Kenneth P. Towle

NORFOLK — Kenneth P. Towle, 79, of Norfolk, passed on Nov. 27, 2024, at the Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington. He was the husband of the late Martha (Van Duesen) Towle. Ken and Martha were married for 57 years.

Ken was born June 17, 1945, in North Conway, New Hampshire. He was the son of the late Glenn P. and Barbara (Bates) Towle.

Ken worked as a moulding technician for the Becton Dickinson company in Canaan. He worked for BD for more than 25 years. Ken was a member of both the Canaan United Methodist Church and the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Company. He was an active member for 33 years. His greatest joy came from spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great granddogs. He also enjoyed traveling, andhe and his wife liked taking road trips to Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

Ken is survived by his two sons; Richard and his wife DeAnne of Winsted and Jeffrey and his wife Bobbie of East Canaan, and his sister Beverly Blazarin of Winsted. Ken is also survived by his grandchildren; Rachel Bourbeau and her husband Timothy of West Springfield, Jannel Towle of Winsted, and Samantha Towle of East Canaan. Ken is also survived by his great-grandson Damon Bourbeau of West Springfield along with several nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews. Ken was predeceased by his brother Glenn Towle, and his great-granddaughter Alana Rae Bourbeau.

Calling hours for Ken will be held on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in the Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home 118 Main St., North Canaan, CT 06018 from 1 to 3 p.m. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be sent to the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department 20 Shepard Road, Norfolk, CT 06058.

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