Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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I am very saddened to report that our member Ken Baker (aka British MM) passed away at the weekend.
Many of you will have seen his amazing wildlife and automobile photographs on the forum, and met him at various events in the area
At the moment I don't know any funeral/collection details, but I am sure your thoughts will be with his family and friends at this sad time.
I am rather shocked as he was only posting his dragonfly pictures here on Saturday
RIP Ken
Been nice knowing you :)
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#2
that is right paul, i never met ken, he just seemed a pleasant bloke that was keen on classic cars and photography.
must have been a terrible shock for his family, friends and colleagues at d.d.c.
Guest 644- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#3
What shocking news, I'm so sorry to read this. Ken was an absolute gentleman, truly superb at photography and his pictures he posted here were always delightful.
Condolences to friends and family - Ken will be missed.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#4
I heard quite a few days ago from DDC (he was an employee there, but I don't every one of them), but wasn't sure if it was the same Ken - many people have the same name and it would have been awful to have said "our" Ken Baker had passed away, if it was actually another one.
I emailed PaulB asking if he knew, but neither of us did, so didn't post anything, just in case.
Thanks Scotchie for confiming it was "our" Ken; it was a complete surprise and very sudden - condolences to his family.
Roger
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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#5
This has been a great shock. When someone goes suddenly it is just awful. Very sad for his family and very sad for us here on Doverforum too. He was a real member and made life that bit better for all of us with his contributions. His pictures were lovely and everytime I got stuck for the name of a vintage car in one of my pictures I would say...I will have to get Ken onto that one. He knew his cars.
As Paul Scotchie says there..he was just on here at the weekend talking about giving life to a damselfly. See that thread...he just recently added to the Bluebell thread too with one of his lovely pictures.
Very sad indeed and condolences to his family.
Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#6
As above..what a shock...R.I.P Ken God Bless You.
Marek
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Sue Nicholas- Location: river
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#7
Im sure Ken lived in Lewisham Road as do his parents Im just going along now to visit them.If it is their son Im terribly shocked .
Before I start my day I must go along and see.
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#8
Sad news. RIP Ken.
Brian Dixon
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#9
shocked and saddend,rip ken.
Jan Higgins
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#10
What an awful shock for his family. RIP Ken.
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Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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#11
Very shocked. Here is one of Ken's great pictures which he sent to me a while ago...
Its the Golden Arrow thundering through locally. Not sure what station.
Guest 657- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#12
I am so very sorry to hear that. RIP Ken and my condolances to his family.
Terry Nunn
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#13
I only met Ken once, that was at the Film Festival when Andy Steele called him over as he thought we ought to meet. We got on well, sad to think that we shall never meet again.
Terry
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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ken sent us an array of photos from that film festival.
Guest 710- Registered: 28 Feb 2011
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I too was much taken with his attention, consideration and simple enjoyment in noticing that tiny difficulty and his helping with it and the sharing we me his recent Damsel Fly pictures.
He seems to have truly enjoyed life and that enjoyment was contagious.
RIP friend and stranger.
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Guest 656- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#16
Very very sad news and so sudden, Ken will be missed enormously by everyone. He made such a great contribution to this forum. My thoughts and prayers are with his Family and Friends at this very sad time, Rest in Peace.
#17
It is always sad to hear of the death of a member of the Forum. I too send my sympathy to his family and friends.
Guest 666- Registered: 25 Mar 2008
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#18
Saddened to read about Ken, never met him, but thoroughly enjoyed his pictures. RIP
Oh Boy!, That'll be the day.........
Guest 641- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#19
Very sad to hear this news, I really enjoyed seeing Ken's photos and postings here, sincere condolences to his family and friends. R.I.P. Ken
Guest 683- Registered: 11 Feb 2009
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#20
Now I'll never know how to take a good photo of bluebells!
Rest in Peace, Ken and my condolences to your family.
