Kenneth Marsden Obituary
It is with our deepest sorrow and sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, Kenneth Carol Marsden, who left us peacefully on December 22, 2025 at the age of 94.
Kenneth was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, whose kindness, wisdom, and gentle humor touched the lives of all who knew him. He will be remembered for his dedication to his family.
On December 22nd, 2025, Kenneth C. Marsden age 94, of Glenwood, MD passed away.
He was born July 22, 1931 to Grace & Leonard Marsden of Bethesda, MD.
Kenneth was a long-time parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church.
Kenneth Marsden was self-employed. He owned and managed his own upholstery and refinishing furniture business.
Ken, enjoyed, fishing at Rock Creek Park, betting on horses to win, collecting coins and spending time with his family.
Ken is survived by wife (Patricia Marsden), immediate children (Pamela, Teresa, Denise, Kenny, Michael, and Paul) and grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Grace and Leonard Marsden.
A Visitation will be held on Sunday January 4th, 2026, from 1:00pm – 4:00pm at the Donaldson Funeral Home of Clarksville, P.A., located at 12540 Clarksville Pike (Rt. 108) Clarksville, MD 21029. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend and share memories.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday January 5th, 2026, beginning at 11:00am at St. Louis Roman Catholic Church, 12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD.
Interment to follow at St. Louis Catholic Church Cemetery (graveside/burial service), 5950 Ten Oaks Rd, Clarksville, MD 21029.
A Reception will be held at the St. Louis Parish Hall following the graveside burial service.
The family kindly requests that no flowers be sent. In Lieu of flowers you may honor Kenneth C. Marsden with a donation to St. Judes Hospital: Online Donations - St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
He will be forever loved and deeply missed.
— The Family of Kenneth Carol Marsden
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12540 Clarksville Pike, Rt. 108, Clarksville, MD 21029
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