Kenneth E. Bursaw, age 81 of Brockton, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Born in Brockton, he was a son of the late George C. and Grace J. (Gammon) Bursaw.
Ken was a graduate of Brockton High School Class of 1961, and San Jose University and Bridgewater State, ultimately achieving his Master’s Degree. Ken taught English and Science at a private school in Venezuela from 1976-1978. He worked as a teacher for grades 6-12 for many years in the Brockton area. He spoke often of the students and the kindness of their families to him.
Ken was a member of the American Meteorological Society of Boston, and loved to predict weather patterns. He was also a Hurricane Tracker and shared his predictions with his friends, Bill and Michele who live in Florida. Ken loved the outdoors and camping, especially hiking and traveling to National Parks. He had a dual citizenship of his beloved Canada and loved to tell stories of his adventures and travels across the United States and Canada.
Ken is survived by his nephew Peter J. Bursaw, sister-in-law Maryanne M. Bursaw, both of Humarock. He was “Uncle Ken” to Deirdre Dowd-Pizzuto, her husband Stephen, and their son Sebastian. Ken was the brother of the late George C. Bursaw and Edward R. Bursaw. He is also survived by many cousins in Canada, especially Bob Gammon and Grace Wentworth. Ken maintained lifelong friendships and spoke fondly of his friends Craig Dave Louise and Dot.
A memorial gathering will be held at a later date.