCO Energy) where he worked for 35 years in various roles, retiring as Supervisor of Land Administration. He enjoyed his work, making use of his people skills to build relationships with rural landowners across Southern Alberta. In retirement, Ken remained active with his long-held interests in golf, curling, carpentry, cooking and gardening. Throughout his life, he enjoyed camping and fishing in Canada’s wilderness and stayed connected with his roots by helping out at his sister’s ranch. He also experienced the wider world through travels across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

Ken is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Janice (nee Thistlethwaite), originally from Swift Current, SK; their children, Michael (Sreyhem) and Leanne; three grandchildren, Andrew, Aaron, and Alina; brother Leonard (Gladys) and his children, Allan (Faye) and Blaine; sister Fay Dunham and her children, Audrey, Steve, Connie, and Carol (Gary) Toole with children Mason and Sawyer. Ken was predeceased by his parents, Bert and Matilda; sister-in-law Margaret Roberts; brother-in-law Randy Dunham; and niece Irene Roberts.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 8, 2:00 PM, at McInnis & Holloway (Eastside, 5388 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, AB). The chapel will require proof of full vaccination, vaccine exemption or a negative COVID-19 test. Those unable to attend in person are invited to join Ken's service streamed live (see below) on the day of the serivce.  For those unalbe to view live, a recording of the service will be posted. Condolences, memories and photos can also be shared and viewed here.

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