Amazing person great friend. Sadly missed
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Kenneth Baynes (13 Aug 1961 - 13 Sep 2026)
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Kenneth 'Ken' Baynes
13 August 1961 – 13 September 2026
Kenneth Baynes died peacefully on 13 September 2026, aged 65, surrounded by his family, after living with myeloma. A devoted husband to Davina and a hugely proud father to Robert and Hannah, he will be deeply missed by them and his many friends.
He was born in Cardiff, the youngest of four children, and grew up in Hitchin and Southend. He went to Westcliff High School and then Felsted, where he became Head of House and played in the school's unbeaten rugby and hockey teams. After a year in Munich, where he was named Player of the Year for Munich Rugby Club, he came home and joined Southend Rugby Club, turning down an opportunity to play first class representative rugby at London Scottish. He played for SRFC 1st XV for over three decades, and kept going until he was 51.
He worked for Barclays for 33 years, 28 of them in the dealing room trading the sterling money markets, and was highly respected in the City. Alongside his career he took on charity treks along the Great Wall of China, in the Himalayas and in Brazil, raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for The Children's Society.
He retired in 2013 and immediately sailed across the Atlantic with Charles. He then set himself new goals, becoming a single-figure golfer and a fully qualified Level 3 international ski instructor, and he loved nothing more than skiing with his family. As Treasurer and Co-Chairman of Southend Rugby Club he brought the club back from the brink of bankruptcy, and was made a Life Member in 2024. He was also a proud member of Rochford Hundred Golf Club for over 20 years and was honoured to be appointed RHGC Club Captain for 2026.
Competitive, funny, generous and fiercely determined, Ken faced his illness with the same spirit he brought to everything else. In his own words: "I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees."
FUNERAL
Friday 2 October 2026, 3pm
Southend Crematorium - 285 Sutton Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5PX
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Southend Rugby Club, from after the service until late
(Warners Bridge Park, Sumpters Way, Southend-on-Sea SS2 5RE)
FLOWERS/DONATIONS
No flowers, please. Ken was passionate about supporting Myeloma UK to help find a cure, and the family warmly asks that you donate to the charity in his memory.
DRESS CODE
Traditional funeral wear, with club ties for members of RHGC and SRFC
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In Loving memory of our dear friend Ken Baynes . Much Love Nigel , Renéi & Harry xxx
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It was a privilege to know you and especially to work with you at RHGC, Ken. You would always check on others, making light of your own health issues. Typical of a 'proper bloke'! We will miss you loads, but always remember you. Thanks, for everything, Neil
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A fitting send off to a fine friend and gentleman, it was a pleasure knowing you and we will have a few beers and a round when we meet again. RIP mate x
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In memory of Ken
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Rest in peace my friend. You will be missed by all.
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A man who made everyone else’s day seem more important than his own
A true legend who will be sadly missed but not forgotten.
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In memory of a true gent. Sending love to all of Ken’s family & friends at this very difficult time x
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We will see your smile Ken in the night sky 💙
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I'm not sure what to about Ken
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Rest in Peace Ken
Love Eve and Don x
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Great Man !
God Bless.
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A fitting tribute to a truly special man. Yesterday was a beautiful send-off, and the whole family did him incredibly proud.
Ken's warmth, kindness and cheeky sense of humour touched so many people and will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.
We love you always, our Uncle Ken. Jen, Mark & the girls. X
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Life at Southend Rugby Club will never be the same but your legacy will live on 🤎🤍
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Legend
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A wonderful send off for an absolutely top man.
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Ken and his Barclays team at an annual party, lovely memory.
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May Ken Rest In Peace
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KJB - an inspiration to us all. xx
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Ken playing for Felsted 1st XV on their 1978 tour - after beating scottish champions Glenalmond 14-0. Mark F, Rory, Andy, Mark R, Chris, Paul, Dick and Nick represented the team today at Ken's amazing send off. Love to all the Baynes.
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Happy memories of a memorable weekend with you in Munich - tankard photo provided by London Scottish’s piper.
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Ken and his Barclays team at an annual party, lovely memory.
Ken playing for Felsted 1st XV on their 1978 tour - after beating scottish champions Glenalmond 14-0. Mark F, Rory, Andy, Mark R, Chris, Paul, Dick and Nick represented the team today at Ken's amazing send off. Love to all the Baynes.
Happy memories of a memorable weekend with you in Munich - tankard photo provided by London Scottish’s piper.
Tough second shot for Ken Fantastic pebble beach trip will be deeply missed by many xx
Oktoberfest for Charles' 60th
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