[Alsfastball] Ken McLaughlin of Bracebridge, 1949-2004

[Al Doran]

From: "Veitchy" <veitchy31 at sympatico.ca>
To: "Al Doran" <fastball at pmihrm.com>
Subject: Ken McLaughlin of Bracebridge, 1949-2004
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 00:41:10 -0800


Bracebridge,
Ontario,
Canada

The community of Bracebridge is in mourning today upon hearing the sad news 
of the passing of Ken McLaughlin who lost a courageous battle with cancer.

Ken was a staple in this small town's sports scene with softball and hockey 
throughout his entire life.  Ken was a member of several All-Ontario hockey 
championships as assistant coach and a couple of Eastern Canadian 
Intermediate Softball Championships as well.
Ken played a huge part with Bracebridge Minor Ball both in coaching and in 
the building category at Jubilee Park.Ken was also the head convener for 
the very first OASA All-Ontario Championships to be held in Bracebridge in 
1982 which saw the home town team win the championship.

Ken's work and dedication was also matched at the arena as well where he 
served as a coach, assistant coach and friend to a lot of kids over the 
years including myself. My first memory of Ken was in 1979 when he was our 
assistant coach on our Bracebridge Atom hockey team. I was one of the 
team's goaltenders and was a little puck shy. Ken quickly fixed that by 
ripping a few shots of my helmet. Veitchy wasn't too puck shy after that 
and we went on to win the All-Ontario Championships that year. Ken and wife 
Marion lived beside the Bracebridge Memorial Arena for a great number of 
years and I seem to remember a few "post game" festivities taking place there.
Ken leaves behind wife Marion, daughter Tracey, son-in-law Will, 
granddaughter Katie; son David, daughter-in-law Liz who is expecting Ken 
and Marions second grandchild. Ken is also leaving behind a great number of 
friends and memories at the arena, ball park and wherever else he blessed 
us with his presence.

Ken was a big part of the community and an even bigger part of our hearts.

We will miss you Ken.........

Dave Veitch

From: "Veitchy" <veitchy31 at sympatico.ca>

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