Kenneth H. Gilders
Died: June 5, 2011 | Place: St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital
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GILDERS: Ken……
Suddenly on Sunday, June 5, 2011 as the result of a motorcycle accident. Kenneth Harold Gilders of Appin, in his 70th year. Beloved husband, for 51 years, of Mary Anne (Tomlin) Gilders. Dear father of Paul and his wife Sandra and Scott and his wife Susan. Dear brother of Bill and his wife Kathy, George, Art, Edward and his wife Debbie and Jo-Anne Vergilio and her husband Mike. Predeceased by his parents Harold and Norma Gilders and his sister Mary Barbara Gilders. Also loved by his 5 grandchildren and his great-granddaughter. Ken was the recipient of the Star of Courage Governor General of Canada, the Medallion of Valor Carnegy Hero Foundation of North America, Accommodation of Valor City of London, member of the Board of Directors London Fire Department Credit Union, Past President Muscular Dystrophy Association for London, Past Present Optimist Club of Southeast London, member of St. John’s Lodge No 20 A.F.& A.M, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite, Rose Croix, Member of London Shrine Club, Member and Past President Mocha Desert Rats Unit. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 777 Valetta Street, London on Friday, June 10th at 1:00 pm. Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery and Holy Family Mausoleum, London. A Memorial Masonic Service will be held in the chapel, Thursday, June 9th at 6:30 pm under the auspices of St. John’s Lodge No 20 A.F. & A.M. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Children’s Hospital, Shrine Floor, c/o Mocha Shrine Centre, 468 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2T3 On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
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So Sorry to hear the news. Ken, your smile, hearty laugh and loyal friendship will be missed. Thanks for being such a great friend to our family. God bless your family. Mary Anne you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dear family of Ken Gilders: It is with profound sadness for our family, that your Ken has left this world. He attended without hesitation to a severe nosebleed that I encountered during Mass at St. Charles Garnier Church, on April 25th, 2010. What a kind and caring person to be interested and attentive to a stranger’s emergency health situation. I will NOT forget you Ken! I feel certain that God will reward his “Hero” and an “Angel” like Ken in Heaven. God bless you my friend! To Mary Anne and your children, our family will pray for you and always remember your support and love of this caring man and his expertise administered to others, unconditionally. Pat Triest and Families
Our deepest sympathy is extended to the Gilders family. Ken and I went through public school together and then worked together on the LFD until we both retired. As you gather with friends and family to remember Ken, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
To The GILDERS Family. How sad to hear of Kenny;s passing. Our condolences to his family. Dave&Carol Chambers.
Dear Mary Anne, We are so sorry for your loss of Ken. Ken will be missed by all of us at the LFFCU. As a Director, Ken made great contributions to the credit union. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. From your friends on the Board, Committees and Staff at London Fire Fighters Credit Union.
Mary Anne, haven’t seen Ken for a few years but remember him well from Richies when he and I were still working. He will be missed by all. So sorry.
Dear Mary Ann & Family
Please except our Condolences on the sad passing of Ken. May you and your Family find his memories a help in easing the pain. We will be thinking of you on Thursday. Regards Gary & Carol Parker
I was so sorry to hear the news of Kenny’s passing. He would brighten everyone’s day when he came in with Bill’s truck for a load.He was a pleasure to know and he will be missed. I like to think of the song “The Dance” at a time like this. I know Kenny will be an angel to watch over you and your family.
Mary Anne, you and all your extended Gilders family will be in our prayers at this time of loss.
Dear Mary Anne; Judith and I wish to express our condolences on the loss of your loved one and our good friend Ken. Ken loved life and life loved Ken. We wish that cherished memories and the love of your family aide you through these days of mourning. Ken is very proud of his family and I’m sure that his family is very proud of him. Our sincere condolences for your loss…
– Edd Espey & Judith Tonge
Scott,Susan and Family
Cal called us to inform us of your dad’s accident – we are very sorry for your loss – you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Di Heddington
Mary Anne, Paul& Sandra, Scott and Susan and families as well as Bill & Kathy, George, Art, Edward and Debbie, Jo-Anne and Mike-We have great memories of Ken and we hope that faith will get you through the next few days and months. Know that many people will be praying for you.
Fondly,
Glen & Sharon Oliver
Dear Mary Anne and Family,
We would like to express our sincere condolences to you, on the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, at this time.
Sincerely Glenn & Marilyn
I always had the highest respect for Ken. He was a joy to be around and work with. I will always remember the good times. I`ll pray that the love of God will give you strength at this time.
Ron
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless.