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Kenneth Berg Obituary
Kenneth Henry Berg, 85
March 11, 1938 - August 25, 2023
After a brave fight against cancer, Kenneth Henry Berg passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving wife Ann (Grant) Berg of 63 years and his family.
Ken was born in Beverly, grew up in Salem with his mother, Dorothy (deceased) as well as his two uncles and two aunts and his younger brother, Robert Berg (deceased). The family of three moved to Beverly when Ken was twelve and the boys attended Beverly schools throughout High School.
After graduating from Beverly High School, he tried sheet metal work and eventually changed to masonry work which became his forte. He worked in the union in his early career. Eventually, he began his own company: Ken Berg Masonry, Inc.
They welcomed their first daughter Tracey, followed by Pamela, Lauren, Leslie and Kristen. As the family grew, they moved from Beverly to their first home in Peabody. The family soon became a part of the neighborhood community. Ken always loved golfing, fishing and all sports! He played with enthusiasm and natural talent. Ken always had a garden and enjoyed working in his yard. Family was his top priority, including gatherings with extended family and many friends.
Ken leaves behind his wife, Ann (Grant) Berg, daughter Tracey and Dimitry Kozak of Belgium, grandchildren, David, Lara, Elizabeth, Matthew, Jessica and Katrine, great grandchildren, Silas and Zarah. Daughter Pamela and Ken Waters of Danvers, Daughter Lauren and Jay Irving of Amesbury, grandchildren, Nicole, Michelle and Justin, great grandchildren, Natalie and Chance. Daughter Leslie and Richard Dawe of Lynn, grandchildren, Veronica, Travis and Tianna. Daughter Kristen and Walter Oliveira of Beverly, grandchildren, Emily and Nicholas, great grandchildren, Nevaeh, Adrian and Ruby.
Arrangements: Funeral Mass at St. Pius V Catholic Church, 215 Maple St., Lynn at 11:00 am, Saturday, 9/16/23.
Burial at Puritan Lawn at 12:15pm, 185 Lake St. Peabody.
Gathering for Celebration of Ken's Life at Spinelli's at 1:00pm-4:00pm, Rte. #1 South, Lynnfield.
Cape Cod Memorial Service at Northside UMC, 701 Airline Rd., Brewster, MA, 02631 at 11:00 am, Saturday, 10/14/23.
All are invited!
Donations (in lieu of flowers) can be made directly to Northside UMC, in memory of Kenneth Berg, for the homeless and hungry of Cape Cod.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Lauren Irving
September 20, 2023
I Will Always Cherish Everything About
My Dad, Always...I Am Forever Grateful
And Thankful For The 60+Year´s I Was
Blessed to Have Him In My Life...Rest
In Peace, Dad, Love Always, Your
Daughter #3, Lauren Marie
Sandie Murphy
September 16, 2023
Enjoyed taking the Ferry into Boston with Ken & Ann a few times, walking around the city, ending up in the North End for a delicious lunch..,.. wonderful, Memory Making enjoyable days. R.I.P. Dearest Ken..,Hugs Ann..
Marge Donovan
September 12, 2023
I´m friends with Ann but, always enjoyed talking with Ken. He was a positive upbeat person. His flowers around and in the house were a testament to his love of gardening.
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David Berg
September 12, 2023
I spent several summers helping Grampy on some of his masonry jobs. It was hot, sweaty, dirty work. But it was good to spend time with him. I will remember him whenever I see the work we did together.
Eileen Urquhart
September 10, 2023
Several years ago I helped care for Ken´s Mom and I saw the deep and loving connection he had with Dottie. He adored his large family and most especially lovely Ann. Love filled their home,Ken and Ann included me in their life. Ken will be missed. Eileen Urquhart
Tom Walsh
September 10, 2023
I have only known Ken for 5 or 6 years. Always enjoyed golfing or tossing bean bags with him. In a word, Ken was a GENTLEMAN! God bless.
PS: Ann, that was a wonderful story about first meeting Ken.
Laura Prisco
September 9, 2023
My Dad BIll and Ken's brother in law (Richard) played golf together many, many times. Ken is a terrific golfer. My Mom Jean and Dad Bill also went out together with Ken and his wife Ann (as well as Richard & and his wife Carol). They enjoyed each others company greatly. Ken was a sweet and personable gentleman.
Ann Berg
September 9, 2023
I met Ken at an Ivy League dance at a Boston hotel. He was walking over to ask my friend to dance when he was cut off by a sailor doing the same thing. Not to be disappointed, Ken asked me and we were together for 63 years!
Bo (& Ken) Durst
September 9, 2023
Ken & I got to know Ken best when he was rebuilding our steps & adding bluestone.
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