LEAVITT, Kenneth Read Of Sherborn passed away on Dec. 17th, 2013. Beloved husband of Christine Leavitt. Devoted father of Ben Leavitt, Jen Leavitt Tietjen, Vivian Leavitt and the late Walter Leavitt. Ken is pre-deceased by his mother Margaret Leavitt. He is survived by his father Howard B. Leavitt and his step-mother Joan Leavitt and three brothers Hunt, John and Donald Leavitt.
Born in Englewood, NJ, he grew up in the US, Lebanon and Brazil. Ken had a lifelong love of music: in Brazil, he started and was the lead singer/guitarist in a rock and roll band, The Trolls; at that time a popular band in Rio de Janeiro who did the opening for Hermans Hermits. Ken was an entrepreneur, a leader and visionary who enjoyed many successes throughout his life as CEO of CGX Corp., GraniTech and Soundwalls.
Ken's true passion was for the outdoors and his desire was to unite families through adventures in nature. At the time of his death he was developing two aerial treetop adventure courses here in MA. He enjoyed hiking, kayaking, snowboarding and boating on Lake Winnepesaukee. Ken was dedicated to the practice of Transcendental Meditation (TM), he and his wife studied with Maharishi and became TM teachers.
Ken was a family man, a steadfast friend and someone who had an uncanny ability to focus and problem solve. An eternal optimist, he faced lifes challenges with determination.
Services will be held at Pilgrim Church (25 South Main St. Sherborn, MA 01770) at 11am on Sat, Jan 11th, 2014. Donations in Kens memory can be made to Maharishi University of Management (MUM) Attn; Development Office, 1000 North 4th St., Fairfield, IA 52557.