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Ken was known for his commitment and involvement in his
community. He was a counselor and former Mayor for
27 years, dedicating himself to the growth and
development of Sussex. He made a difference in many
people’s lives and always left a lasting impression
with those he met. Ken was interested in everything
around him. He loved watching sports including
Hockey with the Boston Bruins being his favorite
team. He also loved to golf and fish.
Ken was also a member of many committees including:
Kings County Solid Waste Commission, Fundy Trail
Development Authority, Trout Creel Mode Watershed
Committee, Kennebecasis Restoration Committee, Local
Government Review Committee, Council, Work
Committee, Human Services, Protective Services,
Administration Committee and Economic and Long Range
Planning Committee.
Ken is survived by his beloved wife of over 50
years, Mary Lee; his sons: Bruce and his wife Anne
of Plumweseep and Tom and Tammy Gilchrist of Sussex;
his daughter, Pamela Friars of Saint John; his
sister, Joan Kane of Saint John; his brother, Harvey
Friars and his wife Gillian of Toronto; his
sister-in-law, Phyllis Friars of Sussex Corner; 4
grandchildren; Carly Anne Friars and Marc Daigle,
Tyler Friars, Nicholas Friars and a step grandson,
Christian Gilchrist - Norrad; as well as several
nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his
children: Holly Alexandra and Robert Ray and by his
brother, Paul.
Mr. Kenneth Ray
Friars of Sussex passed away surrounded by his
family at the Sussex Health Center on February 3,
2010 at the age of 83.
Arrangements
are entrusted to the care of
Wallace Funeral
Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex,
(506-433-1176), where visitation will be held on
Saturday from 6-8pm. The
Royal Canadian Legion Sussex Branch # 20 will hold a
tribute Saturday evening at 5:45pm.
A Celebration of Ken’s life will be held from Wallace
Community Chapel on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at
11:00 am.
Video of
Celebration of Life Service
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