1937-2010 - Ken Lamey of Riverview, died at the Moncton Hospital on Thursday, September 2, 2010, surrounded by family after facing a thirteen- year struggle with ALS with remarkable strength, dignity, faith, and humour. He was the son of the late Alexander Lamey and Catherine Beaton. Born in Westville, Nova Scotia and educated at Saint Francis Xavier University, Ken was a high school teacher in Laval, Quebec and Salisbury, New Brunswick. He had a passion for literature and theatre, which he shared with his students, directing a number of productions at JMA High School in Salisbury. He was also a dedicated coach and organizer for Riverview Minor Baseball and the Riverview Short Track Speed Skating Club. He was a contributing member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, and an announcer for local CBC radio. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mary Muldoon Lamey; four children, Jeff (Meredith), Peter (Avra), Laura (Rob Glenen) and Brian (Pam Lee); siblings, Jim (June), Mary O'Connor (Don), Cecelia Millen, Elizabeth, Don (Connie), Bernard (Keddy), Lawrence (Carol), Leo (Glenda), Loretta MacLean, Linda Sorel; six grandsons and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Theresa and his brother Willard (Irene).
The family will be receiving relatives and friends at Cobb's Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Road in Riverview, from 2:00-4:00 pm and 7:00-9:00 pm on Sunday, September 5th, with parish prayers and sharing of memories at 8:30 pm. The funeral mass will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Monday, September 6th at 11am with Fr. Phil Mulligan officiating. Donations to the ALS Society or a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by Ken's family. On-line condolences can be made at www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to Dr. Greg Donald, the Extra-Mural Program, and the palliative care team of the Moncton Hospital for their compassion and dedication. Ken's lengthy illness was made bearable through the faithful support of family and friends. He drew strength from the men's and women's groups of the parish and returned inspiration to those who witnessed his courage.