BLODGETT, Kenneth Paul Elsworth (Retired De Laval Employee, World War II Overseas Naval Veteran, and Third Degree Honorary Life Member of the Ernest J. Wolff Knights of Columbus Council 798)

Peacefully at Springdale Country Manor on Thursday, April 4, 2013, 43 days before his 90th birthday. Beloved husband of the late Bernadine (Bernie) McManus (August 31, 2003). Loving father of Jean Condon and husband Bob (Douro), Bill and Joe Blodgett (Peterborough). Fondly remembered by grandchildren Tracy, Andrea and Ryan Condon; Roslynn (Chris) and Mark Blodgett. Dear brother of Doris Hendren (Peterborough) and brother-in-law of Helen (Babe) Blodgett (Bowmanville), and Mike McManus (Peterborough). Pre-deceased by brothers Gerry, Harry, Joseph, Earl and Wallace Blodgett, and sisters Margaret McCormick, Ella Mae Garskey, June Conners and Marcelle Kelly. Greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Pre-deceased by his parents Justus Blodgett and Marceline Gagnon.

Visitation at DUFFUS FUNERAL HOME, 431 George Street South from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2013. (Parish Prayers 3:45 p.m. Monday. Knights of Columbus Ernest J. Wolff Council 798 Prayers 5:45 p.m. Monday). Funeral Mass in the CATHEDRAL OF ST. PETER-IN-CHAINS on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. Cremation followed by a private family interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Douro. Donations to the Arthritis Society-Kawartha Chapter or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences can be made at www.duffusfuneralhome.com