Avey, Ken (Died)

AVEY - At Oxford Regional Nursing Home, Ingersoll on Friday January 5, 2007, Ken Avey formerly of Norwich in his 97th year. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn (Cowan) Avey. Dear father of Ron and wife Marie of Norwich, Donna and husband Tom Awcock of Ingersoll, Elaine and Cliff Burd of Eden, Sandra and husband Bob Bedggood of Thorndale, Laurie and wife Barb of Norwich, Carol and husband David Haley of Matheson, Murray and wife Mary of Fingal. He will be sadly missed by 15 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Survived by sister Marguerite Avey of Norwich, brother Bev and wife Ena of Norwich, sister-in-law Meta Avey of Tillsonburg, brother-in-law Stacey Hinks of Norwich. Predeceased by sisters Phyllis and Pauline, brothers Russell, Doug and Clarence. Ken worked for the old Department of Highways for over 30 years. Friends were received at THE ARN-LOCKIE FUNERAL HOME, 45 Main St. W., Norwich on Sunday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral service to celebrate Ken's life will be held at the funeral home on Monday January 8, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Donna Bowman-Woodall officiating. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Salvation Army or Arthritis Society. On-line condolences at www.arn-lockiefuneralhome.com. ARN-LOCKIE (519) 863-3020.