Obituary of Ken Marryatt

MARRYATT, Kenneth Sylvester — 80, Halifax, passed away on April 3, 2010, in Glades Lodge after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Disease. Born in West Pennant, he was a son of the late Edward Stanley and Ella May (Findley) Marryatt. Ken was employed by the Nova Scotia Light and Power Company and then as shift supervisor for the Power Corporation in the thermal plant on Water Street, where he retired after 30 years. Prior to his employment on land, he was a fisherman and also sailed on the Imperial Oil Tankers. He received his 50 year jewel pin from the Athole Lodge No. 15 and was a long-time member of Brunswick Street United Church, being married there in 1958. Ken was loved by all who knew him and touched the lives of many with his kindness and ability to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He enjoyed many years at his cottage in West Pennant/Long Cove, sharing his passion for the outdoors. Surviving are his beloved wife, Gladys (Sweet) Marryatt; cherished daughter, Pearl Flemings (Andrew); granddaughter, Kendra, whom he truly adored; sisters, Gladys Smith, Halifax; Kathleen Caspersen (Carl), Holbrook, Mass.; brothers, Cliford (Eileen), Halifax; Harold (Joan), Lower Sackville; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, George, Fred, Robe, Roy, Reg and Everett; sisters, Bertha Lyons, Helen Coffey, Hilda Velcoff, Ida Batten and Guida Tough. Cremation has taken place under the direction of J. A. Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd. (477-5601). In keeping with Ken's wishes there will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held at a later date in East Pennant Cemetery with Terry Paul Choice officiating. Family flowers only. We are forever grateful and thankful to all the Red Cross home support workers, paramedics, doctors, QEII emergency, staff at Glades Lodge and our devoted family, friends and neighbors.