In Celebration of

Kenneth Rankin

September 8, 1936 - January 29, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ken Rankin, with family by his side. Ken will be greatly missed by his son Robert, sister Wendy, nephew Shane (Cathie) and niece Kelly (Erin). Predeceased by his parents, Ian and Florence and brothers Douglas and Fraser.

Ken held a variety of jobs but his most interesting was as a limousine driver for politicians, business and sports team owners and celebrities. Ken earned repeat business with his fares by researching them to engaging them in conversations. That was typical of Ken's dedication to a job he loved.

Although Ken spent the majority of his life in Toronto, his heart belonged to his hometown of Port Morien, Cape Breton. His ties there were strong right up to his death. He made many trips back home and communicated regularly with old friends, mostly on Facebook. Ken will be brought home in the near future and reunited with his family.

Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Neweduk-Erin Mills Chapel on Saturday February 8, 2025, at from 2-3pm with the service at 3pm.

Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada would be most appreciated.

Guestbook

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Herb & Rosalind Warford (Robert's Aunt & Uncle)

Entered February 3, 2025 from Deer Lake NL A8a0b6

So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad Robert, our Sincere Condolences to you and all the Family. May your loved one RIP 🙏

Gert (WADDEN) UPSON (FRIEND)

Entered February 5, 2025 from Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

I knew Kenny when we were growing up in Port Morien, Cape Breton, Kenny moved to Ontario with his family but always kept in touch with his friends in Port Morien and made many trips to his favorite place over the years.
I kept in contact with Kenny on Facebook and he commented every day on my morning posts, I will miss him so much, RIP my good friend.

Joy Walsh Killen (friend of the family)

Entered February 6, 2025 from Guelph

What a beautiful picture of Ken! That's just how I remember him.
I am sorry for your loss, Wendy, but glad you will return the ashes to Port Morien.
My sympathy to all Ken's family.

Margie Mac Intosh (Childhood friend)

Entered February 7, 2025 from Dartmouth formerly Port Morien

So sorry to hear of Kenny's passing. He was a dear old friend. We grew up together in Port Morien. Lots of great memories.

Deanna Murphy Calder (Friend)

Entered February 7, 2025 from Grand Bend Ontario

I have known Kenny since growing up with him in Port Morien. He was a friend of my brother Lester. He was a few years older than myself but I always had a young girl crush on him. Throughout the years we were on messenger a lot and spoke of old times. It was such a pleasure to have contact with him. I shall miss all those messages..RIP my friend. 🙏