STRONGMAN,
Kenneth Thomas (Ken):
FRSNZ
Died at home surrounded by close family and friends on Sunday, December 29, 2019. Loved husband of Averil, loved father of Lara, and Luke, stepfather of Fleur, and Kate, father-in-law of Neil, and Sam, grandfather of Thomas, Lily; Harrison, and Cooper, former husband of Thelma, and brother of Debbi. A friend and mentor to many. Messages may be addressed to The Family of The late Ken Strongman, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Women's Refuge, Christchurch would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A Service to celebrate Ken's life will be held at our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Saturday, January 4, at 2.00pm.

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Published by The Press from Dec. 31, 2019 to Jan. 1, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth STRONGMAN

5 Entries

David Bradbury

July 27, 2020

Ken was a good friend of mine at Owens School and I am very sorry to hear of his death. I remember his kind mum and dad. Sadly his mum died when he was still a teenager. A very talented man.

David Turland

January 23, 2020

I knew Ken when we shared digs in Kentish Town from 1962 until early 64. He introduced me to Raymond Chandler, Turkish baths and Murphy's casserole. All the stuff of happy memories -as was the motor tour of Spain, when Franco's guardia were still lurking in roadside ditches. Ken always loved a pithy phrase and his assertion that " the mark of a true professional is that he never takes work home" always lifts my spirits...now tinged with a sense of loss. I sympathise greatly with his family.

Bec Moran

January 20, 2020

I cut kens hair every few weeks for a number of years, I was very sad to hear of his passing, he was a lovely and brilliant man, RIP Ken and thoughts are with the family

Victoria Grace

January 5, 2020

With both sadness in my heart, and the joy of wonderful memories of our friendship, I say goodbye to you Ken. I cherish our times together and the richness and humour you gave to my life. Condolences to Averil and family.

Stoke Newington blokes in France, 2014

Bob Remington

January 1, 2020

Ken was the best of friends, the wisest of mentors, and a constant presence in my life despite all the time that has passed and distance between us. My thoughts are very much with Averil, Lara and Luke tonight. My hopes are that the many happy memories of a life well lived will get you through the pain of this awful loss. With love and deep sorrow.

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Memorial Events
for Kenneth STRONGMAN

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4

Service

2:00 p.m.

Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545 Burnside, Christchurch 8053

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Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545 Burnside, Christchurch 8053