The death occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 of Kenneth "Ken" Charles Rooke of Stratford, age 79. Ken was born in Moncton, New Brunswick on November 8, 1943 to the late Harold and Jean Rooke. Beloved husband of Sharon (Bryant), and father of Bryan (Jennifer), Barry (Vickey) and Gavin (Brenda). Grandfather to Charlie, James, Jaylem, Sanjay, and Kieran. Brother to Elizabeth (Adams) and John. Brother-in-law to Judy (late Bob) Johnson, Barry (Elizabeth) Adams, and uncle to Susan, Jody, Andrew, Jeff, Michael and Wendy. Ken graduated from the University of New Brunswick. He then worked a long career in retail management working in cities all across Canada. He retired in Vancouver Island in 2001 and returned to his roots in the Maritimes in 2008 settling in Stratford, PEI. Ken was an avid golfer and reader and enjoyed spending time with his extended family. Resting at Belvedere Funeral Home with private family funeral service. Donations in memory of Ken may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made on Ken's Memorial Page at: www.belvederefh.com