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TAURUS: MAY 3, 1961- April 20, 2025
Ken Day arrived on this earthly plain with his hoofs firmly planted in the ground. Since that day, May 3, 1961, he has breathed, lived and embodied the true Taurus personality. "Firmly grounded" best describes Ken.
From the small town of Skowhegan, Maine, he matured into a gentleman embracing the finer things in life: art, music, food, and enduring friendships.
Living most of his sales executive years in Boston and San Francisco, Ken never lost touch with his Maine roots where he returned to reside in 2014, In Dresden, Maine where he cultivated a food producing organic garden, created a heartwarming, inviting gentleman's home, and treated family and friends to his extraordinary cooking and baking skills. All who knew him, celebrated sitting around his harvest table.
Ken was a hunter of people he found interesting, a patron of the arts, a high energy outdoors lover, self-taught fine cuisine chef, accomplished baker, and lifelong learner. He was a modern-day renaissance man who continued to learn and evolve until his final breath.
The earthly plain has lost a fine gentleman who treated everyone who crossed his path with compassion, kindness and respect.
Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Maine.
Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, www.staplesfuneralhome.com
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Bev Ainsworth
June 5, 2025
Ken was an amazing gentleman who I have missed. His gentle caring personality will never be forgotten a role model to all. Only knew him for a few years but he was a testament to goodness and kindness. He abounded in talents and enjoyed nature and hikes.
He is greatly missed.
Bev Ainsworth
Marcelo Massaia
May 18, 2025
Had the pleasure to work with Ken and he was a delightful man! He will be missed.
Julia Harris
May 10, 2025
As part of the Milburn Street kids, I remember growing up with you. Saddened to see this news. You were always such a genuine good guy.
Madeline McTurck
May 3, 2025
05.03.25. HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I miss you my friend but know you are now roaming barefoot in the green pastures of heaven. Don´t forget to touch base with those of us still on the earthly plain. XOXO, Dr. M
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Donald Hall
April 30, 2025
Ken you will be missed my friend. A day doesn´t go by that I don´t think if you. You blessed me and my family with your laughter and love. Till we meet again in Heaven.
Sarah Hall
April 30, 2025
Ken you will forever be in our families hearts. You were very loved as a neighbor and friend. I will miss your visits and phone calls. Mother must be talking your ear off! Life in our little neighborhood will never be the same. Love you my sweet friend
Joseph Quezada
April 28, 2025
Ken
You were a true gentleman. I learned so much from you. I will miss you and are in-depth conversations.
Michele (Cote) Harrison-Moore
April 25, 2025
May you rest peacefully my dear friend. This world has truly lost a beautiful soul. You will be sorely missed.
Michael Buzzell
April 25, 2025
Ken You were one in a million. You will be missed more than words can say. Having grown up only a street away from each other I remember you well and enjoyed speaking to you online through the years. Rest in peace my friend
Danielle Vermette
April 25, 2025
Ken, During all the years since we both went off to our lives, i have thought of you often and so fondly, and always with a smile. You are missed!
Kevin luce
April 24, 2025
Ken, I'll always remember all those years in Skowhegan with you and your family. Always thought of you as a brother as we were growing up. Glad we got back in touch. I am glad you lived a full live. Just wish we could have met up some where. My heart goes out to your family in this difficult time. Rest peacefully Ken. The world is a sadder place.
Alice Day Arsenault
April 24, 2025
You'll be forever missed, my cousin
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