KENNETH W.J. HARRIGAN, O.C., HBA, LL.D September 27, 1927-September 14, 2016 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Ken Harrigan, a devoted husband and father. He cherished his time with his predeceased wife Jean, children Tara Tomlinson and husband Gerald, Stephen and wife Sue and his four grandchildren, Laura, Brock, Kendra and Alanna. Born in Chatham, Ontario, growing up in London, educated at University of Western Ontario, Ken accepted a position at the Ford Motor Company in 1951. He charged up the ranks of Ford having stints across Canada, in Australia and the UK where Jean and Ken made lifelong friends. Ken retired from Ford in 1992 having attained the position of Chairman and CEO which he had held for 10 years. Ken went on to hold Board and/or chair positions at Samuel Manu-Tech, London Life, Versa Services, Brookfield, Ontario Jockey Club (Woodbine Entertainment), Royal Ontario Museum, Ivey School of Business and many government and industry councils. He was awarded the Officer of the Order of Canada in 1996 and earned his Doctorate of Laws from University of Western Ontario in 1994 for his outstanding contribution in business. Ken enjoyed spending winters living in Naples, Florida and summers living in Oakville on the shores of Lake Ontario. Ken and Jean were well known to frequent restaurants in Oakville, with their favourite being Seasons. We thank the team at Nurse Next Door for their excellent care for the past few years. Visitation will be on Monday, September 19th from 2-4 and from 7-9 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds St., Oakville. Funeral Service will be held at St. Jude’s Anglican Church, 160 William St., Oakville on Tuesday, September 20th at 1:30 p.m. Interment to be held on Saturday, September 24th at Christ Church Cemetery, Glanworth . Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association in lieu of flowers. Please visit our Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com