It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Ken after a courageous battle with illness. As he passed in hospice, Ken was completely surrounded by the love and support of friends and family.
He is survived by his partner Filomena, father Allen, sisters Barbara and Alanna (Ryan and Dustin), and brother/sister-in-law Richard & Christina (Brynn, Adelaide and Brooke). He was preceded in death by his mother Nancy (2017). Ken’s personality, kindness and sense of humour will be dearly missed by all who were blessed to know him.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Ken on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave., Ottawa, ON. The Celebration will begin with a visitation from 12 p.m., a service for friends and family to share memories at 2 p.m., followed by a reception from 3 to 5 p.m.
The Burchill family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses that gave such dedicated care to Ken at the Ottawa Hospital, Bytown Palliative Medicine, and the Hospice Care Ottawa.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Care Ottawa – May Court Hospice, would be appreciated.
Digital Guestbook
Mark Sylvester
Sandy and Elsie McKay
Thank you for letting us know about Ken. Our condolences to you and your family. We will let our children know. We all remember the great times on Eastvale Drive with Ken and your family
Love and care
Sandy and Elsie
Angie Henderson
Al, Barbara, and Alana and family
Kees was so kind to inform me of the loss of your son/brother. Although I did not know your son, I have fond memories of Nancy and Alanna. Losing a child is tough...losing anyone close...takes you to places where you've never been, doesn't it...? "Never forget...when we lose someone we love, we must learn not to live without them, but to live with the love they left behind" (Unknown). Grieving is hard, but we can do hard things...together. My deepest condolences and regards to all.
Mike Saum
Sending our most sincere condolences to the Burchill family.
With love,
The Saums
Tom Lowe
I worked very closely with his dad, Allan while he was Commanding Officer Nova Scotia. I extend my condolences while enduring the loss of a son.
Bill Adams
Condolences to Ken’s family and friends.
Al Haggerty
I did not know Ken but I’m proud to have been Al’s friend for more years than we count.. Losing a family member is heartbreaking and I extend sincere condolences to him, family members and close friends.
Pat Murphy
Allen, I want to express my deepest condolences for the loss of your son and brother to Barb, Alanna and Rick.
Bonnie Turner & Norman Bennett
Ken was always a kind and pleasant person to know with a good sense of humour. Our deepest condolences to Filomena and the Burchill family.
Darryl Everett
Ken was always so kind and patient.
My condolences to Filomena and all the Burchill family.
My deepest sympathies.
A very sad day.
I am lucky to have had the chance to know Ken. He was a very kind soul.