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Kenneth Graves Obituary
Born in New York City, NY on July 15, 1936, he was a son of the late Asa and Mary Lee (Vance) Graves. Kenneth received his Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University and his Master's Degree from Villanova.
Ken was a longtime active member of the Original Congregational Church in Wrentham. He enjoyed staying active and was an avid runner during his life, completing several marathons, including Boston. He enjoyed participating in the Senior games and getting out on the tennis court with friends. Ken was fascinated by genealogy and researched his family history, published a newsletter and hosted a website for his family to have access to the information.
In addition to his wife Sarah, Kenneth is survived by two daughters; Susan Poe of Upton, MA, and Sheryl Graves of Winooski, VT, and three grandchildren; Morgan, Devon, and Hannah Poe.
He was the brother of the late Howard Graves.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 11 AM in the Original Congregational Church, 1 East Street, Wrentham. Burial will follow in Wrentham Center Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Kenneth's memory may be made to: Metacomet Greenway, metacometgreenway.org
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Joanne Patch
July 11, 2024
Susan , I am so sorry to hear of your mom and dad´s passing . So very shocked over your dad especially . I took care of your mom for quite a while . I truly looked forward to visitng her and always enjoyed talking with your dad as well . Your mom and I would laugh a lot playing cards and taking long walks in both neighborhoods . She was a joy and your dad was such a patient and devoted care giver to her . My sincere condolences to you and Cheryl . They will continued to be sorely missed . Joanne Patch from Visiting Angels
Les Welter
May 1, 2024
Ken invited me to join the Men's Chorus at the Original Congregational Church and we became good friends. One of the nicest, and most interesting people I've ever known. God bless him.
Mary Elizabeth and Keith Lee Graves
October 17, 2022
Very sorry to hear of your passing, our condolences to your family.
Thank you for all you have shared and done for the Graves families. you are definitely missed by many.
Cylvia (From the Lawrence Decatur Graves line)
October 15, 2022
Thank you for all you did for everyone. I will save your last email to me dated July 17, 2022 in my memory page. You were so kind and helpful to me...and to everyone.
Meg Berger
October 10, 2022
Thank you Kenneth Graves for all the work you did to document the history of the Graves family! You will be sorely missed.
Marcus C Miller
October 3, 2022
Kenneth was a longtime friend of my grandmother Martha Graves Mallinckrodt and corresponded before the age of the Internet about Graves genealogy. He was a link to the past for me and he will be sincerely missed.
W. Paul Featherstone
September 27, 2022
As a long time member of the Guild of One-Name Studies, his expertise will be missed
Paul (2627)
Donna Graves Ferrell
September 23, 2022
Met Ken many years ago at a Graves Reunion in Texas. We continued to stay in touch. I thank him for all the help and information he has given me over the years.
William Dean Graves
September 23, 2022
Sorry ... never do a text in a rush. I mistakenly texted the name Ron instead of Ken in my Comment !!!
I would like to add what a great man Ken was as the Founder of the Graves Family Association.
He opened a lot of avenues in the Graves Genealogy field for exploration..
William Dean Graves
William Dean Graves
September 23, 2022
I really enjoyed meeting Ron on the 400th Anniversary Tour of Jamestown, Williamsburg, and the Eastern Shore Graves Family Association Trip. Ron organized , directed and was the spokesman for the tour.
He will be missed ...
Kathleen Graves
September 23, 2022
My heart felt condolences to Kens family. He was a Dear man..he got me started on my genealogy journey and membership to the Graves Assoc..I believe we were in the same Gen Rear Admiral Thomas Graves of Charlestown,Mass. I am so glad I was able purchase the book Ken published..God Bless Ken and may he rest in Peace..We will miss his Genealogy expertise.
Deborah Merrick
September 23, 2022
I learned today the passing of a very good man; sad news, which spurs my undying appreciation for Ken's dedication to Graves Family Organization. Ken ran a good race, and I am sure that he will continue as an inspiration to many. Thank you for ancestry work with my mother and me... I am sure Heaven will keep you, Ken Graves. Always, Deb
Carol Jo (Huffington) Menges
September 23, 2022
Somehow I didn't expect it. Ken has been a key genealogy fixture for so many years. Thank you, Ken, for the patient, precious work you did. Because you did it, Grave(s), Greave(s), etc., research was always as well done as possible to whoever wanted it.
I called him many years ago, asking questions, and he was willing to provide answers. A lovely conversation. We were both still in the process of making sense of it all. Of course, you, Ken, provided everyone who wanted to learn whatever we could use. Starting with my printouts of his essential "Captain Thomas Graves, 1608 Settler of Jamestown, Virginia and His Descendants (ca. 1580-2003). I'm still pouring over it, making changes as has become necessary. Genealogy is quite a work in progress.
Now, Ken, you can ask all the questions you still were working on and pondering. Enjoy your new life in your renewed state!
Linda Zabel
September 23, 2022
Thank you for all of your work on the Graves Family website! It has been invaluable to so many. RIP
Charles Stanley (Stan) Graves
September 23, 2022
I am just learning about Ken passing away and am very sorry to learn that Ken had passed away. He has been most helpful in my journey in establishing my Graves family´s genealogy back to Captain Thomas Graves. He first corresponded with my youngest sister Bonnie before she passed away in 1999. Ken helped keep my pledge to my sister Bonnie to validate her Graves research. I can´t thank Ken enough and send my prayers sympathy for his family during this time.
Misty Graves Thomason
September 23, 2022
Kenneth was a very nice man I met him probably close to 30 years ago when I started doing genealogy he helped me out a lot rest in heaven God bless
Charles Graves
September 4, 2022
Ken gathered information on all the Greaves and Graves families in USA and abroad and THe Graves Family Newsletter was the most complete Graves genealogical data base world-wide. He made use of DNA research to link USA and English Graves families. His base is irreplaceable. I met him once in Cambridge, MA and have corresponded many years with him. He was a great man. Charles Lee Graves, Geneva, Switzerland
Joanne Peterson
July 27, 2022
I being a new neighbor welcomed me with kindness. Gentleman. Prayers and sympathy to the Grave family. R.I.P. Ken
Len Travers
July 26, 2022
My deepest sympathies to the Graves family,
Ken will be missed ,we played tennis at the Sharon
Tennis club!
Rest In Peace Ken!
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