Kenneth W. Anstey
May 29, 1946-Sept. 18, 2023
Hapeville, Georgia

Kenneth W. Anstey passed away on September 18, 2023 in Hapeville, Georgia at age 77. Ken was born to Effie and Wilson Anstey on May 29, 1946 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The young family moved to Sudbury, Ontario, Canada where Ken grew up and graduated high school. Ken loved competition and was a gifted athlete. He received an Ice Hockey scholarship to Michigan State University, where he met his future wife, Mary Jo. He was Team Captain going on to win the National Championship. He received offers from the Detroit Red Wings and the St. Louis Blues to come to their training camps. Rather than pursue an Ice Hockey career, he opted for graduate school receiving an M.B.A. in Business. His business career was exciting and demanding. It took him to Canada (American Hospital Supply), Germany and Switzerland (Mertz and Dade). In the U.S. Ken took his large company experience into early stage venture-backed companies, including Mitek Surgical Products and ORATEC Interventions. He was a well-respected leader among his peers, with his employees and in the investment community. He served on the Board of several companies. In retirement he traveled extensively. Most notable was Ken and Mary Jo’s 500 mile walk, the “Camino de Santiago” from France to Spain, in 40 days. When not traveling, Ken pursued his favorite sports of running marathons, most notably Boston’s 110th Year Marathon, golfing, skiing, and later snowboarding. Ice Hockey was always a part of his life, he played into his 60’s! Ken was also part of numerous organizations that helped many people. He coached Little League Ice Hockey. He volunteered with The Order of Malta in Lourdes, France and at home in San Mateo with The St. Vincent de Paul Society. Ken graced the lives of many and was loved by all he encountered. His laughter and smile will forever live on in everyone’s heart and will be missed by all.

Ken is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Jo; his children, Mark Anstey, and Melissa & George Lewis; grandchildren, Eva, Charlie, and Dominick Lewis; his six sisters and their spouses, Joyce & Lee Baikie, Shirley Anstey, Peggy & Colin Anstey-Stone, Nancy & Craig Bailey, Annie & Pat Murthy, Dorothy Anstey; a brother & sister-in-law, Steve & Colleen Anstey; and many nieces and nephews.

The family gratefully acknowledges with sincere gratitude our many friends for the acts of love and kindness shown at the passing of our “Loved one”. Words are inadequate to truly express the peace and joy you have brought to us through your expressions of love and prayer. Special thanks go to The Reverend Michael Onyekuru, Michael Misale and the St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church community, Amedisys Hospice, and Donehoo-Lewis Funeral Home for their love, care and direction.

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