Kenneth Earl "Ken" Greer
February-09-1928 - September-26-2013
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Don Smyth posted a condolence
Will and famiy many fine memories have come from Lanark County, may you cherish the time you had and carry the memories with you, my thoughts and prayres are with you.
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Debbie Wilson posted a condolence
Dear Eleanor: I regret that I did not know about Ken's passing till his service was over.My sincere sympathy as you reflect on Ken's life...and what he meant to you and the family. May loving memories comfort you.
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Will Greer posted a condolence
Pop, life is so very short, we love you so very much and hope you find peace and eternal happiness. Will, Slava, Nikita and Olivia.
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Jim, Ruth, Luke, Lisa, Jake, Leah, Kaelah posted a condolence
Pop, We are convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8: 38-39
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Debbie Heiser posted a condolence
My heartfelt condolences to the Greer family. May fond memories of Kennth give you comfort at this sad time.
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McDonell Family posted a condolence
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Eleanor and her family. Ken will be very much missed by our family. He was a true gentleman -- a man of honour, a man of humour and a man of his word. We will miss his stories, his wisdom and his appreciation for a good meal. We will miss you forever but keep you in our hearts.
Gina, John, Cairo & Hunter
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Dale Huntington posted a condolence
My condolences to the family and loved ones, thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Karin Russell posted a condolence
My thoughts are with you at this terrible time of loss. Ruth, your Dad will always be with you in your heart - this will never diminish. I love you and will think positive thoughts for you and your family.
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Peter and Sue Shurrock posted a condolence
Our lives were enriched as we got to know Ken over the past four years. His love of family was evident in his words and actions. Sue was captivated by his story telling. We will always keep fond memories of Ken in our hearts. 1john 3:2. ...what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.
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Joe Anne and Wayne Wesley posted a condolence
Elenor and Ruthy, my heart goes out to you and your families with the passing of such a fine man. He will be remembered fondly by many. He had such a gentle soft spoken voice and a gentle way about him. Ken, you will be missed.
Elenor, a big hug to you, with love,
Joe Anne and Wayne Wesley
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Harry & Hazel Cameron posted a condolence
Our sincere condolences at this very difficult time. Our prayers are with you all
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Karen(Booth) Rahikka posted a condolence
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and dad. I remember that trip all the families took to Florida as it was yesterday and when Earl and I blew out my dad's car speakers listening to the radio waiting for the kapoke tree restaurant. Your dad was a part of my family growing up and was like having a second dad! I am very honored to have had your dad and your family in are lives all those years ago! My heart goes out to you all and you will be in my prayers!
Love
Karen Booth (Rahikka)
John's daughter.
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Juanita Swerbrick posted a condolence
Dear Carl and Marg and the Greer Family
My sincere condolences on the passing of your brother my thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.
Love Juanita and Family
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Glenda Webster (Whyte) posted a condolence
Elanore, Earl, Will, And Ruthie I'm so very very sorry to hear of the passing of your husband and Dad. Mom phoned me this afternoon and told me the sad news. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time and if there is anything I can do please let me know. I'm quite sure Dad and him will be watching over us all now. God is merciful and kind we just don't always see it because we don't want our loved ones to leave Glenda
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Holly & David Cunningham posted a condolence
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Kevin Perry posted a condolence
Will and Family:I am sorry for the loss of your Father.It appears he had a long and wonderful retirement. That doesn't seem common in this line of work anymore. All the best to you and your family during this time of sadness. Kevin Perry TPS #6815
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Mike McRitchie posted a condolence
Will and Family, I am very sorry for your loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
- Mike, LeaAnne, Cathleen and James
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Nadia Tracanelli posted a condolence
Will & Family, My sincere condolences on the passing of your father. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Nadia Tracanelli
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Elva Patterson Rutters posted a condolence
My condolences on the passing of ken- will always remember his warm inviting smile and quiet demeanor until he got telling stories!
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Sharon Sauve posted a condolence
Will, and the entire Greer family, I am so very sorry for your loss. May your memories, and love and comfort of your friends and family bring your peace through this difficult time.
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Jack and Bonnie Nolan & Family posted a condolence
Ruth, Jim & Family and all the extended Greer Family. Our deepest Sympathy on the loss of your Dad and Grandpa. May your good memories help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Love Jack, Bonnie & Family
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Arlene Welch posted a condolence
October-01-13
Dear Eileen and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I just happened to glance at Sunday's obituaries today and was saddened to see Kenny's picture there. I know Mom (Ethel) had a special connection with Kenny and his family and I feel a loss for her, even though she is no longer with us.
I have always remembered his visits to our place when I was a young girl. He would come in his police uniform. He was so tall and imposing and I felt that I had to be on my best behavior. I was impressed by his big black shinny boots, his gun and holster, and police hat. He had such a soft voice and big smile that I could never imagine him getting angry with anyone and wondered how he every arrested anyone.
May the Lord bless you and keep you, may His face shine upon you, and give you peace.
~ Arlene Welch, Scarborough September-28-13
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Joesephine & John Brady posted a condolence
September-28-13
Our sympathy to you Eileen, and your family in the loss of your brother,
~ Josephine & John Brady, Greely
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Debbie Sharp posted a condolence
October-02-13
Thanks Arlene for letting us know about Kenny's passing I too have the memories of the police man coming to the house and how impressed I was with his gentleness and smile. Sincere condolences to you Eleanor and family he will be missed
~ Debbie Sharp (nee Reilly), Stouffville, Ontario
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Debbie Wilson posted a condolence
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Dear Eleanor: I regret that I did not know about Ken's passing till his service was over.My sincere sympathy as you reflect on Ken's life...and what he meant to you and the family. May loving memories comfort you.
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Debbie Sharp posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
October-02-13 Thanks Arlene for letting us know about Kenny's passing I too have the memories of the police man coming to the house and how impressed I was with his gentleness and smile. Sincere condolences to you Eleanor and family he will be missed ~ Debbie Sharp (nee Reilly), Stouffville, Ontario
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Joesephine & John Brady posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
September-28-13 Our sympathy to you Eileen, and your family in the loss of your brother, ~ Josephine & John Brady, Greely
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Arlene Welch posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
October-01-13 Dear Eileen and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I just happened to glance at Sunday's obituaries today and was saddened to see Kenny's picture there. I know Mom (Ethel) had a special connection with Kenny and his family and I feel a loss for her, even though she is no longer with us. I have always remembered his visits to our place when I was a young girl. He would come in his police uniform. He was so tall and imposing and I felt that I had to be on my best behavior. I was impressed by his big black shinny boots, his gun and holster, and police hat. He had such a soft voice and big smile that I could never imagine him getting angry with anyone and wondered how he every arrested anyone. May the Lord bless you and keep you, may His face shine upon you, and give you peace. ~ Arlene Welch, Scarborough September-28-13
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Will Greer – Eulogy for Kenneth Earl Greer – September 30, 2013
"What lies behind us, and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us"
Ralph Waldo Emerson
We are here today to celebrate the life of a man, Kenneth Earl Greer.
I am William Greer. Ken was my Dad. I called him Pop.
I will speak to you about Ken's career. My Dad was a man of values. He was strong, honest and hard-working. He was a man of integrity, self-reliance, but humble and quiet.
When you got to know him he was funny, caring, empathetic, loving and was just a good guy. He has such a sense of life and energy.
He had a humble start, growing up working on a farm, in Maberly, attending a one-room school house. And when we were growing up we heard stories of Pop walking through the snow, on the trail through the busy to get to school.
Ken went to school until Grade 8 and then went to work on the railroad. He told us stories of working on a crew, swinging a sledgehammer. And I remember a great picture of him atop the Royal York Hotel, in Toronto, on a steel girder, with the Toronto skyline (what it was then!), in the background.
But, what Ken really wanted to do was to be a Policeman. He applied for the Toronto Police - after he got married - and finished school up to Grade 10 through correspondence.
We are honoured today with the presence of Law Enforcement. Local OPP are represented by Constables Guy Prevost and Mike Connolly. It would mean a lot to my Dad. Thank-you very much. I also want to mention Detective Sergeant Craig Bridgeman, who has been a great help, providing support and comfort to our family.
Dad told lots of stories. He talked about "walking the beat" in 10 Division. With humility he said, "you know, I was young and in pretty good shape in those days after working the railroad swinging a sledgehammer all day." On one of his first shifts he was walking along Front Street and met two big dock workers - he called them "longshoremen". My Dad was alone it was night time. And one of them out of the blue threw a punch at my Dad. My Dad ducked, the guy knocked the hat off my Dad's head. My Dad returned the favour, as he said, he caught him right on the chin, and put him flat-out on the ground. My Dad then turned to the second man and asked him, "Are we going to have a problem?". The man replied, "no".
My Dad went on to work in the Hold-Up Squad, the ETF, Homicide, and then the Auto Squad, and finally in the courts of Old City Hall. My Dad's skills developed beyond self-defense to include interrogations, investigations, and navigating the judicial system in T.O.
Growing up I was more than once on the receiving end of one of his investigations and interrogations - and I can tell you that he was good!
I spoke with my Dad's partner of 11 years, John Booth, who sends his condolences. He is recovering from surgery and was unable to attend. But he told me some stories and said that, "Ken was the best guy he ever worked with - solid as a rock. Ken was a man of his word and he could not have had a better partner and friend".
I attended by Dad's retirement dinner in 1984. His Inspector was there, Bill McKinnon - and he told me that my Dad, "was the hardest working cop he knew". That meant a lot to my Dad.
When my Dad retired it didn't mean that he stopped working. He returned to the farm in Maberly that he was born on. He built a barn, fenced many acres of fields, had horses, cows, pigs and chickens. He cut hay and he loved working with his hands and his tools, and liked keeping busy. He took very good care of his tools.
I remember about 20 years ago - he'd be in his 60's - he came up to my cottage to help shingle the roof. There was me, a friend, my brother-in law Jim, Ruth and my Mom. As we slept, my Dad woke up early, about 6AM, and very quietly fixed himself some breakfast. While all us young guys slept. He got his shovel, climbed up the ladder onto the roof, and started scraping off the old shingles. It was very loud and we knew it was time to get up and get to work!
My Dad lived his life. Lived his life consistent with his values, with personal integrity. And we were all honoured to have known him, to love him, and to have been part of his life.
I love you Pop. I will miss you and I know that you have peace and eternal happiness.
Thank-you.
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013
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Eulogy - William Greer September 30, 2013
"What lies behind us, and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us"
Ralph Waldo Emerson
We are here today to celebrate the life of a man, Kenneth Earl Greer.
I am William Greer. Ken was my Dad. I called him Pop.
I will speak to you about Ken's career. My Dad was a man of values. He was strong, honest, hard-working. He was a man of integrity, self-reliance, but humble and quiet.
When you got to know him he was funny, caring, empathetic, loving and was just a good guy. He has such a sense of life and energy.
He had a humble start, growing up working on a farm, in Maberly, attending a one-room school house. And when we were growing up we heard stories of Pop walking through the snow, on the trail through the busy to get to school.
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Jack and Bonnie Nolan & Family posted a condolence
Monday, September 30, 2013
Ruth, Jim & Family and all the extended Greer Family. Our deepest Sympathy on the loss of your Dad and Grandpa. May your good memories help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Love Jack, Bonnie & Family
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Sharon Sauve posted a condolence
Monday, September 30, 2013
Will, and the entire Greer family, I am so very sorry for your loss. May your memories, and love and comfort of your friends and family bring your peace through this difficult time.
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Elva Patterson Rutters posted a condolence
Monday, September 30, 2013
My condolences on the passing of ken- will always remember his warm inviting smile and quiet demeanor until he got telling stories!
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Nadia Tracanelli posted a condolence
Monday, September 30, 2013
Will & Family, My sincere condolences on the passing of your father. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Nadia Tracanelli
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Mike McRitchie posted a condolence
Monday, September 30, 2013
Will and Family, I am very sorry for your loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. - Mike, LeaAnne, Cathleen and James
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Kevin Perry posted a condolence
Monday, September 30, 2013
Will and Family:I am sorry for the loss of your Father.It appears he had a long and wonderful retirement. That doesn't seem common in this line of work anymore. All the best to you and your family during this time of sadness. Kevin Perry TPS #6815
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Debbie Heiser lit a candle
Friday, September 27, 2013
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Heartfelt condolences to the Greer family. May your love and fond memories of Kenneth give you comfort at this sad time.
