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Kenneth Alan Ricker
Kenneth A. Ricker of Seabrook, NH formerly of Malden and Wakefield passed away April 19, 2011 in the Exeter Hospital, Exeter, NH after a short illness, he was 78. Born on November 4, 1932 in Medford, Ken was the son of the late Richard T. & Evelyn (Goddard) Ricker. He was raised in Malden and was a graduate of Malden High School Class of 1951. After high school in September of 1951, Ken enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict serving on many ships including the USS Kemplan D7756 and the USS Kimberly DD521. He served for the next three years until his discharge in September of 1955. While in the navy he traveled the oceans visiting countries throughout the world. Ken was employed with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Public Works, as a civil engineer and surveyor on different state highway projects. Ken worked for the state for over 30 years and retired in 1988. In 1989 he moved to his summer home in Seabrook, NH and enjoyed retirement with his sister. In his spare time he enjoyed coin & stamp collecting. He was an avid Braves & Red Sox fan. He enjoyed watching women’s golf and tennis tournaments on television. Ken is survived by his loving sister Jean M. Spaulding of Seabrook, NH and his friend Arthur Haeussler of CA. Friends are welcomed to attend a funeral service for Ken in the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St., Malden on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 1 PM. Interment to follow in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden, MA In lieu of flowers, Jean has requested contribution to a charity of one choice in Ken’s memory.
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