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Kenneth Desmond FIRTH

Kenneth FIRTH Obituary

FIRTH, Kenneth Desmond (Ken). J.P. Peacefully on 29th August 2025 at Summerset by the Sea, Katikati, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the Late June Louise and later to June Edith. Father and father-in-law of David and Sharon and Linda (deceased), Kevin and Roz, Jenni and Mark, and Karyn and Kelsen. Adored grandad of 9 and great-grandad of 12. A service to celebrate Ken's life will be held at the Paeroa Co-Operating Parish, Corner of Willoughby & Mackay Streets Paeroa, on Thursday 4th September 2025 at 11.00am. A life well lived, full of love, resilience, and quiet strength. He will by deeply missed by all who knew him.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Sep. 1, 2025.

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Trudi and Graeme Martin

September 1, 2025

We have very fond memories of when Uncle Ken & Aunty June the 2nd came and visited us on both our dairy and then beef farm. Uncle Ken´s knowledge and enthusiasm for farming was encouraging and we enjoyed our time with him.
Thinking of you all and sending a big hug.

Jeanette Hobern

September 1, 2025

Deepest sympathy to the family. Such fond memories of a lovely, caring man from early Sunday School and Bible class days. Much love Jeanette Hobern (need Shoosmith).

Errol & Ngaire Kingsbury

September 1, 2025

Our deepest sympathy to Kenneth's family. He was an inspiration to many and will be missed. He certainly lived a long and productive life. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. RIP Kenneth. Errol Kingsbury JP. Ashburton

Stewart and Rita Brown

September 1, 2025

Our love and sympathy to Ken´s family for loss of a great man. He´s lived a great life and has now deserved his place in heaven.
Hold onto your memories. He really enjoyed his time at Waihi Beach and I will always remember him. And I had some lovely visits with him at Summerset. Sorry we will not be able to get to Ken´s funeral on Thursday. Blessings to you all.
From Rita and Stewart Brown, Waihi Beach

September 1, 2025

FIRTH, Ken. Peacefully on Friday 29th August 2025, aged 95 years. Much loved dad of David and Sharon, and the late Linda. Cherished Grandad of Mel and Mark, Jess and Warrick and Great-grandad of Flynn, Danica, Ava & Fletcher. We have been lucky to share so many wonderful family times with you over the years. Special memories of fun in the packing shed during calla lily and blueberry seasons, the laughs around the pool, and lots of happy times at the beach. You'll be missed every day, but we'll carry all those special times with us forever.

September 1, 2025

FIRTH, Ken. Peacefully on 29th August 2025 at Summerset by the Sea, Katikati, aged 95 years. A very special and much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad of Kev and Roz, Josh, Cat, Harry and Kobi (deceased), BJ, Rosie, Mia, Ben and Luke. Forever in our hearts.

September 1, 2025

FIRTH, Kenneth Desmond (Ken). Peacefully on 29th August, aged 95 years. Much loved and respected dad of Jenni and Mark. Grandad of Darryl and Amber, Andy and Caitie, and great-grandad of Hugh, Violet and Henry. So many special memories and will always be remembered with love. xxxx

September 1, 2025

FIRTH, Kenneth Desmond (Ken). Peacefully on 29th August 2025, aged 95 years. Much loved dad of Karyn and Kelsen and grandad of Mitchell and Mimi, Tanner and Logan. An exceptional life well lived and will always be remembered with love. xxxx

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