13170945 Breitenbach, Kenneth , 62 of Pelham Ontario passed away peacefully on Friday April 28th, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones after a long hard fought 6 year battle with cancer. He was born in Welland Ontario, January 9th, 1955. Ken was a professional hockey player in the National Hockey League and was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1975 hockey draft. He played professionally until 1979. After his hockey career, Ken was an entrepreneur with Breitenbach Trucking, a metal fabricator at E.S. Fox, and was a Team Captain with Canadian Tire JumpStart. Above everything for what he was known for he wished to be remembered for by what he was most proud of, being a papa to his 5 grandchildren. Ken is survived by his loving wife Rosemary who was there every step of the way during his battle with cancer. Also survived by his loving mother Joyce Breitenbach and his children Ken Jr. (Gayle) Breitenbach, and Erica (Jeff) Horton. He leaves his grandchildren Victoria, Jenna, Emily, Jeffery Jr. and Megan, his sister in laws and brother in laws Denis and Angelina Carrier, Guy and Adriana Wilson, Clayton and the late Rita Booth, Joe and the late Fernanda Curcio, Kevin Kirk and the late Sylvana Pace. Ken will be sadly missed by his many uncle's, aunt's, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Ken is predeceased by his father Ernie Brietenbach, and his in-laws Terzo and Stella Pace. Special thanks to all of the staff at Hospice Niagara who provided exceptional care and comfort to Ken and his family. A celebration of life will be held at Faith Welland Church located at 380 South Pelham Road, Welland Ontario on Tuesday May 9th, 2017. Family will be receiving guests at 10 am with a service at 11 am. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in his honor to Canadian Tire's JumpStart program or to Hospice Niagara. Share | Presented By Memory Candles(1) Light a Memory Candle Your Name Text (maximum 150 characters) Close Your Email Your email is not publicly shown and is used to notify you when your submission is approved. Dale & Cathy Robbins Deepest sympathies to Ken's family. So sorry to hear about Ken's passing & his struggle with cancer. R.I.P old friend. More Condolences Condolences(14) Add Condolence Send your thoughts by posting a condolence. Close All fields are required. Your Name Relation Email Your email is not publicly shown and is used to notify you when your submission is approved. Message Title Message Text Maximum of 500 Characters ( # ) My Sincerest Condolences Posted by Fiorella Hoogerdyk (Friend) On Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Dear Rosemary (& Family) "Tears are prayers too. They travel to God when we can't speak." Psalm 56:8 Thinking of you. Heartfelt Sympathies Posted by Rita (Silvestri) Denis (friend) On Monday, May 8, 2017

Rosemary, my sincere condolences to you and your family. May the love of family and friends comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead. My Sincere Condolences Posted by Diane Busby (Co-Worker) On Monday, May 8, 2017

Thinking of you and your family Rosemary and wishing you Strength, Courage and Faith that will see you through this most difficult time. May God in His Divine presence be with all of you at this sad time.... Miss Posted by Anna Noiles (friend) On Sunday, May 7, 2017

Dear Rose and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. May the wonderful memories you have of Ken, bring you some comfort during this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. xxxxx condolence Posted by Dave Kuipers (friend) On Sunday, May 7, 2017

Ken was great guy fun to be with had aolt of good times back in the hardrock days my deepest condolences to all the family Heartfelt sympathies Posted by Carl and Debbie Beccario (Friend) On Sunday, May 7, 2017

We will remember Ken as a soft spoken, gentle man with a smile that could light up a room. There really are no words to express our profound sadness. He put up one courageous fight. Our thoughts and prayers are with Joyce, Rosemary and Ken's children and grandchildren. condolences Posted by Barry MacLean (co-worker) On Sunday, May 7, 2017

Please accept my condolences...Ken was the nicest guy you could ever meet...such a nice man...very humble. It was a pleasure working with him at Fox. fairwell old friend Posted by Randy Paterson (friend) On Friday, May 5, 2017

Ken will be missed in my memory of him and I going through minor hockey together with many more great friends a good man Deepest Sympathy Posted by Dave and Nikki Stager (An Old Friend) On Friday, May 5, 2017

Our sincere condolences to Ken's family. He was a friend who will be greatly missed by anyone who knew him. He always greeted you with a smile and good word. Such a loss. deepest condolences Posted by Paul and Nini Gallant (cousin) On Friday, May 5, 2017

Rose and family, sending you our love and deepest condolences to you and your family, Ken will be missed, take solace that he is now with some very loving people, and pain free. No one is forgotten as long as they remain in our hearts. So sorry for your loss. Sorry for Your Loss

Had a great smile and a kind word for everyone. Posted by Mark Allaster (Friend) On Friday, May 5, 2017Had a great smile and a kind word for everyone. My deepest sympathies to all Ken s Family. To A Caring Person Posted by Brian Marr (Old friend) On Friday, May 5, 2017

My regards to Ken and his family.We had lot's of laugh's when Ken sold car's and had his Truck.A very kind person to all people he touched.Rest in peace. My sympathies Posted by Connie Voynovich (friend) On Thursday, May 4, 2017

I am so so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. Deepest condolences

To Joyce and all of Kenny's family, we are sending out deepest sympathies to all of you at this sad time. Joyce, please know that we are thinking of you and your sorrow. I have many fond memories of years ago with you, Ken and your family. Hope you can find some peace through all of this sad time. Posted by Linda Szeles (Friend) On Thursday, May 4, 2017To Joyce and all of Kenny's family, we are sending out deepest sympathies to all of you at this sad time. Joyce, please know that we are thinking of you and your sorrow. I have many fond memories of years ago with you, Ken and your family. Hope you can find some peace through all of this sad time. In friendship...Linda, Tim and Laurie Szeles

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