Kenneth H. Wilson, age 73, died peacefully, May 24, 2002 at the VA Hospital in Bedford.
He was born in Melrose on February 14, 1929 to the late Herbert and Phoebe (Morris) Wilson.
He was a resident of Ipswich for 35 years formerly of Medford. He was employed by the Essex County Sheriff's Department as a firearm trainer for over 12 years until his retirement. Kenneth was a communicant of the Community Baptist Church of Medford. He was a member of the Rifle Club of Beverly for many years. Kenneth was a U.S. Navy veteran.
He is the beloved husband of the late Anna M. (Kelley) Wilson. Loving father of the late Kenneth Wilson. Devoted brother of the late Charles Wilson. Mr. Wilson is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Donations is Kenneth's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.
His funeral service will be held in the Beals-Geake-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 29 Governors Avenue, Medford, Wednesday at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment, Central Cemetery, Rye, New Hampshire.