William Kenneth Loney (Ken) passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Country Meadows PCH, Neepawa with his family by his side. Dad was born November 10, 1919 to Oliver Emily Loney in Winnipeg. The family moved from Winnipeg to Glencarin in 1933 where they farmed. Besides living on the farm, dad did logging. Later, he was a grain buyer with UGG in several places in Manitoba ending up in Kelwood. At the same time he farmed, did backhoe work and plumbing. For three years he operated heavy equipment in the Arctic. Eventually he and his wife Meta retired to Neepawa. Dad loved telling stories to his family and friends. He also enjoyed the sing songs with his family. Dad was loved and will sadly be missed by his daughters Carol, Linda (Romeo), Edith (Dennis), sons Norman (Mary), Leonard (Pat), 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and three step grandchildren, many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by Meta, his wife of 63 years, brother Burt, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law Terry, grandson Calvin, great-grandson Devon. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Donations in Dad’s memory may be given to the Country Meadows PCH, Neepawa. Many thanks to the staff of Country Meadows, Neepawa Hospital, and homecare workers for the care given to Dad.






