Ken Wooster

WOOSTER, H. Kenneth - Ken passed away on December 8, 2013 in Toronto, aged 92. The son of Harry and Sue Wooster, he was formerly of London. He leaves Beth, his loving wife of 70 years, sons Peter (Julia) and Douglas, grandchildren Elizabeth, Paul (Meghann) and Andrew (Melissa) and 4 great-grandchildren. He served with the Royal Canadian Regiment Artillery in WWII and continued in the naval reserve subsequently. He was a member and Past-President of the Vimy Branch of the Legion. As an educator, he worked for various boards of education and the Ontario Ministry of Education. He was a co-author of the standard school science textbook, Methods of Science. As a musician, he played and enjoyed classical, jazz and big band music for over 75 years and made recordings from the 78s to the digital age. He played at the inaugural season of the Stratford Festival. He was active in the Kiwanis Music Festival in London and provided the Best Brass Performer scholarship to encourage young musicians. Although he pursued a variety of hobbies, as well, his family was always his priority. With his gentle manner and interest in everyone, he was an inspiration. He will be dearly missed. A private family memorial will be held. Donations may be made to the CNIB at www.cnib.ca/donate.