​Kenton Klassen of Lucknow remembered for his philosophy of life: "Live Generously”

Kenton Klassen of Lucknow died at Cancun, Mexico, Friday March 21, 2025, at the age of 56.

Loving husband and travel partner of Maureen.

Steadfast and loyal brother of sister, Kara (David); and brother, Landon (Mandy). Wise uncle of nephews, Ardis, Noah, Liam, Wyatt (Klassen) and Wyatt (Matchett).

Source of fun and laughter for his friends, colleagues, and his relatives from the Klassen, Warkentin, Nabuurs, Galloway, and Becker families, as well as his Matchett in-laws.

Born in St. Catharines in 1968, Kenton was the energetic and curious son of Walter and Betty Anne (Driscoll). He grew up in the northern community of Schreiber where he enjoyed snowmobiling, hockey, badminton, and volleyball.

His experiences at his family's camp on Walker's Lake contributed to his love of nature, the outdoors, and being close to water. His interest in the wider world led to many national and international travel adventures.

For 26 years, Kenton brought his enthusiasm for learning, his positive nature, and vast knowledge to his role as a teacher, encouraging a questioning mindset toward established institutions. He and his extensive repertoire of stories will be remembered fondly by his geography students at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, as well as the members of the volleyball and soccer teams he coached over the years.

He valued community involvement, and contributed for 24 years in big and small ways to the Lucknow Kinsmen and Kinettes, HAWK Theatre, and to Music in the Fields.

All who knew Kenton will remember his passion for travel, food, cultural diversity, gardening, cooking, astronomy, geology, weather systems, his three beloved cats, and his philosophy of life: "Live Generously.”

Kenton's escapades during his rich and meaningful life will be the subject of stories for years to come for those who had the opportunity to have him in their lives, even if only for a short time.

A celebration of Kenton’s life will be held in Port Dalhousie at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 350 (57 Lakeport Road, St. Catharines), Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 2-5 p.m. Memories will be shared at 3 p.m., and free parking is available.

A local Celebration of Life will be held at the Lucknow Legion, Branch 309, Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 1-4 p.m., with memories to be shared at 2 p.m.

Donations to the Kenton Klassen Memorial Award or a charity of your choice are greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy and can be made on-line at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com.