In loving memory of Kenneth Ives who sadly passed away on 24th June 2024
Kenneth Victor Ives was born on the 24th March 1930 in South Norwood near Croydon. After moving around for work, the family settled in Croydon when Ken's Dad started to work for the Gas board moving into a company flat, their first permanent home. While on holiday in 1939 at Littlehampton war broke out and Ken stayed with an uncle until 1942. He worked on the farm after school earning 2 shillings and sixpence and an egg! Ken left school at 14, but did evening classes while working for Hancock and Scots, Solicitors where he meet Pam at the age of 18. Mum and Dad wrote to each other while Ken was doing National Service in the Royal Air Force. They married in 1953 and lived in Croydon moving to South Norwood where they had Graham and then moved to Rolvenden Road, where both Sue and Colin were born. Dad went on to work in the library at the Financial Times then moved to the Daily and Sunday Express where Ken became City Office Librarian. He retired in 1993 after 36 years at Express Newspapers.
Ken and Pam started attending All Saints Church after Sue and Graham asked to be confirmed. Pam and Ken both became part of the the life of the church. Dad became a server, then Head Server and served on PCC for 26 years, and other committees, attending a Home Group and then became churchwarden. During his time as churchwarden one of the bells was refurbished and in accordance with tradition, Ken's name is on the bell! Ken and Pam attended All Saints for nearly 50 years.
Ken and Pam spent their retirement travelling the world including Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, South Africa, New Zealand, Corfu and America. They also travelled throughout the UK, whilst continuing to support All Saints church in various roles.
Ken and Pam moved to Tonbridge in 2019, into sheltered housing due to Pam's health and Ken remained there until January 2024 when he moved into a care home.
Ken leaves 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
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