KENNETH (KEN) SUROWIEC
In Loving Memory (September 18, 1942 – December 8, 2024)

Surrounded by the love of his family, Ken died peacefully on December 8, 2024 at the Dorothy Ley Hospice at the age of 82. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Marlene, their children Laura (Sébastien LeBlanc) and Karen (Jack Zadzilko), and their beloved granddaughter Amélie. Ken will be greatly missed by his many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbours.
Ken was a dedicated elementary school teacher with the Toronto Board of Education for 34 years. He was an enthusiastic coach for many school teams and was most proud of his 1990 ‘’All Ontario Champions’’ girls basketball team at Carleton Village.
He was an avid fisherman and a nature and animal lover who loved to spend time at his Cottage with his family and friends. He loved to sit on the deck overlooking Lake Dalrymple with a rum and coke in his hand, listening to his favorite music blaring from his boombox for all to hear.
Ken will always be remembered for his lively sense of humour, warmth and friendliness to all. He loved and cared deeply for his family and friends, and he will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 4th, 2025 at the Simple Alternative Funeral Centre in Mississauga at 1535 South Gateway Road. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am, followed by a service at 12:00 pm. Please join us for a reception following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that donations be made in Ken’s name to the Dorothy Ley Hospice or to the charity of your choice.



‘’We're here for a good time
Not a long time
So have a good time
The sun can't shine every day’’


With heartfelt thanks to Dr. Mavrogiannis, all the staff and the many volunteers at the Dorothy Ley Hospice for the compassionate care given to Ken and his family.

The family would also like to extend their deepest gratitude to all the caregivers for all the loving care given to Ken and the support provided to his family at home.