February 22, 1940 - March 5, 2025
Kenneth George Aitcheson, age 85, of Stratford passed away peacefully with family by his side on March 5, 2025. Born in St. Marys, February 22, 1940, son of the late W. Roy and Helen (Laing) Aitcheson.
Beloved and truly patient husband for 57 years of Jean (Allen). Loving father and grandpa of Evan and Christine (Hughes) and their daughters Sophia and Sayde, Brian and Marloes (Nyenhuis) and their sons Nathan, Reid and Declan. Brother to D. Roy (Pat), Anne Gotts, and Terry. Brother-in-law to George Galbraith (Erika), Nora Fulcher (Dan), Joan Morrison (Jim). Lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and their families.
Predeceased by daughter Erin Nadine in infancy, brother Robert and Sheila, sister-in-law Gwen Galbraith, brothers-in-law Ron Butson, and Murray Macpherson, Jean’s parents Lyall and Beulah (Hyndman) Allen.
Ken was the fourth generation working the land on the Aitcheson Homestead Farm since 1883 (William, Robert “Little Bob”, W. Roy). Brian proudly farms it now. Ken was active in 4-H and Junior Farmers as President, and member of multiple provincial square dance champion sets. Ken added his beautiful bass voice to Church and German Teutonia choirs. Ken served as Secretary for the Perth County Pork Producers for many years and on all committees of Avonton Church.
Ken supported those near and dear to him with his gentle ways, encouraging words, and contagious smile. In 2020, Ken received the Paul Harris Fellowship award from the Rotary Foundation in recognition of substantial and exemplary community service in support of Rotary ideals, he additionally accompanied Jean on humanitarian missions to Central America.
Ken’s kind and gentle spirit will be missed by his community of neighbours, close friends, church congregation, Friendship Force, his Corcoran Street coffee klatch, and many others with whom he connected over his 85 years.
Visitation for friends and family will be held at the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford on Friday, March 14, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A celebration of Ken’s life will take place at Avonton Presbyterian Church, 3401 Road 130, Perth South on Saturday, March 15, at 2 p.m, with a reception to follow. Memorial donations in Ken’s memory may be made to Stratford Perth Community Foundation – Jean Aitcheson Nursing Scholarship Fund or to the charity of one’s choice. www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com