Kenneth Taylor (9 Jul 1939 - 30 Apr 2026)

Sadly, Robbie let me know about Ken’s passing recently. And so I found this page. I do not think the link is working now, but I’ve donated £80 in memory of Ken to Havens directly. I’m deeply saddened, but I wanted to celebrate a genuinely talented, interesting, inspiring, brilliant man. Ken’s influence on my understanding and love of typography will never be forgotten. Alongside his love for life, family, nature and painting. I want to thank him from the bottom of my heart. I’m truly sorry I didn’t get the chance to say that. He will be missed but never forgotten.
All my sympathies to Lesley and Ken’s family.

Where do I start?? We knew each other for around 25 years, so many memories. Tennis, coffees, bluebells, restaurants, dogs, travel info, walks, ancestry, lunches. Always great company & lots of laughs. Will miss you immensely. Lots of love, Tracie & Mike x

Thinking of you Lesley and Jayne 💕

Ken, you will be much missed by your many friends and especially me. We were almost brothers in that our mothers were sisters, we went to the same schools,cubs and scouts and many other activities. Rest in peace.

Thank you to everybody who made it to Ken's Funeral and celebration of life at the Paul Pry. An additional £155 was donated to Fair Havens in the collection box. I am overwhelmed with the generosity and support from all those who donated, sent cards and flowers. It is wonderful to see how much he meant to everyone.

With fond memories and leaving a wonderful legacy of paintings.

You were a lovely man Ken. I loved our chats at coffee. I will miss you xx

Before WhatsApp there was Ken. Always a great guy to chat to about two wheels or four. Happy onwards travels. Steve and Julie

Today, our thoughts are with Kenneth's family and friends. May you find peace in your memories, and comfort knowing that he will never be forgotten.

In memory of Ken, sending love to Lesley, Allan, Jayne and all the family xxx

ken’s wonderful sense of humour will be sadly missed

Such a gentleman who we were both very pleased to have know over the past 27years .. we had some wonderful walks & the beautiful Christmas cards were a joy to receive and it was always a pleasure to chat to Lesley & Ken when passing their house in GWR .
You will be sadly missed Ken.

Rest in peace Ken from all the Jefferies family (Mike, Julie, Thomas, Charlotte and Sylvia)

So sorry to hear about Uncle Kenny, we had so many fond memories of Taylor BBQs over the years, Ken was a great friend to both Mum & Dad, sending love to Leslie and the family xx

Ken was a great supporter of the Rayleigh Town Museum and some of his wonderful Rayleigh paintings are on display as a permanent memory of his kindness to us.

Such a nice guy who I was glad to have known.He will be greatly missed.

Ken was such a lovely, funny and talented man. He was always great company and very generous with his time. He will be sorely missed.

I think other people have said it all, a wonderful kind and funny man who we'll all miss.

Having known Ken for over 50 years he will be sorley missed. His sense of humour, incredible knowledge and his organisational skills for events which we all have such wonderful memories of. The walks, the outings and parties he arranged and those wonderful Christmas cards arriving every year. A truly unforgettable friend. With love Tess (Verden) and family.

Rest in peace Ken, many thanks for your help at Apex in the early 70s.

So many of my memories are based on Ken's organised walks, games that he had put together and his witty and fun company. New Years Eve will not be the same without Ken's input.Ken had many attributes as well as being such good company. He was a kind and supportive friend and his wealth of knowledge on cars helped me so much after Ted died.

Cheers, Uncle Ken - we remember all the happy times. The Birch family.

For Uncle Ken.