Kenneth J. Dorn

DORN, Kenneth J. Of South Dennis and formerly of Needham, died on December 02, 2008, with his family at his side, after a long and courageous battle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. He was married for 61 years to Canadian-born Jacqueline (Jacquie) Dorn. Born in Poughkeepisie, NY, Ken served in the Navy in World War II. After naval service, he attended and graduated from Fordham University, with a major in accounting. Ken's business training served him well in his career as a sales executive for UARCO. Ken and Jacquie lived for 33 years in Needham. Ken was active in St. Bartholomew's Church and in chairing fundraising events for Catholic Memorial and Ursuline Academy. An avid tennis player, Ken & Jacquie were active members of the Needham Pool & Racquet Club. Twenty years ago, Ken & Jacquie established their permanent home on Cape Cod, where Ken was once again an involved member of the community. For 23 years, he served as President of the Ocean Edge Owners' Assoc., where he & Jacquie spent their summer months. A voracious reader, Ken volunteered for many years at the Brewster Ladies' Library. Ken loved his family dearly & is survived by his wife, Jacqueline; Sister Mary Frances, & four children. Kenneth J. Dorn, III and his wife Virginia, of Medfield; Deborah A. Counter and her husband, George of Virginia; Marguerite M. Dorn and he husband, David McEvoy, of Needham; and John C. Dorn, and his wife Judith, of Sandwich. Ken is survived as well by nine grandchildren. Samuel, Elizabeth, Heather, Kailey, Ashleigh, Emily, Trevor, Kelsie and Christopher. He was predeceased by his grandson Nathan. Visiting house for family and friends will be from 12 Noon to 2 P.M. on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Doane, Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 729 Route 134, SOUTH DENNIS. In keeping with Ken's love for both education & his grandchildren, those wishing to make donations may direct them in his memory to: Cape Cod Academy, 50 Osterville-West Barnstable Road, Osterville, MA 02655: or Good Shepherd Christian School, Room 250, Waynesboro, VA 22980; Noble & Greenough School, 10 Campus Drive Dedham, MA 02026.