Birth date: Mar 12, 1938 Death date: Feb 25, 2023
Kenneth Paul Derks, Sr. (aka Ken, Sonny, Daddy, Pawpaw, Pawpaw K.P., and Big Poppa) passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the age of 84. Ken was born in Bedico, LA on Saturday, March 12 Read Obituary
Dear Gwen and Family,
We would like to express our sympathy on the loss of your dear Sonny. I know he will be greatly missed by everyone. We are keeping you in our prayers during these difficult days. We are praying that you will be comforted by your cherished and happy memories during the days to come.
Sincerely,
Amy and Thomas Gates
Kenneth was a story teller. He could weave a tale out of nothing. He told us stories about the woods in northern Maine and the marsh in Madisonville. He will be missed by many. Michael told me he met Kenneth at Elaine’s apartment on Laurel St. She was recovering from surgery and Michael was working on a house in the neighborhood. He saw a man walk into Elaine’s house so he walked over with a hammer in his hand to confront the stranger. He found Elaine and Sonny sitting at the table drinking coffee. They all had a laugh and have been friends ever since. 🌻🌻🌻
