NORTHFIELD ---- Kenneth Raymond Bouwens, 78, of Sandogardy Pond Road, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
Kenneth was born on June 23, 1945, in Palmer, Alaska, the son of Bernard R. Bouwens and Myrtle (Johnson) Bouwens.
He worked many occupations throughout his life including OTR Trucking, coal mining, substitute teaching at Belmont High School in Belmont, New Hampshire, and most recently he retired from working with the developmentally disabled at Lakes Region Community Service Council in Laconia, New Hampshire.
Kenneth is survived by his sons, Benjamin Bouwens, Kenneth Bouwens and Bryce Bouwens, stepsons Michael Clinton and Gary Clinton, five grandchildren, Kaylee, Elliot Rose, Camryn, Caitlyn and Marilyn, brother Dennis Bouwens, sister Loralee Greene, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Kenneth is predeceased by his beloved wife of 40 years, Darlene (Hyslop) Bouwens, son Lee Bouwens, brothers Harry L. Bouwens and Bernard E. Bouwens, and his sister Delores Holbrook.
Calling Hours will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, from 9:00am-11:00am, at Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH 03246.
Burial will follow at South Road Cemetery, in Belmont, NH.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, Laconia, NH, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit wilkinsonbeane.com.