Kenneth McDonald

22nd December 1925 - 12th September 2019
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J Fraser and Sons
Cnr Esk and Doon Streets
Invercargill
Tuesday 17 September 2019, 1:00PM

McDonald Kenneth (Ken) Passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Longwood Care Home Riverton, aged 93. Loved husband of the late Hellen. Loved father and father-in-law of Laurie and Annette, Kerry and Debbie, Dayle and Carl Sutton. Loved grandad to Ryan, Emma; Sam, Krystal; Kirsty, Aaron. A loved great-grandfather. Loved brother of Jean*, Joyce* and Flora. A farewell to celebrate Ken’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Tuesday, September 17 at 1.00pm. Messages to 131 Dunstan Road, RD 1, Alexandra, 9391. Online tributes may be left at frasersfunerals.co.nz (*denotes deceased)

Messages

Sorry to hear of Kens passing, my boss at Riverton Motors when I left school, I remember Ken and Hellen and their fishing boat, and when I moved to Alexandra, we lived on the same street. Sorry I can not be with you on Tuesday, will be thinking of the family.
Murray Beer, Alexandra
So sorry to hear of Ken's death. He was a great neighbour and also friend of ours when we lived in Alexandra.
Doug Heather Turner, Mosgiel
To Laurie, Kerry Dale and Families.
Thinking of you at this time.
Ken has crossed his final finish line. Oh to be mental and physical ability as long as he did.
Regards to you all.
Wayne and Judy
Wayne Young, Wanaka
I remember trips to Riverton as a child, the next challenge after spotting the Riverton Race Course roof was to spot Ken & Hellen's house so we could pop in and visit. My sister Kathryn and mum, Joyce (Ken's brother), weren't so keen on the muscles dad (Harry) would be keen to get off the rocks and we very happy to visit Ken and Hellen. Ken looked so young when I saw him in Dunedin a few years back, his physical fitness inspires me to keep up my own & I remember him when I get on my bike. Thanks for inspiring my ride through life.
Stephen Searle, Dunedin
Sorry to hear of the passing of Ken. I would pop in and have a chat with him at Longwood when vistoring my mother in law. Thoughts to you all.

Murray and Wendy, Riverton
Sorry to hear of Ken's passing - my thoughts are with you all. I have many fond memories of times spent with Ken, particularly at Riverton and Nokomai.
Chris Garden, Dunedin
Robyn, Caleb and I were poking around the rocks at the Colac Bay boat ramp one day when a boat came in after a morning’s fishing. Caleb was really interested in the process of getting the boat out of the water and he also wanted to see the catch. One of the young men was chuffed with Caleb’s interest and gave him a nice, fresh blue cod. Later, back at the crib, Caleb watched me process the fish and I remembered where I learned the skills of filleting, skinning and boning blue cod. Thanks, Ken!
Max, Invercargill
So sorry to hear the passing of Ken. I used to come out for respite at Longwood and my favourite person was always waiting for me. I loved hearing about his vege garden and his beautiful tomatoes. I would always bring out a couple of tomatoes with me as he loved to have them on toast for his breakfast. He was a fascinating men and will be sorely missed
Rest in painfree peace Ken. Till we meet again.
Kim Robbie, Invercargill