To Kenneth "Ken" Frederick, the entire world was a stage. An expressive, optimistic, and uninhibited individual, he was a performer in the theater of life. To everyone around him, he seemed to be eternally happy, and he willingly shared that joy with anyone whose life he touched. For Ken bringing out the best in any situation was as easy as offering a smile, a witty remark or the twinkle of an eye. And with just those simple gestures, he could evoke the most pleasant of emotions. Ken really mastered the art of living and had great fun in doing so.
Kenneth was born on October 23, 1937 at Winthrop Hospital in Winthrop, Massachusetts. His parents were Kenneth Leslie and Lorraine Alice Frederick. Kenneth was raised in Revere, Massachusetts, as a baby and Saugus, Massachusetts during his school years. Even as a child, Kenneth had the ability to lift the spirits of all those around him. He was raised to be warm, caring and friendly. He couldn’t help but capture everyone’s attention. He succeeded in entertaining his entire family.
Always a good playmate, Kenneth was easygoing and fun loving. He managed to lighten the mood wherever he was. He seemed to have a knack for bringing compromise in tense situations.
Due to a generous dose of common sense, Kenneth managed to find a satisfying solution to basic problems. He had a sister, Lorraine Leslie Frederick.
All of Ken's playful good humor carried over into his childhood. He was possessed with an outgoing personality, a lively imagination and a mellowed enthusiasm for life that allowed him to be constantly on the go. As a result, Kenneth experienced a rather active childhood, and this suited him very well. He took part in hockey. He was an altar boy at church. In his spare time he liked to play music, play hockey and he was a car nut. Kenneth's memorable achievements included shining shoes and playing the harmonica.
Ken simply enjoyed others’ laughter and the sounds of his friends and acquaintances Experience was Ken's best teacher. He enjoyed hands-on learning and applying the “practical” approach to knowledge, rather than getting caught up in “theory. He enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. The teacher he enjoyed learning from the most was FBI Fox.
Ken was usually found at the center of things, whether it was during class or in extracurricular activities. He was a jovial person who loved to share his passion for fun with others. But for Ken,
life was not a case of all play and no work. Ken relished the task of putting his imagination to work in class. He was able to discover new and different ways of answering problems and creating unusual and different solutions. He earned his Pilot Instructor license.
The gift of being emotionally expressive and outwardly affectionate made Kenneth very easy to approach. On January 10, 1993 Kenneth exchanged wedding vows with Erma L. Cavender at Rockledge Baptist Church of Rockledge, Florida. He tried hard not to impose on his spouse. He was always sensitive to other people’s feelings, and that was especially true in marriage.
Perhaps the reason Ken related so well to children was the fact that he never really completely grew up himself. The ability to be just a “kid at heart” helped him in raising his own children. Ken was blessed with Three children, Two sons, Kenny and Donny; daughter Brenda and a step son, Herb Vaughan. He was also blessed with three grandchildren, Franz, Lori Ann, and Toni Elizabeth. Ken had the ability to focus his attention on the present moment. If he was spending time with the kids, that’s where all of his attention was directed. Kenneth's compassionate side prevented him from being a strict disciplinarian, and he could turn just about any situation into a playful, learning experience. He could spend hours entertaining them with fun and creative play. In fact, Kenneth had a knack for turning some of those nasty old chores into games.
At work, as in life, Ken was a real “people person.” He had a very successful way of dealing effectively with others, and his enthusiasm and energy was often contagious. Ken liked to see himself as something of a virtuoso. When dealing with various projects and problems, Kenneth was an adaptable realist, using his common sense and trusting his experiences and impulses to uncover the correct answer. Ken 's talent for being a down to earth thinker, allowed many around him to see Kenneth as an excellent problem solver. He was a police officer, a private investigator, and owned his own company which
specialized in vacuum technology, power plants and aerospace.
Kenneth was a Navy veteran. He was in the submarine service on the USS SeaRay. He was a lifetime member of Holland Club.
Ken enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in building street rods. His favorite pursuits were scuba diving, skiing and playing music on the black keys. In high school, Ken played hockey. Recreational sports included hockey, scuba diving, flying and skiing. Ken was also something of a movie buff. He enjoyed watching old movies whenever he had the opportunity.
Vested with a deep concern for spiritual development, Ken recognized that his faith was important to him throughout his life. He was a member of Grace Fellowship Church for 21 years. During that time, he was responsible for organizing the annual car show.
Living life in the fast lane suited Ken just fine. It is no surprise that he loved to travel and to visit new and different places. He was naturally curious about other parts of the world and loved the real life adventure that came from visiting them. He was willing to try anything once. Favorite vacations included Club Med and the "Somewhere in Time" Grand Hotel in Michigan.
Ken was a lover of animals and cherished his pets, enjoying them almost as much as he enjoyed being around other people. One of Kenneth's favorites was Dog, Sheppie, a mutt. They were best friends for 14 years. His family was rounded out by his one cat, Gracie.
Ken believed that you had to experience life. With his boundless energy and a desire to get the most out of life, Ken remained busy with people and projects. He found new pleasure in building street rods. Kenneth continued to stay in touch with his old friends and, since he'd never met a stranger, he made plenty of new acquaintances as well.
Kenneth passed away on October 20, 2013 at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. He is survived by his wife Erma, sons Kenny and Donny; daughter Brenda; step son Herb Vaughan; Grandchildren Franz, Lori Ann and Toni Elizabeth; god daughter Brittani Davis; and sister Lorraine Herrick, brother in law Dave Herrick, niece Lorraine Crist from Exeter NH, nephews Michael and David from Florida. Services were held at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens where he was laid to rest.
Ken brought joy to all of those around him. He never had a mean bone in his body. He loved to have a good time and was an eternal optimist, always looking on the bright side of things. He loved to share his energy, wit, and his zest for all of his activities with his friends and family. Kenneth "Ken" Frederick lived life to its fullest and made everyone around him happier just for knowing him. He will be remembered with a smile.
COMPARTA UN OBITUARIO
v.1.9.5