Ken St. Marie of Hanover

Ken St. Marie of Hanover, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Hanover district hospital on Saturday May 23rd, 2026 in his 87th year.

Born in Clifford On August 1st, 1939 to the late Austin and Anna Mary Catherine (nee Huber) St. Marie. His life was his family, who he loved dearly and supported anyway he could.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary Anne (nee Schnurr).

Survived by daughter Tracey (John) Craughwell of Hanover and son Daryl of Barrie.

Devoted Grandpa of Joanna (Eric), Jennifer (Dan), Jade (Madi), Ryan and Jacob. He will be remembered by his great-granddaughter Dylan and was looking forward to the arrival of his second great-granddaughter in June.

You could always count on him for a laugh, his humour and quick wit were second to none. Enjoying a game of cards or a round of golf with friends were some of his favourite pastimes. One of his several talents was woodworking. There are many family and friends that have his custom projects in their homes with a memory to share with it. He was an avid sports fan until the end, cheering on the Bluejays and Maple Leafs.

Fondly remembered by his siblings Florence, Maurice (Jean Bacon), Jean Currie (sister-in-law).

Predeceased by siblings Della (Clayton Schneider), Bernice (Edgar Weaver), Bill Wells (brother-in-law), Gerry and Larry (Linda Hanson).

He will be missed by his many beloved nieces and nephews and their families.

Family and friends are invited to Mighton Funeral Home on Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 6-8pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Church on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11 am. For those not able to attend, the Mass will be livestreamed through www.holyfamily.ca  Interment in Holy Family Cemetery, Hanover.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Messages of condolences can be made through www.mightonfuneralhome.ca