Obituary of Kenneth Michael Gouin

GOUIN, Kenneth Michael (Ken) We are heartbroken to announce the death of our beloved Ken on May 26, 2014 at the age of 63 and in the loving presence of his family. Soulmate and husband of Joann (n"e Marsella); proud father of Jennifer and Stephanie (Jeff); adored son-in-law of Adele and Bernardo (late) Marsella. Reunited with his departed parents, Lionel and Irene Gouin; and sister-in-law Anna. Nothing in life was more important to Ken than his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by his siblings Richard (Karen), Paulette (John), Ren"e and Bruce "Boo Boo"; sister-in-law Beja (Jack) and his extended family. Ken was a man of integrity and great loyalty; he casted and forged long lasting friendships with Guy Hewson (Tina), Paul Cooney (Joan) and David Leslie (Rachelle). He was a dedicated and passionate advocate for his Ford of Canada Brothers and Sisters as a Union Steward from 1982 to 1992 at the Windsor Casting Plant and later as Health and Safety Representative from 1992 to 1998 at the Windsor Aluminium Plant. He was Past-President of the Steward Council for four terms and retired in 2002. Ken will be remembered for his razor sharp wit, his storytelling skills, his fishing capers and incredible golf game. Ken loved spending time at the cottage and on his boat; being with friends and family; he had an appreciation for classic rock, in particular, Queen, the Eagles and the Who; and enjoyed his golf membership at Belleview. Ken"s family would like to recognize Dr. Roxanne Chow for her exceptional care during his time at Windsor Regional Hospital, Ouellette Campus and the great care of the 8th floor nurses, in particular Dave, Jenn and Shannon. Special appreciation to Ken"s best friend Guy Hewson for the strength, devotion, love and support he demonstrated to Ken and to all of us during this most difficult time. Guy, we couldn"t have done this without you; you are family and stuck with us forever. Visitation for Ken will be held at WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME (Main Chapel) 519-253-7234 1700 Tecumseh Rd. E. on Sunday June 1st from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with prayers at 8 p.m. Family and friends will be received on Monday, June 2, 2014 at Our Lady of Assumption Church (350 Huron Church Rd.) for visitation from 10:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Windsor-Essex County. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com. "Death ends a life but not a relationship...until we meet again..."