Kenn passed away at the age of 86 after a brief illness. He is survived by sister Madeline, daughters Victoria, Anna, Karen Hagen; stepdaughter Linda Baggaley; son Brad; grandchildren Chase Walsh, Evelyn Hagen, and Oscar Hagen. He is predeceased by his first wife Elaine (née Fredericks), second wife Dot Haynes, brother Fred Walsh, parents James and Irene, and stepdaughter Rae Carswell.

Kenn and Elaine married in 1963 and moved to Red Deer where he worked in the oil and gas industry. Ten years later, they moved to Penticton, BC where they owned and operated the Jubilee Motel. Kenn was an avid member of the Penticton Stock Car Club during that time. After selling the motel, he worked with a Penticton home renovation company before moving back to Red Deer, where Kenn became a gas plant engineer. After 20 years at the Sylvan Lake gas plant, he retired and worked part-time with Bud Haynes Auction in Red Deer. Kenn and Elaine then moved to Kelowna to enjoy their retirement. After Elaine’s passing, Kenn found love a second time with Dot and they had three happy years together before her passing.

A Celebration of Kenn’s life will be held 2pm – 6pm on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at iHotel & Conference Centre Red Deer (6500 67 Street, Red Deer).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or Diabetes Canada.

• Date : 2026-03-14
• Location : iHotel & Conference Centre, Red Deer