Kenneth L. Traverse, 79, of Chesapeake City, MD passed away Friday evening, June 10, 2011 surrounded by his living family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Newfoundland, Canada to Leamon and Clara Traverse. In 1965, he relocated his family to the United States where he worked as a telecommunications manager for Western Union International. He retired from Western Union, now MCI, in 1981 but continued to work for another 19 years. Retiring in 2000 from TRT, he was finally able to enjoy one of his favorite pastimes, golf. Kenneth enjoyed watching sports of all types, particularly hockey, golf and baseball. He knew every player and could recall specific details of every play dating back to his childhood. He had an expansive memory and loved to read, do crossword puzzles and enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. A beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle, he will be deeply missed by his wife of 56 years, Eulah Traverse; children, Debi Traverse of Chesapeake City, MD, Suzanne Reno of Milford, NJ, Timothy Traverse of Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Heather Patricco and her husband, Kenneth, of Middletown, DE; grandchildren, Jessica Walsh, Megan and Abbie Reno, and Emma, Daniel and Shelby Patricco, as well a three brothers, one sister and a host of other friends and family. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 15, at Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home LLC. Interment will be private. His family suggests memorial contributions be made to Gros Morne National Park, P. O. Box 130, Rocky Harbor, NL A0K 4N0.