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John Kenneth 'Ken' Perrott of Kincardine died peacefully, in his sleep, Oct. 7, 2026, at Lakeside Long-Term Care in Toronto, with his daughter by his side. He was 99.
Born June 16, 1927, in Kincardine, he was the eldest son of the late Jack and Isabella (McVinnie) Perrott.
Survived by his daughter, Linda Perrott of Toronto.
Also survived by 28 nieces and nephews, and 42 great-nieces and great-nephews; as well as many great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.
Predeceased by his beloved wife, Hazel; his brothers, Charles Perrott (Irene) and Gordon Perrott (Molly); his sister, Audrey Murdoch (Ernest); and his in-laws, Myrtle Majury (Clifford), Ida Wrightson (Lawrence), Sadie Rose (Gerald), Donelda Klages (Cecil), Wilmer Bonnett, Harold Bonnett (Mildred) and Norman Bonnett (Audrey).
Also predeceased by his nephews, John Perrott and Andrew Perrott; and niece, Stella Majury.
Ken knew the ravages of illness from a young age when he got osteomyelitis at age seven and spent 14 months in the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, in 1934-35. Growing up in Kincardine, he was active in Scouting and enjoyed his bicycle and later his motorcycle and car. He and his brothers and friends went on many trips together.
In 1943, after Grade 10, he was employed by the Andrew Malcolm Furniture Company in Kincardine. He loved the furniture business and held many positions in the company until the Kincardine branch closed in 1978. Then, he drove back and forth to Listowel to work in the Andrew Malcolm Furniture Company branch there until he retired in 1990 as the production manager. During this time, he built three houses in Kincardine, all located on Sutton Street.
Ken had many hobbies, but his real love was woodworking. He liked to design furniture of all types, including china cabinets, bookcases, desks, lamps, and clocks. His three prized pieces were his secretary, his ship’s wheel, and his grandfather clock. He incorporated inlays into many of his items. Each piece was crafted with care and precision.
He was a regular attendee of the Grey Bruce Woodturners Guild in Kincardine and in his later years, he made many bowls, vases, candlestick holders, and other items.
In 1950, he married Hazel Bonnett. They met at a dance in Kincardine and this was one activity that they engaged in frequently. They were married for 63 years.
Ken was a great supporter of his wife and daughter. Family meant a great deal to him. He was often found helping his friends, neighbours, and family. He will be sadly missed.
A heart-felt thank you goes out to all the staff at Lakeside Long-Term Care in Toronto and Trillium Court Seniors' Community in Kincardine, as well as all the private caregivers who have helped dad over the past 20 years.
Visitation will be held Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at 12 p.m., at Cameron's of Kincardine, 757 Princes Street, Kincardine, followed by a memorial service at 1 p.m., with Pastor Kenneth Craig officiating.
Interment, Kincardine Cemetery, followed by a reception at Cameron's of Kincardine.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Donations and condolences may be made on-line at www.cameronsofkincardine.com.
Written ByLiz Dadson is the founder and editor of the Kincardine Record and has been in the news business since 1986.
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