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Kenneth Read Obituary
CARROLLTON, Texas -- Kenneth A. Read, 67, died March 10, 2009, at his home after a valiant battle with multiple myeloma.
He was born Nov. 9, 1941, in Manchester, N.H., to George A. Read and Mary Conway Read. He graduated from Goffstown High School in 1959. He earned a bachelor of science degree from UNH in 1963 and was a U.S. Army veteran.
He began his career in the architectural products industry at Kalwall Corp., Manchester, N.H. His work brought him to Carrollton in 1974 as a regional sales manager. In 1980, he started his own business, Read Architectural Products. He was a member of Distributors Council Inc., a nationwide organization of business owners in the building industry.
Family members include his wife, Judy; sons, Michael Read of McKinney, Texas, and Kevin Read of Frisco, Texas; stepson, Terry Pulford of Murphy, Texas; stepdaughter, Heather Lloyd of Austin, Texas; sister, Cynthia Merrill of Concord, N.H.; brother, G. Christopher Read of North Pole, Alaska; and numerous nephews and nieces.
IN HIS LIFE: He was preceded in death by his parents as well as a sister, Joyce Read Keating and her husband, Richard. Family members also include daughters-in-law, Mary Read of McKinney, Texas, and Marie Pulford of Murphy, Texas; grandsons, Denny and Preston Pulford of Murphy, Texas; son-in-law, Adrian Lloyd of Austin, Texas; brother-in-law, Richard Merrill of Concord, N.H.; sister-in-law, Michelle Read of North Pole, Alaska; and aunts, Ruth Conway and Eileen Conway of Manchester, N.H. He also left behind his companion of 13 years, Katie, his golden retriever.
SERVICES: Visitation and rosary are Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Rhoton Funeral Home, Carrollton, Texas. Memorial mass is Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, Farmers Branch, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or to the charity of one's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Read
Steve & Venita Womble
April 10, 2009
Dear Judy,
Venita and myself are so sorry to hear about Ken. We are richer for knowing him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stacey Palmer Cook
April 8, 2009
Dear Judy,
We just found out about Ken... I am So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor! I always loved him as a child. I have been trying to find out how to contact Heather, Terry, and Kevin. Love and prayers to you all!
Linda Waddell,Ormiston
April 7, 2009
Judy,
I just found out about Ken's passing.
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel
for you and your family.
I always think of Ken with a smile on
his face....I know how much he has been
loved in his lifetime. My thoughts and prayers are with
you and the family. I am
so sad to hear this....Such a shock and
so very sorry.
Love
Linda Waddell Ormiston
Jessica and Jim Enneking
March 23, 2009
We're thinking of you and here if you need anything. Ken was a great uncle and person. Love you!
Kelly Portz
March 19, 2009
Ken fought so hard. Please know you are in our hearts and prayers at this time.
~Mike & Keenan Cunnigham & Kelly Portz
Larry and Karen Hoffmann
March 16, 2009
Sending ur deepest sympathy and all our love and prayers.
We will miss Ken dearly, but will never forget him.
He was the best Irishman we knew!
Larry enjoyed fishing with Ken and loved how he would throw the fish back so they could keep fishing!!
We will never forget his way with words.
Again, all our love and prayers.
Larry and Karen
Larry and Karen Hoffmann
March 16, 2009
Sending ur deepest sympathy and all our love. We will miss Ken dearly, but will never forget him. He was the best Irishman we knew!!
Larry enjoyed fishing with Ken and loved how he would throw the fish back so they could keep fishing!! We
will never forget his way with words.
All our love and prayers.
Larry and Karen
Cynthia Miles
March 16, 2009
It has been many years since I have seen Kenny. I remember him from GHS as my friend's big brother and a player on the basketball team. To Judy, Cinny, Chris and their families my prayers go out to you at this time of sorrow. I am sad that he has died, but happy to know that he is no longer suffering. Blessings to all.
Myra Stueber
March 16, 2009
Judy we were so honored when you brought "Robert Redford" to our wedding in 1980. Even though it was particularly nasty weather. Ken was the type of person that one will never forget. And make us smile each time we think of him.
Mark & Myra
Lois Chalupsky
March 15, 2009
In 1980 this handsome, New England speaking, (with a slight southern accent), Irishman stepped into my family's lives. I soon realized that Ken was one of the most classy, respectable men I have ever met. I am so proud to have him as a brother-in-law. He built a successful buisness from the ground up and raised two intelligent, dignified boys that follow in his footsteps. Judy, your husband definately left his mark on this earth. He will be sadly missed by many. His kind words and humorous behavior will live on in our hearts forever.~You have my deepest sympathy. Love you always. Lois
Carol Beebe Walton
March 15, 2009
I'm just so sad to learn of Kenny's passing...we graduated together from GHS and spent many fun years together as classmates. They don't come much better than Kenny and will always treasure those memories. To his sister Cynthia and the rest of his family I send hugs, prayers and strength to bring you thru the days and months ahead. With love, Carol Beebe Walton
SUSAN MANIS
March 13, 2009
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
JERENE METZGER, SUSIE AND JOHN MANIS
Linda Ruzicka
March 13, 2009
Ken was so very special to us. We will miss him so. Fishing with him was always the best. Loved his sense of humor. Our tears come from the heart. Happy he is at peace. Love from his favorite, smartest most beautiful sister-in-law and Dennis. :-)
sarah (sally) mcgoldrick
March 13, 2009
To my dear friend and co worker--Judy
Ken will be missed greatly. He was such a wonderful person, husband, father and grandfather. I am so grateful to have known him over the years. My prayers are with you and your family always.
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