Obituary of Major the Reverend Canon Ken Maxted Maxted

Major the Reverend Canon Ken Maxted Soldier Priest Major the Reverend Canon Kenneth Edward Maxted passed away peacefully at Toronto General Hospital with his family at his side on March 18th, 2006 at the age of 74. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. Canon Maxted served for 38 years in Canada�s army both regular and reserve. He enlisted at 17 in 1948 in the Irish Regiment of Canada, subsequently serving with "The Black Watch�, the Royal Canadian Regiment, the Canadian Guards and the Royal Regiment of Canada. He served with the U.N. forces in Korea and the N.A.T.O. forces in Germany. In 1986 he was appointed an officer of the Order of Military Merit. He also served for 13 years as an Aide de Camp to four Lieutenant Governors of Ontario. While continuing to serve in the reserve Army, Major Maxted was ordained an Anglican Priest in 1964. He served for 30 years in the Diocese of Toronto at St. Anne�s, St. John�s York Mills, St. Luke�s, Holy Trinity and St. David�s. He also assisted at St. James Cathedral in his retirement. Canon Maxted served on many community boards including Metro Social Planning Council, Toronto Amsterdam Twin Cities Association, Folk Arts Council and East York Community Service Board. He served for 20 years as a Trustee of the East York Board of Education including six years as the Chairman. He also was a Trustee for eight years on the Metro Public Board. Following retirement he was appointed and served on three Federal Administrative Tribunals, Canadian Pension Commission, Veterans Review and Appeal Board and the Canadian Forces Grievance Board. Canon Maxted was the Chaplain of the Fort York Branch Royal Canadian Legion and the Royal Canadian Military Institute. He volunteered assisting Toronto Firefighters and was Chaplain to 54 Division Toronto Police Services. Beloved husband of Hendrina for 49 years. Cherished father of daughter Pamela Sattz (Steve) and of sons Sean and Kevin (Jennifer). Devoted grandfather to Steven and Ryan. Loving brother to Patricia Evenson and uncle to Jim and John. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 23 from 12-2 pm at ST. JAMES� CATHEDRAL, 65 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 2E9. Funeral service to follow at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Princess Margaret Hospital, 610 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9 or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.