KennethTHOMPSON12th July 1939 - 25th Sept 2026 Kenneth Thompson, passed peacefully to heaven on 25th September 2026, aged 87, at Eastleigh, East Street Residential Care Home, South Molton.
Ken was born and bred in Barnstaple, but for the past couple of years, he enjoyed his life to the full, singing every day and being well cared for in Eastleigh's wonderful Dementia Suite.
Ken was happily married to Betty for 57 years before she sadly died in 2018. They are now beautifully reunited.
He was a: Loving Dad to Helen, Richard, Heather, and Suzanne. Caring Grandfer to Molly, George, Brandon, Robert, Oliver, Alfie, Anna, Eveline, and Harrison. Wonderful Great-Grandfer to Elias and Martha. Special cousin, a lovely Uncle, a dear brother-in-law, a respected father-in-law, and a kind friend.
Dearest Dad, we will love you forever. We know that you will be deeply missed by many, but you will now be precious treasure to stay in our hearts forever, and keep singing with the angels
A celebration of Ken's life will be held at the North Devon Crematorium on Friday 30th October 2026, at 1:30pm.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Barnstaple Rugby Club (supporting grass roots rugby) & Dementia Research UK, can be given online at www.rpbfunerals.com, by retiring collection, or cheque payable to the charity c/o
R P Byrom & Son
1 Rolle St, Barnstaple, EX31 1JN
01271 320490
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