kenneth simpson

Published on 06/09/2019

SIMPSON Kenneth From Groombridge, near Tunbridge Wells, passed away on Thursday 15 August. Kenneth was a much-loved husband, father and grandfather. Born in Carlisle in December 1934, to father Arthur and mother Margaret. It was there he met his wife Joan, to whom he was married for 60 years. As part of his national service RAF training, Kenneth flew T33 Shooting Star fighters in Canada. He began his career as a journalist sub-editing at the Cumberland News then quickly rose to edit a Saturday national tabloid called Reveille as one of Fleet Street's youngest ever editors in the 1960s and 70s. Ken is also survived by children Christopher, Jenny and Richard and seven grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 10am on Friday 6th September at the Kent and Sussex crematorium, Tunbridge Wells, to be followed by a Wake at the family home. Flowers can be sent by Colonnade Florist on 01892 549919 or donations can be made to: thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk

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