Kenneth Ormerod

Funeral Service

Date
Thursday 17th September
Time
11:40am
Service details
Ken's funeral service will take place at Accrington Crematorium, Burnley Road. BB5 6HA

Obituary Notice

on Saturday 29th August 2026, Ken passed away peacefully, at The Woodlands Care, aged 101 years. Ken was the loving husband of the late Ethel, a dearly loved father to Aileen and Karen and father-in-Law to Kev. he was a much loved grandad to Liane, Gail, Katie, Adam, Tom and the Late Mark and a loving great grandad to Olivia, Brooke, Cody, Marcus and Freddie.

Ken proudly served in the Royal Navy before beginning his lifelong career as a civil engineer with British Rail. He lived his life to the fullest, always striving to fulfil his dreams. Ken designed and built his own dream bungalow in Wilpshire where he lived until the age of 98 years. Together with his wife, ethel he enjoyed many wonderful experiences including flying on Concorde and sailing on the QE2.

Ken also had a great love of Ballroom dancing, a passion which saw him take part in many competitions and proudly celebrate his achievements with numerous trophies

Ken will be remembered for his kindness, his love and devotion to his family and for the many happy memories he created with all those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to everyone at Woodlands Care Home for the loving care, kindness and support shown to Ken over the past few years.

Donations in Lieu of flowers are being gratefully received in aid of The Woodlands Amenity Fund.

Julie Holden (Tesco)

So sorry to hear the passing of Ken. You were a true gent and always made me smile when you came into tesco with your daughter. You were so funny. I'll miss our little chats Ken. R.I.P. Ken. Sending deepest condolences to all the family.

Gail

Grandad, you're missed beyond words but we promise to carry you with us every single day. Love you to the moon and back x x x

Asad Ali

Sleep tight my friend. I will miss little conversation with you about your time in Navy and as an engineer.
Your " Thanks for coming" stays with us forever. Obviously, we will miss your Werther's Original candies.

Farran Taylor

Rest in peace Ken, a true gentleman with a heart of gold, a true family man. Anytime he spoke of his family he always had a smile on his face that could light up the room. You will be sadly missed but never forgotten, your iconic ‘thanks for coming! and love of Werther's Originals’ will be remembered for years to come. Rest in peace and sending love and condolences to his family. xxx

Angela Thomson (nee Jackson)

Fond memories of Ken, I remember his shed with the stove. I always used to think of him when we went past the signal box at Wilpshire. (Aunty) Ethel used to look after me before I started school. 1970 /1971. I remember the bungalow and the underfloor heating !! Weird what you remember as a child, Thumper the rabbit, Aunty Connie and her boxer dog and Bessie the triumph Herald Happy days!! Rest in peace Ken you’ve earned it. Xxx

Alison Molloy

Rest in Peace Ken. A true Gentleman who was always smiling and never had a bad thing to say about anyone. Reunited with his loving Wife
Fly High xx

Doreen

A true gentleman Ken x Thankyou for coming x Rest peacefully x

Vicky Wallace

Rest in paradise Ken...a true gentleman and one of a kind...always appreciated everything we did and always said Thanks for coming at every opportunity when we did things for him...sadly missed ...xxx

Diane Whatmore

Rest in peace my dear uncle Ken, you will always be in my thoughts.
Sending love and hugs to all the family.
I will be thinking of you all. Xxx
From Diane and Jeff in Spain xx

Jane Barker

Rest in Peace Uncle Ken. Sending love to all the family from Jane and Richard in Australia, as well as from Diane xxx

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