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Kenneth Robert "Ken" Liddard
May 4, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">LIDDARD, Kenneth Robert &ldquo;Ken&rdquo;-75 of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on Monday May 4, 2015 in the Dartmouth General Hospital.<br /><br />Born in Toronto, he was a son of the late Kenneth and Dorothy Liddard.<br /><br />Ken enlisted in the RCN at a young age and began his service in Nova Scotia. He served on many ships, the last of which was the HMCS Margaree. He then was posted to Stadacona where he served as a communications technician until his retirement. That role prepared him for a second career in civilian life as an electronics technician with NSIT.<br /><br />He enjoyed many of his retirement years at the cottage on Crooked Lake. He also rekindled his interest in amateur radio (HAM) and developed many friendships from within that community. In recent years, Ken became passionate about building and flying RC scale aircraft. He was a very active participant with the Halifax Electric Flyers Association (HEFA). Ken was a devoted grandfather who loved spending time with his grandchildren and enjoyed many activities and time spent with them. <br /><br />Ken is survived by his sons, John (Marilyn Ewer), Stephen (Helen), and Paul (Melanie Sarty); grandchildren, Victoria and Brandon. He is also survived by his siblings, Gary, Calgary, AB, Murray, Sue (Dave) Wright, Gail Neill, all of Orillia, Ont.; and many nieces and nephews.<br /><br />Ken was predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Linda (Hilchie); and his brother Brian.<br /><br />Cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will be held from 7-9 pm on Friday May 8 in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main Street, Dartmouth. A graveside service take place on Saturday May 9th at 2pm in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens with a reception to follow in the funeral home reception lounge.<br /><br />In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.<br /><br />The family wishes to thank the palliative care team, the home-care workers from Nightingale, and the VON nurses who became good friends to Ken over the past years. Thanks also to the helpful friends and neighbours with special thanks to Rick MacDonald, Christopher Dean, and Derek &ldquo;Gary&rdquo; King who inspired Ken to continue to live life with zest. We would also like to express our gratitude to Dad&rsquo;s sisters, Sue and Gail for their expressions of care and concern and demonstrations of the love for their brother.<br /><br />Online condolences may be made by visiting the Dartmouth Chapel at www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com<br /><br /> <br /><br /></div>