Kenneth Laird HAMMOND

1946 - 2020

KENNETH LAIRD HAMMOND June 7, 1946 - December 9, 2020 With family at his side and embraced by a sea breeze, a very special soul passed out of this world following a brief struggle with cancer. It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ken Hammond, in his 75th year in Hamilton, Bermuda. Predeceased by his mother, Frances Laird Hammond; his father, Kenneth William Hammond; and his sister, Doreen Hammond of Guelph; he is survived by his brother, Bruce, in Walkerton. He leaves behind his wife of fifty-one years, Margaret (Payne) in Bermuda; his sons, Jeremy (Carolyn) in Oakville and Matthew (Sarah) in Dundas; and his adored grandchildren, Emerson, Charlotte and Grace. He was predeceased by his beloved daughter, Jenny. Ken graduated from the University of Western Ontario in Business and in Law. He worked at Hammond Manufacturing (Guelph) and Hungerford and Guthrie law (Guelph) before moving to Bermuda nearly forty years ago to pursue a career in insurance. Ken served as President and CEO for ALAS (Bermuda) Ltd. and held numerous for-profit and non-profit board positions to befit his broad intellect, including Chairman of IPCRe's Board of Directors. His varied interests included environmental education (serving as Vice Chairman of the Bermuda Zoological Society), supporting the mentally and physically challenged, boating, golf, travel, photography and wood-working. In his personal life, he is remembered for his loving embrace of life and of all people, his undying support of family, his kind, open nature and deep generosity of spirit. With a perpetual air of fun and adventure, he brought out the best in the many lives he touched the world over. To all Ken's friends and acquaintances who shared in the joys of his life, we his family, thank you for your contribution to a life well lived. His was a rich and well-loved adventure. A family-only interment of his ashes will take place later in his beloved Muskoka, Canada. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the charity of your choice. Expressions of condolence or remembrance can be emailed to the family at klhremembrances@outlook.com. A virtual tribute is planned.