The Brockway Family wishes to honour the life of Ken Brockway, who lovingly dedicated 51 years to the Windsor Association of the Deaf and 22 years to the D.E.A.F. Jamboree. Ken’s kindness, steady leadership, and deep love for the Deaf community touched countless lives and helped build a strong, welcoming place for everyone.
Ken passed away in August 2026, and while he is deeply missed, the warmth and generosity he shared with the community will continue to guide us.
Ken’s wife, Veena, and daughters, Debbie and Jessica, extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported them and honoured Ken’s memory.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Windsor Association of the Deaf, supporting the ongoing work, programs, and community initiatives that Ken cared so deeply about.
E‑transfers may be sent to WindsorDeaf@gmail.com
I first met Ken when I was a very young boy, around two years old, but I didn’t truly get to know him until our paths crossed on the WAD Board.
It was an honor to work alongside him over the past four years. Working together through WAD gave me the opportunity to really get to know him, and through that, we became good friends.
Ken was a natural leader in the Deaf community of Southwestern Ontario. All he wanted was a better quality of life for Deaf people in Canada, and he fought tirelessly for it.
He dedicated over 50 years of his life in service to the Deaf community and never stopped until his very last breath.
Losing him is a massive loss to us all, and filling the void he leaves behind feels like an impossible task because he did so much.
I will continue to serve and support the Deaf community to honor Ken Brockway's memory and make him proud.
Beyond his incredible work, he was a wonderful husband and father to his wife and daughters.
On behalf of the Deaf community, I offer my deepest condolences. We are sending our love and prayers to his family.
We all carry different memories of Ken. Each one is precious. Hold them close. Let them stay with you.
Remember him. Love him.
Some of us remember Ken from when we were small. At the old building on Wyandotte, many of us can still see him dressed as Santa Claus at Christmas parties, handing out presents with that gentle, joyful smile. When we were teenagers, Ken opened the door at WAD and made it a safe place for us to gather, to belong, to grow.
Those early memories shaped us.
As we got older, we made new memories working with Ken on the WAD Board. He taught us Robert’s Rules, how to lead meetings, and how to work together with respect and patience. We remember him sharing his dream: 50 years on the WAD Board.
That memory stays.
In 2001, Ken started the Deaf Euchre League, giving us monthly moments of laughter, connection, and friendship. In 2003, he created even more memories when he started Deaf Jamboree. Deaf and CODA children, families, and friends gathered there—feeling welcome, proud, and part of something bigger than themselves. Every year, we stood beside him, learning how to run Jamboree with care, heart, and love for our community.
Those memories stay too.
Ken’s passion for the Deaf community touched every one of us. Without him, we wouldn’t have WAD, Deaf Jamboree, or the Euchre League. His vision became the foundation of the community we cherish today. He didn’t just build programs— he built belonging.
He may be gone, but the memories of him will live on.
We will carry forward everything he started—WAD, Deaf Jamboree, and the Euchre League. And beyond being our leader, he was a devoted husband to Veena, a loving father to Debbie and Jessica, and family to so many of us.
His love, his kindness, and his legacy will continue to guide us.
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