Kenneth W. Ball
April 27, 1969 to October 22, 2021
Obituary
It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Kenneth Ball. Ken, formerly from Mount Pearl, residing in C.B.S., is predeceased by his mother, Norma Jean Ball (Rowsell) (2004). Ken leaves to mourn two beautiful daughters, Caroline (Carlie), Alia and wife Marlise (Bugge). Also left to mourn a large circle of extended family and friends. Ken loved music, nature, and a great story. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him beyond measure.
Cremation has already taken place. No visitation or service as per his wishes.
“When there’s nothing left to say,
Shine on rainy day.”
Marlise & family;
So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Sending healing thoughts your way. You are in our thoughts.
Carol & Lionel Fudge
Marlies & family;
So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Sending healing thoughts your way. You are in our thoughts.
Carol & Lionel Fudge
We are very sorry to hear this sad news. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Jim Prowse, Nancy Healey and family
We were so, so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Please know that our hearts are with you all at this time. May your memories sustain and strengthen you.
To: Uncle Wally, Marlise, Carlie, Alia, Keith & family and Kathy & family:
Like so many others who have been expressing similar sentiments in many of the condolences to all of you over the past few days, we too were also deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Ken’s passing. Frankly, we have struggled to find the words to both adequately express our sympathy at your loss, because we know that no words that we could say could possibly suffice, and to also let you know what Ken meant to us.
Ken was so warm, caring, quick-witted, and talented. He was truly such a special guy, a unique and generous spirit. He could instantly make you feel at ease in his presence and yet would be able to entertain you in conversation by talking at length on any number and variety of subjects and topics for hours on end. Those kinds of people with those particular qualities in combination are rare and it especially makes his loss more profound.
We have so many wonderful memories that we will treasure of our time spent with him, and indeed with you all, throughout the years. They range from childhood memories of where we would play at being pirates on an abandoned schooner when your family would come for Summertime visits, to the interesting and delightful conversations that would take place at family dinners at the house in Mt. Pearl, to our seeing him perform at different venues in St. John’s.
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers and we are sorry we can’t be with you right now. Please treasure your memories and stay close. We will be forever grateful to have had such a wonderful cousin and please know that he was dearly loved.
We send you our love.
My sympathies to the family. I was a school friend in Mount Pearl and also connected as adults through the local music scene as he loved to play and perform. RIP my friend.
Marlise, Carlie, and Alia, you have our deepest condolences for your loss. May his memory bring you comfort in this difficult time. May He Rest In Peace.
My sincere condolences for your loss. Always a gentleman and great guy.
My condolences to Ken’s family and friends.. I went to High School with Ken and have fond memories of our time performing skits in Theatre Arts class in particular. Very saddened to hear of his passing…Rest In Peace Ken.
Kathy and family. I was shocked to read of Ken’s passing. My heartfelt condolences. God bless you all.🙏
May Ken rest in peace. My condolences to all.
Condolences to his family & friends.
Take care of yourselves.
Marlise, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love and strength from the Coombs clan. xo
Marlise
I sit here struggling to find the words to express my shock and sympathy. But, there are no words……
I remember when you and I first worked together at the Cancer Center…. the excitement of your wedding and over the next several years, the arrival of Carlie and Alia.
And I have a particularly fond memory of your two little girls twirling and spinning at the wedding of my girl. So beautiful!
Life is fragile and can change in a moment.
People will tell you that time will heal the hurt. And I know that to be true. As you rebuild your life, hold fast to your memories and hold your girls tight. Ken will live on through them.
It’s going to be okay.
To Wally and the entire Ball Family. It is a great shock to hear of Ken’s sudden passing. We have many fond memories of when our children were growing up and our trailering trips to Terra Nova. We send our heartfelt condolences to you at this difficult time our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Uncle Wally, Keith, Kathy, Marlise & Family’s
So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Our deepest condolences on your loss. It is never easy to lose anyone in our life. Hold each of the precious memories you have in your heart and use them to remember your special time with him.
Until we meet again 💙 RIP KEN
Marlise……Keith and I are sending our deepest condolences to you and your precious girls. We will never forget your incredible kindness and support when we needed it the most.
I know you will have much support and love around you. Take care of each other and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love.
Denise and Keith
To Marlise, Carlie, Alia; Wally; Kathy,. Keith, Susan and extended family: The news of Ken’s sudden passing has been a shock and overwhelming, but also brought back many great memories of growing up with Ken. Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you all in this time of sorrow.
Uncle Wally, Keith, Kathy, and Pam:
You have our love as you face such monumental sorrow. Although every loss is unique, we have each known the intense sadness and devastation of grief. We will remember Kenny, our cousin … as ‘the first-born’ for you and Aunt Jean; as a childhood playmate; and, as a musician/Dad at our family re-union (sleeping in a tent with his family) with 300 other family members joining the celebrations, in Nan & Grandfather Ball’s garden.
Alia, Carlie and Marlise, your loss is experienced as the daily absence of your Dad, and the man you chose as a life partner. Life will forever be changed. Yet, with your Dad’s love and memories to offer some comfort, you will each find a way to build a new life that includes Ken in your hearts.
We grieve with you all.
Claudette & Gerald, and (Uncle) Claude
To Wally and the Ball Family. So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. My thoughts are with the family at this time. I haven’t seen him for several years, but I do remember when he was born. I remember him as s kid at NLCS parties and hanging around at softball games.
To Wally and family, Marlise and family. We are very sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one.
Sending our love, Glenn and Eloise
Uncle Wally, Marlise, Carlie and Alia,
I am sad to hear about Ken’s sudden loss. I know that there is nothing in this life that will replace him but pray that you will find some comfort in the memories you shared.
To Carlie, Alia, Marlise and the entire Ball family; We are so very sorry and sad to hear of Ken’s sudden passing. Our deepest condolences go out to you all during these difficult times. Please stay strong and know others are thinking about you from near and far.
Rest easy Ken.
Darren, Carole, Reghan, Hannah, and extended family
To say we are shocked & heart broken is an understatement.
We will remember Ken’s love of music – If was doing a mean version of a Blue Rodeo song or @ 2 years old singing Ode to Newfoundland or O Canada on Poppy Ball’s tape recorder..
We only hope he is somewhere right now, sitting back relaxing by a “Rainbow Fire” strumming his guitar & singing a tune.
Our love & hugs are with his Beautiful girls, Wally, Keith, Kathie, Pam & Families.
Aunt Sherry & Uncle Art
Alia, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing . My heartfelt condolences to you and your Family.
Gertie Jefford
Sorry to hear about Ken’s passing. Condolences to the Ball family. May he rest in peace.
My deepest condolences to Ken’s family and friends. Ken and I shared many laughs working at the Co-op Bakery & Deli in our teens.. He was a wonderful soul. May he Rest In Peace..
Sad and heart broken to hear of Ken’s passing, We send our love and prayers to all the members of his immediate and extended family. Aunt Betty & Uncle Ern
So sorry to hear of the passing of my cousin Ken. I have fond memories of him as a little boy. My condolences to the family. I know your hearts must be heavy. May the God of Comfort carry you through this difficult journey through grief.
Condolences from the Pellow Family in Ontario.
Marlese, Carlie, and Alia
Rod and I and the girls are so shocked and saddened to hear of Ken’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the families during this terribly difficult time. Cherish the many good memories, this is what will help you get through the tough days. We had many great times together on Chanterelle. When I hear certain Blue Rodeo songs to this day I can picture Ken with his guitar belting it out in our rec room. May he Rest In Peace and May you all find comfort in knowing that others, like us are sharing in your grief.
To Ken’s family, I am so sad to hear of his passing. I went to Junior/Senior High School with Ken and he sat in front of me in many classes that had a seating plan in alphabetical order(my maiden name was Burke). I have fond memories of Ken in school; he was a friend to all. Thinking of you…
Dear Carlie and family, my most sincere condolences to you all. Truly saddened by this news and sending you all much love and strength during this hard time.
Keith, Susan, (children), Kerri, Troy, (children,), Ken’s wife, his children, his entire family and friends….. we are so saddened to hear this. We both went to school with Ken.
Sibling loss is so so hard.
Husband, Dad… unimaginable.
Grieving is not meant to be understood or guided….. go with your processes, and let your grief guide you. For how long? No one can ever answer that.
Sending you all strength and our sincere condolences…… rest gently Ken.
Marlise,, Carlie and Alia,
We are so sorry on Ken’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you xo
Dear Marlise, Carlie, Alia,
I am so sorry to hear of Ken’s ( your Dad’s ) passing. .I am thinking of you and sending you hugs.
Marlise and family,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved Ken.. I really don’t know how to express the grief I feel for you at this sad time. Love and take care of one another and remember the good times. His love will live on in your girls.
Love Enid/Cyril OBrien
Alia,
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. Our sincere condolences to you, Carliie and your Mom. Keep close to your heart the shared passion of music you had with your Dad.
Lisa, Jody, & Brooke Warren
Dear Marlise, Carly and Alia.. Tony , Tyler Brandon and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Ken’s passing.
We send our sincere and heartfelt condolences to you all.
RIP Ken 🙏
So very sorry to hear of Kens passing. We Will be thinking of you all and praying for peace and comfort as you navigate these next days and weeks ahead.
Barry and Donna Boyd (Oakville , Ontario)
To Marlise, Carlie, Alia; Wally; Kathy anf family. Keith and family:
It was an absolute shock to get the news of Ken’s sudden passing. There are many fond memories and wonderful stories that we will hold to at this time. Wonderful family times of laughter, song, story, and smiles. While the shock and overwhelming sadness of this situation tends to hang like a heavy cloud, it is these wonderfuk memories and thoughts of fun times that we must hold to in order to sustain us. It is our prayer for all of you during this difficult time that there would be some level of comfort and peace that can be found. We love you all and wish we could be closer at this time to help during your time of grief. Hold to the wonderful memories. May God sustain you over the next number of days.
– Uncle Don and Aunt Marilyn
So sorry to hear about the loss of Ken. He performed in the first production of Etcetera with me in Grade 12 and sang Ballerina Girl.