Mewhinney, Kenneth (Age 65, Lucknow)

Ken Mewhinney of Gorrie and formerly of Lucknow died suddenly on June 25, 2020 in his home at the age of 65. He was born in Kincardine, Ontario to his late parents Frank (1979) and Doris nee Esplen (1987) on October 18, 1954. Dear brother of Marie (Mike) McAuley of St. Catharines, Murray (Linda) of Peterborough, Doug (Cathy) of Milton, Linda (Bev) Hunter of Stratford, Kathy (Rae) Nicholson of Goderich, and Dave (Ellen) of Stratford.

Survived by cousins Wayne Mewhinney, Jim McTeer, Lorne and Don Mewhinney, Carol Seaman, Marlene Masters, Bill, Jim, and Nancy Esplen, Joan McAlpine and Judy Hackett. Missed by his nieces and nephews Christine, Derek & Bradley Mewhinney, Jessica & David McAuley, Shawn & Tyler Mewhinney, Jeff & Jason Hunter, Curtis & Christopher Nicholson, and Matt Mewhinney. Throughout his life Ken enjoyed broomball, being involved in the 4-H Calf Club and the Lucknow Agricultural Society.

His true passion was farming. He farmed his entire life working with Andy & Murray Gaunt and with Lorne Forester in the Lucknow area and then in the Whitechurch area. For the past 25+ years he has worked with Bennett Farms near Gorrie, doing something he loved everyday. Due to Covid 19 restrictions a Private Graveside Service will be conducted at Greenhill Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation, or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow.

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