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2019

KEN HINCKLEY Obituary

HINCKLEY, Ken "Plasticologist" He lived in San Diego, CA, originally from Ayer, MA, and formerly lived in Arlington, MA. Born to the late Mae and Kenneth B. Hinckley on July 24, 1940. He was a brother to the late Linda Makillop, the late Richard Hinckley, and Kathy Hinckley of FL. He was father of John P. Hinckley of MA, Laura A. Falcone of VA, Kelly Sampson of MA, Michelle Vella of MA and Matthew D. Hinckley of OK. He was a grandfather to 11, and a great-grandfather of 2. Husband to Shirley A. Hinckley of CA. He served in the US Navy before becoming a successful businessman. He founded National Plastifab, Inc. in Burlington, MA, Plastics Unlimited Inc. in Worcester, MA, and San Diego Plastics, Inc. in National City, CA. He passed away on February 14th. He will be missed by many. May he rest in peace. Services will be held out of state.

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 22 to Feb. 23, 2019.

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ROSEMARY schultz

April 14, 2019

- John - Laura - Kelly - Michelle was shocked to learn of the passing of your Dad ( Marian our ex husband )
He truly was gifted at teaching some one about Plastics

Craig Klareich

February 28, 2019

Mister Ken,
I will miss our great conversations and of course the See Ya at the end - one of the most fair people i have ever known
You will be missed
Craig Klareich

Leah

February 26, 2019

Michelle
Prayers and Strength for you and your family
I am so sorry for your loss

Ross and Fran Brough

February 26, 2019

May the perpetual light shine on you always.
We have such fond memories of our friendship over the years, you were always caring, free spirited, never posed judgment, always happy and giving.
You will be missed our friend.
Rest in peace......

Teresa Porter

February 23, 2019

Rest In Peace Uncle Kenny

Kathleen Hinckley

February 23, 2019

My big brother. How many wonderful years we had together. You were a mentor to my kids, a confidant to me and just a fantastic friend. I will miss you.

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