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CARNOCHAN: Ken of Seaforth

November 22, 2019 By Haskett Funeral Homes 60 Condolences

CARNOCHAN: Ken of Seaforth

Kenneth Gray Carnochan, passed away unexpectedly, on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at home on the farm. He departed this world, as every farmer hopes, with his boots on. Throughout a life time of farming, Ken sowed an abundance of seeds into the rich soil of his Tuckersmith farms. More importantly, in his 85 years among us, Ken sowed countless seeds of love, kindness and hard work ethic into the lives of his family and friends.  

Ken will be lovingly remembered by his companion Betty Hulley, and his children, Darlene Carnochan – Williams and Terry Haycock, Pam Carnochan and Jamie Honderich, Faye and Dave Murray, and daughter-in-law Sharon Carnochan and Brian Wilson. Cherishing memories of a much loved grandpa are Erin Carnochan and Dave McKay, Kevin and Jessica Carnochan, Steve and Christie Carnochan, Brittany Williams and Adam Crockatt, Jacob and Bridget Williams, Shannen Murray, Jordann Murray, Sam Murray, Eli Honderich, Sadie Honderich, along with 12 great grandchildren. Ken will also be dearly missed by Betty’s children Ian and Debbie Hulley, Kevin Hulley, Wayne and Ruth Hulley, Darlene and Dave Pullen, Denise and Stewart Lockie and their families.

Left to reminisce days gone by are siblings-in-laws Anne Mulholland and Bob Robinson and a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends.

In faith, we trust Ken’s spirit is reunited in eternal life with his wife Doris (née Siemon) Carnochan ( 2003), son Bradley Carnochan (2013), grandson Matthew Carnochan (2012), nephew Bill Carnochan, siblings and siblings-in-law  Ruth Carnochan, John Carnochan, Jim and Willis Carnochan, Grace and Jerry Davis and Rose Robinson, and his parents James and Elizabeth (née Wankel) Carnochan.

A casual come and go visitation will be held at the Carnochan Farms Shop, 76862 Division Line, RR#4 Seaforth, home of Jacob and Bridget Williams, on Sunday, November 24, 2019 from 1-5 p.m.  A private family funeral service will take place with interment in Egmondville Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Home, Seaforth. 

As expressions of sympathy, donations to Huron Residential Hospice or Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.  

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  1. Heather Joy

    December 22, 2019 at 1:16 AM

    So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing, a true
    steward of Huron Agriculture.
    Heartfelt condolences to you all from Heather Joy,
    Nicholas and Mitchell Ritzema, now of
    Big White British Columbia where we are ranching part time and skiing, as well as spending time with family and friends across the West, the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island, as well as meeting wonderful people from across The Globe.
    We extend out invitation for you all to come visit and see another wonderful part of Canada ???????? as we all are so blessed to live in one of the best countries in the world ????

  2. Karen Rapien

    December 1, 2019 at 8:22 PM

    To the Carnochan Family
    I am sorry to hear of the passing of Ken. He was a friendly and thoughtful man who always had a smile and a story. I enjoyed my summer at the farm many years ago and the family get togethers in later years.
    With sympathy to the family
    Karen and Gerry Rapien

  3. Jacquelyne Mitchell

    November 29, 2019 at 9:02 AM

    Rest in peace Ken.We will miss you at the Van Egmond Functions Van Egmond Foundation Board Members

  4. John & Jane Hoggart

    November 28, 2019 at 10:21 PM

    Dear Carnochan & Hulley families: So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Take comfort in knowing that your loved one made a true difference to others. May your precious memories live forever in your heart. With deepest sympathy.

  5. Janet O'Rourke

    November 28, 2019 at 8:44 PM

    Dave and Faye and Carnochan family,

    Our sincere sympathy to you. A true farmer until the end.

    Kevin & Jan O’Rourke & family

  6. Pat & Cathy Melady & family

    November 28, 2019 at 8:14 PM

    Sincere sympathy is expressed to all in the Carnochan the family.

  7. Maureen Wildfong

    November 27, 2019 at 3:05 PM

    The Carnochan Family

    My deepest sympathies to each and everyone. Thinking of you not just now, but days and years to come when the emptiness is there.

  8. Gary and Bea Broker -- Idaho

    November 26, 2019 at 6:33 PM

    We send our sincere sympathy and caring thoughts to Betty and Ken’s family. We cherish the many memories shared with Ken and Betty down south in Arizona for so many winters. Ken was loved by a large group of us living in our RV’s and coming together from many different areas in the U.S. and Canada. We’re grateful for our winters together and feel so very fortunate to have known Ken and his gift for keeping the conversation always going! We’ll miss you, Ken — Rest In Peace.

  9. Joan Johnston

    November 25, 2019 at 9:07 PM

    It’s been nice getting to know Ken over the last number of years as we enjoyed cottage life with the Carnochan and Murray families. Ken will be missed! Deepest sympathies.

    Neil and Joan Johnston and family

  10. Moira Gillies

    November 25, 2019 at 8:57 PM

    Faye & Dave,
    Our heartfelt condolences to the entire family on your Dad’s passing. Thinking of all of you.
    Hugo & Moira Maaskant

  11. Joanne Whitman

    November 25, 2019 at 6:00 PM

    Darlene, Pam and Faye,
    Sorry to hear of your loss. Fathers are so special to daughters … keep him alive with many stories and laughter and some tears.

  12. Linda Crerar

    November 25, 2019 at 12:52 PM

    Darlene, Pam, Faye and families,
    Dan and I were saddened to hear of your Dad’s passing. Such a great person.!

    Darlene I have very fond memories of our early years on the Carnochan farm with activities, fun and chores galore which I have and always will treasure! Your parents were incredible people and provided me and I’m sure many others with inspiration and guidance as we moved forward with our lives.

    Do take care and hugs to you all.

    Linda and Dan Crerar

  13. Doug Shitray

    November 25, 2019 at 11:24 AM

    I will always remember Ken as a great guy,a good farmer not afraid to try something new. Doug Shirray (Hyland Seeds)

  14. Ben & Arlene van den Akker

    November 25, 2019 at 11:17 AM

    To the Carnohan family,
    We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Ken. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at the difficult time.

  15. Ken & Lois McLlwain

    November 25, 2019 at 10:29 AM

    Our sincere sympathy to the Carnochan Family. Ken sure was a great guy , always with a smile.
    Ken & Lois McLlwain

  16. John & Wendy Lawson

    November 25, 2019 at 9:41 AM

    Condolences to the Carnochan and Hulley families. Ken was a great person, always happy to chat, and quick with a smile and a story or two. He will be missed in the community.

  17. Bonnie O’Reilly

    November 25, 2019 at 1:54 AM

    Thinking of all of you as you celebrate the life of this great man. May you find comfort with each other at this difficult time.
    With love, Bonnie & Brian O’Reilly

  18. Ray and Linda McNichol

    November 24, 2019 at 10:49 PM

    Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family …..

  19. Carolanne Doig

    November 24, 2019 at 9:26 PM

    I am sorry to hear the news of Ken’s passing. My condolences to all the Carnochan family members and many friends of Ken. He was indeed a true Tuckersmith citizen who has left a living legacy through is children.

  20. Merv & Dawne Erb

    November 24, 2019 at 7:40 PM

    To the Carnochan family –
    Just found out about Ken’s passing today. Regretfully, I missed the visitation at the shed today. Ken was a great guy, just like Brad. Whenever he saw me scouting Scott Cooper’s beans on his farm he’d walk over for a visit. We’d talk about the 80’s and the good ole days and about white beans of course. He was a trouper of that age. I miss those guys… hope I can go like him…

  21. Cub Bettles

    November 24, 2019 at 7:23 PM

    To the Carnochan and Hulley familes

    So very sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. We will all miss Ken; good memories of him.
    Our sympathies
    Cub & Joanne

  22. Harve and Yvonne famiy

    November 24, 2019 at 7:06 PM

    Carnochan and Hulley families:
    You’re on our minds at this sad time, because your loved one was someone we felt privileged to know—- someone whose presence will be deeply missed by all members of each family.
    Harve and Yvonne Hoggart and family

  23. Carol LeBeau

    November 24, 2019 at 5:12 PM

    My sincere sympathy to Ken’s family and loved ones. He always had a smile and time for a chat. Ken will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

  24. Audrey Hackwell, Dean, Pamela, Patricia and family.

    November 24, 2019 at 3:32 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Carnohan family and also to Betty Hulley and her family. My Aunt Betty and Ken were to many functions through the years and your Dad, Ken Carnohan was always smiling and always had a great story to tell. Ken was a “Great Soul” and he reminds me of this poem.

    By Maya Angelou

    “A great soul
    serves everyone
    all the time.
    A great soul
    never dies.
    It brings us together
    again
    and again.”

  25. Robert & Judith McCartney

    November 24, 2019 at 2:02 PM

    It is with sadness that we note the passing of our good friend and neighbour, Ken. He will be truly missed.
    Sincerely condolences to his family and friends.

  26. Judy Sloan

    November 24, 2019 at 1:41 PM

    On behalf of The Huron Pioneer Thresher & Hobby Assn. sincere sympathy to Betty and Ken’s family on the loss of your friend and father. Keeping you in our thoughts at this sad time. Sincerely Judy Sloan

  27. Robin Anderson

    November 24, 2019 at 12:39 PM

    Darlene, Pam and Faye my heartfelt sympathies or hearing the news that Ken has left us. Like your beloved mum Doris Ken was a truly inspirational person and a true friend whom like yourselves was often in my thoughts. It would be very remiss not to thank Faye’s Dave for informing me of this sad news – he has been an exceptional friend over the passing years and I am truly indebted.
    My love and thoughts to all three of you and all the family circle at this time and for all time
    Robin Anderson Northern Ireland YFC Exchangee to Carnohan Farm 1982

  28. Karen, Craig, Carly, Brody Piett

    November 24, 2019 at 11:46 AM

    Couldn’t have asked for a better neighbour. We loved when Ken would stop to chat if he saw us working outside. He and Doris were kind and wonderful people. Our family will miss him very much.
    Condolences to the Carnochan and Hulley families.

  29. Jim and Brenda McIntosh

    November 24, 2019 at 11:03 AM

    To the Ken Carnochan
    Ken was one of the best neighbours and Friend that we could of ever had, Ken and his family were always there for one no matter the issue. I had stopped in with the tractor and two wagons the first week of November and had a very good visit with Ken and Betty, when I was hauling corn for our daughter Carol. Ken will definitely be missed by all who knew him.

    Jim and Brenda McIntosh
    .

  30. Kevin Van Den Neucker

    November 24, 2019 at 10:27 AM

    He kept all the kids on morrison line employed every spring with the endless task of stonepicking.
    I will always remember the countless hours I spent riding in the tractor with both Ken and Doris.
    I am honoured to have known such a great man, and role model with his work ethic.
    My condolences to all the family.

  31. John Walls

    November 24, 2019 at 9:59 AM

    To the Carnochan Family;
    My deepest condolences to Ken’s family.
    Enjoyed the time we were on the White Bean Board together. Ken was a great friend to everyone on the Board.

  32. Jane Davidson

    November 24, 2019 at 7:17 AM

    So sorry to read your posting Pam. A father is always a father to us all. I understand how you will miss him, hugs to you and family, janea

  33. Doug Procter

    November 23, 2019 at 5:59 PM

    Darlene, Pam and Faye
    So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. My sincere condolences to you and your families.

  34. Jason hulzebos

    November 23, 2019 at 5:37 PM

    Sorry for your loss betty.
    I will talk to you later betty.

  35. Kathleen Cooper and Gerald Cooper

    November 23, 2019 at 3:22 PM

    To the Carnochan family
    So sorry to hear about Ken’s passing. A lot of stories flood back from the days with Ken and Doris, Rose and Bob, and Mom and Tony. Great memories help the pain of losing a loved one.
    hugs from
    Gerry and Kathy

  36. Ron-Dorothy Drager

    November 23, 2019 at 3:13 PM

    OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL at this sad time . Remember the good time . Love and Hugs to all Till you meet again . God BlessYou

  37. Don brodie

    November 23, 2019 at 12:57 PM

    Sorry to hear that Ken is gone ,was always good to talk to
    Don

  38. Lorne Koch

    November 23, 2019 at 12:55 PM

    Our sincere condolences to the family and all who are mourning the passing of Ken.

    Lorne & Marian Koch

  39. Jack and Lynda Conlin

    November 23, 2019 at 12:52 PM

    Deepest sympathy …our thoughts and prayers to the Carnochan family….

  40. Jeannie McLeod

    November 23, 2019 at 12:51 PM

    So sorry to hear this….he was a great guy and will be sadly missed by a lot of us.

  41. Ann (Rivers) Preszcator

    November 23, 2019 at 12:28 PM

    Dear Darlene and Family:
    My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

  42. Doyle and Nordis Wankel

    November 23, 2019 at 12:20 PM

    We are so sorry to hear of Ken’s sudden passing!
    Doyle had some of his best visits with Ken while in the combine, when Ken would come through Saskatchewan at harvest time. We all enjoyed his visits. He will be dearly missed.

  43. Doug Jamieson

    November 23, 2019 at 10:52 AM

    So sorry to read of Ken’s passing. Deepest sympathy to Betty and the Carnochan and Hulley families. I first met Ken when Brad enrolled at Centralia College and then later at various farm meetings/conferences. Always had a good chat. He was a gentle, persuasive leader in the farm community. Many fond memories.

  44. Gayle Hampton

    November 23, 2019 at 10:15 AM

    God bless all of you, Pam. Your father made the world a better place because of the family left behind.

  45. Bradley Mastin

    November 23, 2019 at 9:33 AM

    I would like to say how sad I was to see the passing of Ken. I have the best memories of our families together, Ken had a constant smile and was there to help with anything. Our condolences to all the family. Bradley Mastin & Shelley Button

  46. Donna and Harry Arts

    November 23, 2019 at 9:29 AM

    Our deepest sympathies to all of you with Ken’s passing. He will be so missed by you, his family, and by the community.

  47. Dennis McBride & Heather Kennedy

    November 23, 2019 at 9:10 AM

    Please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences on the loss of Ken, we will always remember him with kind and warm thoughts….

  48. Shirley Brooker

    November 23, 2019 at 8:58 AM

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Carmichael family.

    With love
    Randy & Shirley Brooker

  49. Darlene McCowan

    November 23, 2019 at 8:23 AM

    Sending thoughts and prayers to each of you during this difficult time. Ken was such a wonderful neighbour and will be greatly missed by many. Our sincerest condolences. Hugs!

    Love Darlene, Dave, Kalli and Jack

  50. Connie & Mike Marion

    November 23, 2019 at 8:10 AM

    Darlene, so sorry to hear of dad’s passing. Prayers and condolences go out for you and the extended Carnochan family at this sad time. We will always see his welcoming smile.

    Hugs to you all!

  51. Jeff & Sandi Henderson

    November 23, 2019 at 8:04 AM

    Our deepest sympathies, you all are in our thoughts, prayers and heart.
    Sandi & Jeff Henderson

  52. Brian and Shelley McGavin

    November 23, 2019 at 7:43 AM

    Our heartfelt and sincere condolences to all.

  53. Joan Mulholland

    November 23, 2019 at 7:40 AM

    Sorry for your loss, Rick and Ken had a few conversations over antique tractors, when ever they run into each other. Keeping you in my prayers. Joan Mulholland

  54. Janice Rose

    November 22, 2019 at 11:52 PM

    Darlene and family….sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I have pleasant memories of him and it was nice to have run into him a couple of months ago. Thinking of you…

  55. Kim

    November 22, 2019 at 8:54 PM

    I’m sorry for the loss of your beloved family member. My heart goes out to you all.

  56. Kevin and Kim Overholt

    November 22, 2019 at 8:50 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers to Betty and all family…

  57. Kristin Grougrou (Van Den Neucker)

    November 22, 2019 at 8:34 PM

    I am so sorry to hear about Ken’s passing and my condolence goes out to all of the Carnochan’s.

    Ken & family were wonderful and supportive neighbours to us, and I have great memories of picking stones with Faye, Pam and others while Ken drove the tractor on the farm. Ken you really helped us out, and forever grateful thank you.

    Thoughts and prayers with you all.

  58. Daryl & Carol Ann Keys

    November 22, 2019 at 8:07 PM

    Darlene and Family:

    Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved father.

    Our hearts and prayers are with you.

    Daryl and Carol Ann Keys

  59. Pam & Don Mackenzie

    November 22, 2019 at 7:32 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Carnochan Family and friends. Those boots will walk on into eternity.

  60. Rick & Ann LeBeau

    November 22, 2019 at 6:14 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Carnochan Family, we have great memories both in the Tuckersmith
    Community and also in Arizona,.
    RIP Ken ???????????? Rick & Ann LeBeau

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