We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Kenneth John Leo Lumsden, CD (Ret’d) of Waasis NB on 29 July 2026 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton NB at age 76.
Born in Dieppe NB, Ken started his military career in 1967 as a Field Engineer with the Canadian Military Engineers but later remustered to the Structures Technician trade. His career included a deployment to Egypt in 1974 with the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF II).
Ken’s final posting was with the Base Construction Engineering Section at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown NB. When he retired from the Canadian Forces, he stayed with the BCEO as a Public Servant. In 2005, Ken became a Commissionaire working as security at Government House in Fredericton (2005-2025)
In keeping with Ken’s wishes, there will be no visitation. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Oromocto NB, on 5 August 5, 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of the donor’s choice.