Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Kenneth M. Guthrie, beloved father, grand-father, great-grandfather and loving husband of Naomi, passed away April 23, 2011. He was 95 years old.
Ken was born in Haddonfield, N.J. in 1915. He moved to New York in the 1930s to begin his 50 career with North American Lace Company, where he served as Vice President until 1985.
Ken was a 66-year resident of Glen Rock and Ridgewood. He was a Deacon at the Community Church while living in Glen Rock, a volunteer at the Valley Hospital and a member of the West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood. An avid traveler and golfer, he was a long-time member of the Ridgewood Country Club.
Ken was predeceased by his wife, Naomi, in 1988. He is survived by his daughter Barbara and her husband Steve, 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Ken enjoyed a family celebration of his 90th birthday at the Ho Ho kus inn in 2005. He will be remembered for his love of family and devotion to his family and friends.
