- Date Of Birth: February 21, 1943
- Date Of Death: March 25, 2019
- State: Massachusetts
Kenneth E. Buechs, 76, died Monday, March 25, after a three-year fight against a disease that refused to fight fair. His faith and resolve never grew up in Roxbury and met the love of his life, Karen, as a teenager. They got married when she was 19 and he was 20 and would have celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on May 5.If you were close with Ken, he likely had a pet name for you — his own moniker that made you feel that special connection to this warm and sensitive man. Him? He loved the names Daddy and Papa the most, sharing a special bond with each of his four children, his four grandchildren, and his three great was a leader in the Plymouth community serving on the planning board, including as the board’s chairman, and many other committees. He was a volunteer producer for successful and award-winning cable access shows on PAC-TV, including Talk of the Towne, which was anchored by his wife. He was also a leader behind the scenes providing counsel to elected and appointed officials in took his civic responsibility seriously. When his friend Steve Lydon told him about a situation at Southfield senior housing where the elderly residents were enduring a stretch of sweltering heat without air conditioners, Ken rallied the community and a small army of volunteers to get AC units donated and was also instrumental in preserving the Simes House in could fix just about anything, but was especially good with cars. He was an award-winning service manager for years at both Rietzl and Mattie car dealerships. His family especially loved when he brought home a he tired of the grind of being a service manager, he studied and became a licensed auto appraiser. He retired from Travelers for Ken, it was never about work. He loved his time with family and friends. He loved to take rides with no destination in mind, except a stop at a favorite ice cream shop or Italian bakery where he was sure to treat himself to a cannoli or macaroon cookie. He also loved to capture his adventures on film — first still photography and later becoming an expert in the field of videography.
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