Peacefully, at the CHUM, on January 19, 2026, Ken Ishmael passed away surrounded by family and friends. He leaves behind cherished memories and a life well lived. He will be deeply missed by his partner Francine, his daughters Gina (Bobby), Nadine (Jean-Claude), and Vanessa (Rémi), his grandchildren Patricia, Santina (Laurent), and Alex, and his great-grandchild William, as well as his dear friends Nick, Claire and extended family, friends and colleagues.
Ken taught at Riverdale High School for 32 years. A celebration of his life will be held on April 25, 2026 from 2 pm to 5 pm, followed by a ceremony at 5 pm at the Cooperative funéraire de Laval : 2000, rue Cunard, Laval. For those who cannot attend, the family invites you to join live or on replay by clicking on the"diffusion en direct" button.
Sympathy Messages
Toutes mes sympathies à la famille.Il était un homme gentil et bon .
A tree is planted in memory of the deceased
- Marie-Claude Blais, on
January 28, 2026
My sincere condolences to the family. Mr. Ishmael was one of my favourite teachers at Riverdale. He encouraged us to discuss what we were learning in history class and he inspired respect.
- Jennifer Yeo, on
February 4, 2026
Mr. Ishmael was a wonderful math teacher. He taught me 60 years ago and when I became a teacher I often thought of him. If a student wrote a long and convoluted geometry proof on the blackboard , when he knew there was a simpler more direct way, he would say “ That is like using a steam roller to crush a nut !”
My condolences to his family and friends.
- Charles Eadie, on
February 5, 2026
I will always be grateful to Mr Ishmael for being a very kind thoughtful Math teacher. He knew certain students struggled with Math. He had a way to change our struggles to success. Thank you Mr Ishmael. Rest in peace.
- Michael Holm, on
March 22, 2026
Je souhaite mes sincères condoléances à Nadine Ishmael ,je sais à quel point tu l aimais ton Père, qu il repose en Paix!🙏🙏🙏
- Vanessa Descoteaux , on
April 17, 2026
Merci Ken d'avoir partagé ta vie avec ma cousine Francine et d'avoir profité intensément de la vie ensemble.
A tree is planted in memory of the deceased
- Ginette Branchaud, on
May 2, 2026
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