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Tuesday
27
June
Visitation
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Badder Funeral Home & Reception Centre
679 North St
Dresden, Ontario, Canada
Tuesday
27
June
Visitation
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Badder Funeral Home & Reception Centre
679 North St
Dresden, Ontario, Canada
Wednesday
28
June
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Badder Funeral Home & Reception Centre
679 North St
Dresden, Ontario, Canada
Interment
Dresden Cemetery
296 Trerice St E
Dresden, Ontario, Canada
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Lily and Sharon McMorine donated to The Canadian National Institute for the Blind L'Institut national Canadien pour les aveugles
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Allison Bailey donated to The Canadian National Institute for the Blind L'Institut national Canadien pour les aveugles
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Ralph Martin donated to The Canadian National Institute for the Blind L'Institut national Canadien pour les aveugles
Thursday, July 6, 2023
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John Seliga posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Very fond memories of Ken at University. He was on my floor in Johnston Hall and at that time drank Molson 50 as no one was ever brave enough to drink it. His passion for farming was clear and when his circumstances changed suddenly he seamlessly transitioned into a career where he could still make a difference. I was fortunate enough to visit him a couple times at the school and catch up. He was a great individual and the agriculture community will surely miss his dedication and contributions. My deepest condolences to the family.
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Brett Dietrich and Family posted a condolence
Friday, June 30, 2023
Dear Janovicek Family: please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of Ken. I have fond memories of his gentleness from our days at church.
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Heather Hutton posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, June 30, 2023
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To the Janovicek family: So sorry for the loss of Ken. Growing up, I remember him being very sweet. May God bless your family during this sad time.
Heather Hutton and family.
Robert and Carolyn Dietrich
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The George And Mary Davis Family donated to The Canadian National Institute for the Blind L'Institut national Canadien pour les aveugles
Friday, June 30, 2023
Margaret, Ruby, Carmen and Janice Davis would like to send our deepest sympathy to you and the family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Stephanie & Alex Richardson donated to The Canadian National Institute for the Blind L'Institut national Canadien pour les aveugles
Thursday, June 29, 2023
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Jim Lundy donated to The Canadian National Institute for the Blind L'Institut national Canadien pour les aveugles
Thursday, June 29, 2023
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Kathy Jurasek posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
I went to high school with Ken. I remember him as being a kind, gentle and very intelligent person. Sending sincere condolences. Kathy Jurasek (Dreveny).
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Becky posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Wishing you peace and comfort at this time. Diane and Bill Medd
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Scott McWhinnie posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
I worked with Ken in Crop Science several years ago. He was a great conversationalist on any topic be it agriculture or otherwise. We had some fun times on Bob's Dogs Friday Lunch (which Ken made mandatory) and on the occasional trip up to Gryphs back in the day. My deepest sympathy to you. Scott McWhinnie
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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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Derek and Sophia Weil posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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Our prayers are with you during this time. May Kenneth Janovicek rest with our heavenly father in paradise.
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Dave Studnicka posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
We are so very sorry to read of your sons passing. Our sincere sympathy to you all. Sincerely Dave and Beth Studnicka
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Jenny Janovicek posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Fate smiled upon me the day that you became my brother-in-law. From the very beginning, I felt “at home” in your presence…. and I knew in my heart, that the two of us would grow closer through the years. Now, as I look back in time, I am reminded of just how much we have shared, and I am grateful that I was blessed with a brother-in-law whose warmth, thoughtfulness and sense of compassion, sewed to make my days brighter, my sorrows more bearable and my life richer in so many ways. For this…….I feel fortunate beyond measure.
I will miss cooking for you and listening to your praises how delicious it was ( even if it wasn’t ). I’ll miss planning my menu when I knew you’d be coming. You never needed much to make you happy and you loved feeling special even if it was a small gesture. I miss our laughs, we have shared many.
I love you.
Till we meet again ❤️
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Nancy Janovicek posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
I wrote this for a blog about cooking family recipes at the beginning about the pandemic. I wrote this for my mothers.
https://sites.google.com/view/cooking-the-past/slovak-braid-paska
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Patti & Doug Ferguson posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Dear John & Rosaland:
We are so sorry for your loss of Ken.
Our hearts & thoughts are with you at
this sad time.
Sincerely,
Doug & Patti Ferguson
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Peter Johnson donated to The Canadian National Institute for the Blind L'Institut national Canadien pour les aveugles
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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Peter Johnson posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Ken was an unsung hero for agriculture, with his tireless and constant contributions, calculations and advice to so many research projects and so many budding researchers. He epitomized what it was to be a truly great person: kind, humble, gentle, encouraging, intelligent. All of agriculture will miss his impact. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Jay Roy donated to THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY OF CANADA/SOCIETE DE LEUCEMIE & LYMPHOME DU CANADA
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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Garry and Kathy(Davis) Tatsu posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Our sincere condolences to John and Rosalind, Nancy, Martin, Dennis and Jennifer.
We were saddened to hear of Kenny's passing. It is difficult to say goodbye to a dear son. May your faith in God and treasured memories be a comfort to you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Garry and Kathy (Davis) Tatsu
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Kelly Scholtes posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
I am so sad to hear of Ken's passing. I worked with Ken for 9 years. He was such a lovely person. Sincere condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.
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Clarence Swanton posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
My dear friend Ken,
I was so sad to learn of your passing. You were an inspiration to all of us here in Plant Agriculture. You loved agriculture and you contributed every day with your scientific knowledge in an effort to enhance graduate student training and the transfer of new knowledge to Ontario farmers. Your gentleness and kindness will be remembered.
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Istvan Rajcan donated to The Canadian National Institute for the Blind L'Institut national Canadien pour les aveugles
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Ken. We have known him since grad school in the Crop Science Department in the early 1990's. Ken was a wonderful person, hard working, knowledgeable and always willing to share his talents, skills and advice with others. His unselfish, friendly, kind and generous nature will be remembered forever. We would like to express our deepest and heartfelt condolences to Ken's family. His smile, sense of humour and kindness will be deeply missed. Irena and Istvan Rajcan
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Michelle Edwards donated to The Canadian National Institute for the Blind L'Institut national Canadien pour les aveugles
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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Rene Van Acker posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
On Behalf of The Ontario Agricultural College we offer our deepest condolences to the Family of Ken Janovicek. Ken was well loved and valued by staff, faculty and students across OAC, but especially in the Plant Agriculture Department where he worked for many many years. He was a great departmental citizen, showing up at Departmental events and participating fully. He was also a great source of information and insight for students, especially graduate students, with his tremendous knowledge of and experience in field cropping systems research. He impacted many lives through his work and his friendships in OAC and he will be deeply missed.
Rene Van Acker
Dean, OAC.
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Banks Family donated to The Canadian National Institute for the Blind L'Institut national Canadien pour les aveugles
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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Angela hill posted a condolence
Monday, June 26, 2023
I had the pleasure of working with Ken at the university of Guelph. He was such an inspiration to us all. Never complained and always very independent. Never let the fact that he lost his sight get him down. I admired him and how he walked around campus with his cane. Rest In Peace Ken. You will be missed by all who had the opportunity to know him.
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Racheli posted a condolence
Monday, June 26, 2023
In January, I moved back to Ontario from Boston. The Smordins and Ken welcomed me into their home as I navigated what my next steps were. Ken was even generous enough to let me stay in his place during his stays at the hospital. Ken also spent a lot of time at the house and it was then I got the chance to really know Ken.
Ken has always been a part of the Smordin family. As a cousin of the Smordins, he's my family too. But I hadn't seen him in ages. As I got older, I didn't visit Guelph as much. Living with Ken, now as an adult myself, was very special. I learned quickly that he was a great listener and conversationalist. He had an open mind and didn't mind my many rants. I enjoyed telling him about my worries, woes and prospects. He was always encouraging and thoughtful. He encouraged me to believe in myself as I tried to build my self-confidence and figure out a place to work and live. He wanted to be the first one to hear from me after my job interviews and was so excited when I found a good job in Toronto.
We spent a lot of time together during the first few months of 2023. I have a lot of great memories with Ken from that time. I loved taking Ken to Zehrs. He always treated me to a donut. He really loves the Zehrs donuts.
I'm so glad I had Ken around during such a vulnerable time in my life. Ken, of course, was fighting his own battle. A much bigger hurdle than mine. But he was always there for me still. He really cared about me and his loved ones. He was the best housemate I ever had. Easy going, kind and understanding. A great friend.
On Friday, June 18th, we talked on the phone. I told him about how my new job is going and that I received an exciting second job offer. I updated him on all the happenings in my life and reflected on how far I've come since January. I told him I'd visit him the following weekend and that I'm excited for him to get back home and rest. He was so proud of me. I miss him so much.
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Christopher Clark lit a candle
Monday, June 26, 2023
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To the Janovicek Family,
It’s with sadness we say good bye to Ken. He was a fine son, brother, cousin, and friend. The person who makes a difference in your life teaches you something worthwhile; makes you feel appreciated and special. That’s the person who cares. And they will live in our hearts forever.
Deepest condolences from our family to yours,
Christopher, Carmen, Jennifer, Cathy & Mike, & Maggie
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Dave Vanos posted a condolence
Monday, June 26, 2023
Sincere condolences to the Janovicek family. I had privilege of attending U of Guelph as an OAC88 and attended many crop science classes with Ken. I remember Ken‘s easy demeanour and his amazing keen mind which he dedicated to agriculture. Wishing family and all who worked closely with Ken peace.
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Sarah Bannerman posted a condolence
Monday, June 26, 2023
My condolences to the Janovicek family. Ken was a lovely person who was always kind and cheerful when I talked with him, or saw him around work. He will be greatly missed.
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Tony Vyn posted a condolence
Monday, June 26, 2023
Sincere condolences to the entire Janovicek family. It must be painful and difficult to process, and Ken will be greatly missed by family, friends, and colleagues. I count myself fortunate to have known him for about 35 years; it was one of the ways that God blessed me. Ken also accepted that he was in God's hands even when the going was very tough. Ken was kind, generous and unassuming. He was also very intelligent, and his life's work was a great contribution to Ontario agriculture (even though he never got to farm directly as he first wanted to after graduating from Guelph). Ken was smart enough to have become a professor, and he overcame personal obstacles to analyze huge amounts of research data about crop management alternatives. I don't know of any long-term research associate who has contributed more to science and to practical agriculture. He helped graduate students and professors (including myself) succeed in their programs. I thank God for the gift that Ken was (and is) to those he helped along life's journey.
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Darrin Jewell donated to THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY OF CANADA/SOCIETE DE LEUCEMIE & LYMPHOME DU CANADA
Sunday, June 25, 2023
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Taunya Saini posted a condolence
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Nancy, Dennis, John and Rosaland, I am so saddened with hearing the news of Kenny's passing. I will always cherish those times on the farm together. You have my deepest sympathy.
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John & Laurie Lang posted a condolence
Sunday, June 25, 2023
John, Rosaland and Dennis, so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
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Don and Lynda McFadden posted a condolence
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Deepest sympathy to the Janovicek family in hearing of your loss.
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Rene and John McKee posted a condolence
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Rene and I send our deepest condolences to the entire Janovicek family and our long time friends, the Smordin family.
We have enjoyed the company and conversation with Ken while visiting the Smordin family for many years.
Ken was definitely an integral part of the Smordin family and we enjoyed our visits; Ken's knowlege of gardening, insightful and knowledgeable conversation and his warm welcoming demeanor always made us feel welcome.
Out thoughts are with you through this difficult time !
John and Rene McKee
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JOHN McKee donated to THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY OF CANADA/SOCIETE DE LEUCEMIE & LYMPHOME DU CANADA
Sunday, June 25, 2023
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Kim posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, June 25, 2023
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Deepest sympathy to the Janovicek family. Rest easy , my friend.
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David Rosenberg posted a condolence
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Ken to his family, and to the Smordin’s and Veder’s who, to them, Ken was family. We knew Ken from holiday gatherings at Carol and Jay’s, and always looked forward to seeing and visiting him there. He held a special place in all our hearts and was truly a cherished member of both families. His absence will be deeply felt. Sending you strength and comfort during this difficult time. With sincere sympathy, David, Skye, Regan, Matia and Baye
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Barbara Veder posted a condolence
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Wishing Ken's entire family peace, comfort, courage and during this time of sorrow. Our family enjoyed so many celebration with Ken including Barry and my wedding 28 years ago. He will be forever in our hearts. May you find comfort in all of our special memories as we do. Barbara, Barry, Racheli and Avigial.
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Saturday, June 24, 2023
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Oh brothers.
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Cindy Machacek donated to THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY OF CANADA/SOCIETE DE LEUCEMIE & LYMPHOME DU CANADA
Saturday, June 24, 2023
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Anne + Meg Hodulik lit a candle
Saturday, June 24, 2023
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Laxhman Dave Ramsahoi posted a condolence
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Ken was a wonderful friend and colleague, a wealth of knowledge and full of humor. Sincere Condolences.
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Georgina swackhammer posted a condolence
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Deepest sympathy to John and Roseland
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Theresa Lalonde posted a condolence
Saturday, June 24, 2023
It was so wonderful to finally meet Ken one holiday meal at the family farm after hearing for years about Nancy’s awesome big brother. Smart and funny. Much love to the family and friends.
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Theresa Lalonde donated to THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY OF CANADA/SOCIETE DE LEUCEMIE & LYMPHOME DU CANADA
Saturday, June 24, 2023
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Laurie posted a condolence
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Sending my condolences to the whole Janovicek family
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Brian Miller posted a condolence
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Very sorry to hear of your loss .thinking of you and your family
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Saturday, June 24, 2023
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