Visitation
Celebration of Life
Obituary of Ken "Lefty" Ellison
Surrounded by the love of his family, on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024, at Babcock Community Care Centre, Kenneth Allan Ellison passed away at the age of 84. Loving father of Denise Van Dyk (Stan Wilson) and the late Brent Ellison (2022) and predeceased by their mother, Adele (nee Green)(2012). Dear grandfather of Lindsay (Doug) Readman, Allison Van Dyk (Amber), Matthew Van Dyk and Tyler Ellison.
Survived by siblings: Ron (late Pauline), Pat Jensen (late Eric) and Jean (Vic) Schnekenburger. Survived also by sisters-in-law: Cathy Ellison, Betty-Ann Ellison and Betty Slykerman-Green as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Dear brother-in-law of: Louis (Joy) Green, Peter (Claudia) Green, Walter Green and the late Henry Green.
Predeceased by brothers Dave and Carl. Also predeceased by his mother, Elsie Payne (nee Winn).
Special friend to Irene Welch.
Ken operated his own trucking business, Lefty’s Leasing Company, for many years. After he retired, Ken took great pride in driving the school bus for hundreds of Dunwich-Dutton and West Elgin students. He had a love for animals and found satisfaction in a good pair of Levi’s jeans. Other interests included being outdoors and gardening. Ken was a football fan, his favourite teams being the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs.
Relatives and friends will be received at DENNING’S OF RODNEY, 212 Furnival Road, Rodney (519-785-0810) on Saturday, January 6th from 10 a.m. until the Celebration of Life at 11 a.m. Interment in Rodney Cemetery.
If desired, memorial contributions to Babcock Community Care Centre would be appreciated by the family.
www.westelginfuneralhome.com
