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Kenneth Welch Obituary
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KENNETH P. WELCH 76, of Lantana, passed away on December 6, 2004. He was born in Winter Haven, FL. Mr. Welch had lived in Arizona for 10 years before returning to this area. During WWII he served with the US Navy in the Pacific. Before his retirement he had been in the construction field. Mr. Welch attended Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lantana. He had been Past Master at Gulfstream Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Ellie, four children: Steven ( Ellen) of No. Carolina, Antoinette ( Tony) DiMartino, and Richard both of West Palm Beach, Michael (Emilia ) of Nevada; he also leaves to cherish his memory nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. His family will receive their friends on Friday, December 10, 2004 at DORSEY - E.EARL SMITH MEMORY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME 3041 Kirk Rd. Lake Worth from 6:00 - 8:00PM. His funeral service will be celebrated on Saturday, December 11, 2004 at 9:30AM at the funeral home. Mr. Welch will be laid to rest immediately following services at Lake Worth Memory Gardens Cemetery.
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Scott Welch
December 8, 2004
Ken Welch, my grandfather, was the 'strong & silent' type. Whenever we would visit him, even on holidays, he would be working on something in the yard or on his house. I remember that he would finish up what he was doing, then come inside to spend time with us.
Even though he was a quiet man, you could see his integrity just in his presence. You could tell that he held on to the old 'traditional' values, especially when he addressed us as 'long-haired hippies' (it wasn't really that long). He would only say something once (each time we visited) and then let it go.
I really admired and respected his association with the Masons and with the Shriners. He never touted the fact that he was elected Grand Master or made a big deal of his achievements with the organizations. Whenever I asked about some of the Masonic things he had in his office, he would tell us about it briefly (but none of the secret stuff). You could see him smile when we showed interest in his stuff, but he would only answer what you asked. To go on about it would be gloating. That wasn't him. He sure appreciated it though, when we came to the Shriner barbecue. His family was important to him, as were his activities; but, we never saw him take away from family because of anything else.
My Grandpa may not have been very emotional, he wasn't really the 'huggie-kissie' type; but you always knew that he loved you, that he loved his family, and you knew where he stood. I wouldn't have traded my Grandpa for anything.
We'll miss you, Grandpa, until we meet again. (Put in a good word for us.)
Dee Weber
December 8, 2004
To the Welch Family,
We're thinking of you...
Wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain. With heartfelt sympathy,
Dee&Bob Weber
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