Passed away November 26, 2009 in Brockville at the age of 79 years. Predeceased by his wife June Rose VanDerveer. He is survived by his children, Kenneth VanDerveer, Phillip VanDerveer, Deborah VanDerveer, Sharron McBride and Joanna Uravic. Grandfather to Jason VanDerveer, Dawn McBride, Angie Fraleigh, Scott VanDerveer, Albert Noel, Christina Steacy, Raymond Noel and Amber McBride and great grandfather to Brianne McBride Sullivan, Emma Grant-Steacy, Devlin Fraleigh, Charlie McBride and Baby Peanut.
Following cremation at Roselawn, a gathering in celebration of Ken's life will be in the Irvine Funeral Home Reception Centre, 4 James St., E., Brockville on Thursday from 10 am-12 noon with a tribute at 11 am. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.