Celebrating the life of

Kenneth 'Ken' George Benford

30 Jan 1938 - 27 Jul 2016

Family and friends

Benford, Ken Passed away suddenly but peacefully at Ipswich hospital on July 27th aged 78. Devoted husband to Pearl, loving dad and stepdad to all of his children and stepchildren, and also a dear grandad and great grandad. Will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

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3 Aug 2016

M Craig

Debbie -. I love you Grandad!!! My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. Love from your Granddaughter Little Debbie!!!!!! Gone but not fo...

Deborah O. My Lovely Dad,love you forever and always xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

🕯 Mary Elizabeth lynch lit a candle My dad my hero miss you so much love always biff xx

Mary Elizabeth lynch4 Aug 2016

🕯 Debbie lit a candle Miss you Grandad! Your always be in my thoughts come what may. Your a very Special Grandad who I miss very much! I love you Grandad

Debbie -4 Aug 2016

🕯 Gary Butcher lit a candle RIP Ken,a thoroughly decent man who we were privileged to welcome into our family all those years ago. You will be sorely missed ! Love from Gary, Mandy & Sophie x x x

Gary Butcher4 Aug 2016

🕯 Marie Symonds lit a candle So many memories of Ken.. a lovely man who we were proud to call our stepdad.Someone so special can never be forgotten, always in our hearts. Love Marie and Russ XXX

Marie Symonds4 Aug 2016

4 Aug 2016

Marie Symonds

Mary Elizabeth l. Pearl you look lovely

Marie S. Ken and Pearls special day.. We miss you Ken..XXXXX

4 Aug 2016

Mary Elizabeth lynch Dad with some of the boys

🌷 Debbie gave a flower I got some Lilly's for my birthday Grandad and one has blossomed already I have a few but only one has blossomed! I think its a special lilly just for you!!! I love you Grandad!!!!!! xxxxxx

Debbie -4 Aug 2016

🌷 Deborah O'Reilly gave a flower Love and miss you Dad...In my heart forever...xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Deborah O'Reilly4 Aug 2016

4 Aug 2016

Mary Elizabeth lynch Dad and i

🕯 Mary Elizabeth lynch lit a candle Oh dad I miss you so much am struggling to hold it together it's so hard love u xxx

Mary Elizabeth lynch9 Aug 2016

10 Aug 2016

Deborah O'Reilly

Deborah O. Paul,Margaret DAD and me at Perranporth Cornwall x

10 Aug 2016

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Deborah O. Nanna, DAD ( think he looks like David Beckham here)very handsome...with auntie Dorrie,Sarah Benford,and George Benford

10 Aug 2016

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Deborah O. Nanna,a very young looking Dad, Brian Benford Sarah Benford( Duds mum) and Dudda xxx

10 Aug 2016

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Deborah O. Me, Paul DAD and Margaret at Perran Sands, Cornwall xxx

10 Aug 2016

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Deborah O. Dad,Debbie and Bradlea xxxx

10 Aug 2016

Deborah O'Reilly

Deborah O. This is my Favourite photo,Margaret,Paul,Me and Dad at Perran sands,xxxx

Deborah O. Happy memories with my special dad.. I'd love a cuddle right now.. I miss you so much.. Love for eternity.. Deb xxxxxxxxx

10 Aug 2016

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Deborah O. Love this of DAD,studying the horses, xxx

10 Aug 2016

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Deborah O. Me ,Pearl and Dad xxxx

10 Aug 2016

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Deborah O. DAD,with Nanna and Dudda xxxx

10 Aug 2016

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Deborah O. Dad and Little Debbie xxxx she loves this picture xxxx

10 Aug 2016

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Deborah O. Bradlea, Amy, Dad and Little Debbbie xxxxx

10 Aug 2016

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Deborah O. Happy fathers day dad... I love you very much.. Miss you... Xxxxxxxx

Deborah O. Dad,Pearl me and Lil Debbie xxxx

10 Aug 2016

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Deborah O. Me, DAD and young Amy xxx

10 Aug 2016

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Deborah O. Nanna DAD and dads grandparents

🕯 Deborah O'Reilly lit a candle Miss hearing your voice Dad,I love you so much,in my heart forevermore,love from Deedle Dumpling (one of your many nicknames for me haha) xxxxxx

Deborah O'Reilly11 Aug 2016

We pray you're at peace Dad..Miss you so much..Loved our phone conversations and I can still hear your lovely voice...it always made me feel special and warm inside..I have so many fond memories of you..You have always supported Little Debbie and asked after her with genuine concern over her failing health...she cherishes your last conversation tog...

Deborah O'Reilly13 Aug 2016

🕯 Mary Elizabeth lynch lit a candle Hi dad hope your ok up there I miss you so much wish I could talk to you love biff xxx

Mary Elizabeth lynch23 Sep 2016

🕯 Deborah O'Reilly lit a candle Miss you so much dad,always in my thoughts,little Deb got me a beautiful candle which is placed beside your photo,I now have some of you by me,cherished always ,I love you dad,I need to hear your voice to tell me everything will be okay,,xxxxxxxxxx

Deborah O'Reilly25 Sep 2016

🌷 Deborah O'Reilly gave a flower Love you dad,❤️

Deborah O'Reilly25 Sep 2016

🌷 Deborah O'Reilly gave a flower I miss you so much Dad ,thinking of you every day,it's breaking my heart knowing we will never speak again,I miss your lovely voice,and hearing you laugh,love you Dad xxxxxx

Deborah O'Reilly29 Oct 2016

🌷 Deborah O'Reilly gave a flower Love you Dad ...❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️xxxxxx

Deborah O'Reilly4 Dec 2016

🕯 Deborah O'Reilly lit a candle Miss you so much Dad,love you always.....xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Deborah O'Reilly4 Dec 2016

🕯 Deborah O'Reilly lit a candle I love you dad,thinking of you always xxxxxx

Deborah O'Reilly19 Jan 2017

🌷 Deborah O'Reilly gave a flower Wish you were still here dad,missing you so much❤️love you always xxxxxx

Deborah O'Reilly19 Jan 2017

Happy birthday dad Happy birthday dad.. Miss you so much... Love you always xxxxxx

Deborah O'Reilly31 Jan 2017

🕯 Deborah O'Reilly lit a candle Miss you Dad... Love you always. Xxxxxx

Deborah O'Reilly25 Feb 2017

🕯 Deborah O'Reilly lit a candle Love and miss you every day dad.. Much love always.. Deb xxxxxx

Deborah O'Reilly28 Apr 2017

🕯 Deborah O'Reilly lit a candle Miss you Dad.. It's horrible not being able to wish you a happy fathers day.. We would have had a lovely chat and a giggle over something silly.. You're in my thoughts every second dad and I'm heartbroken

Deborah O'Reilly19 Jun 2017

🕯 Deborah O'Reilly lit a candle Thinking of you dad on your 80th birthday.. Miss you so much and have you always in my heart.. Love you dad... Love Debbie xxxxxx

Deborah O'Reilly30 Jan 2018

🕯 Deborah O'Reilly lit a candle Love you Dad..miss you so much...love always Deb

Deborah O'Reilly18 Oct 2020