Obituary of Kenneth Joseph Haslett

The death of Kenneth Haslett of Saint John, cherished husband of Trudi (Barrett) Haslett, occurred on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born on June 7, 1932 on Millidge Avenue, he was the son of the late Ernest and Mabel (Jenkins) Haslett. Ken was a veteran of the Korean War and was extremely proud of his two tours of duty on the Nootka and Huron. Prior to his retirement, he had a 35 year career with the Saint John Fire Department where he retired in 1997 as the District Chief. Ken especially treasured the times spent with his grandchildren, great-grandchild, great-nieces and great-nephews. His memories of summers spent in Whitehead at the Haslett homestead were always held close to his heart and he will forever be remembered as a devoted and loving family man. Ken was a member of the RCL Branch #69, volunteered for 35 years with Meals on Wheels, dedicated numerous hours with the Kennebecasis Obedience Club and spent many hours tracking through fields and throwing ducks while training his Labs for retrieving. Ken was actively involved in the designing of the Firefighter’s Memorial located in King’s Square. He was the founding member of the Millidgeville Over 65 Walk About Association (where many wonderful friendships were made) and was a loyal member of the Aquatic Centre. His dedication to his community and others earned him the Queens Golden Jubilee Medal, one of his greatest achievements. Ken always enjoyed the outdoors, loved boating and as his brother Ernie had often said "Ken found every rock and log in the river". He will be greatly missed. In addition to his loving wife of 37 years, Trudi, Ken is also survived by his children, Kimberley Losier (the late Dan) of Rothesay and Kenneth Haslett Jr. (Gerry) of Vancouver, BC; treasured grandchildren, Lindsay Wilson and Jeffrey Wilson both of Saint John and Jillian Smith (Scott) of Rothesay and her mother, Marion McNamee of Bayswater; precious great-grandchild, Dacian Wilson; several nieces and nephews; as well as his Black Lab, Rosi. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his brothers, Ernest, Carl and Doug Haslett and sister, Dorothy Silliphant. Ken was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424) with visiting on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 from 2:00 - 8:00 PM and a Legion Tribute being held at 7:00 PM. The funeral service will take place from Brenan’s Chapel on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 12:00 Noon. Interment will take place in the Spring at St. Paul’s Anglican Cemetery, Whitehead. For those who wish, remembrances made to Cystic Fibrosis Canada or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.