Below is an obituary from John C. Bryant Funeral Home:
MELROSE, MA — Kenneth Paul Kane, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024, in Melrose, MA, after a long illness.
He was born on January 1, 1945, in Framingham, MA, to the late Frances B. (Murray) Kane and William H. Kane. He was a long-time resident of Cochituate, MA, Framingham, MA, and Wilmington, MA.
Ken, a proud Veteran and American, graduated from Wayland High School (Class of 1962) and UMass Amherst (Class of 1966.) He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served as an Electronic Warfare Officer, then Captain, in the Strategic Air Command on B-52s. His service was a source of great pride for him. Ken later worked in various roles, including real estate, home remodeling, and house painting.
Ken’s life was a testament to finding joy in the simple things. From skiing in Vermont to good times on the Cape, golfing at various courses in New England, playing ball at the Cochituate ballfield, skating on Dudley Pond, taking drives in his beloved Volkswagen Jetta while listening to the Beach Boys or Roy Orbison, cherishing moments with his son, daughter, and son-in-law, to cheering on his grandkids, he found happiness in the everyday.
Ken is survived by his loving children Corey Kane and Karin (Kane) Bloom; his son-in-law Kraig Bloom; his grandchildren Sydney and Miranda Kane, Dillon, Kiley, and Bridget Bloom; his sister Katherine Ann (Kane) Jones; sister-in-law’s Audrey Kane and Betsy Kane; and many dear nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, William Kane and Terrence Kane, and his ex-wife, Joanne Kane.
In early August, a private graveside service was held in Ken’s honor at St. Zepherin’s Cemetery.
In Ken’s memory, we encourage you to help a Veteran or donate blood. May Ken rest in eternal peace and fly high.
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