Kenneth L. Grace Memorial Scholarship
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In memory of Kenneth Grace, this money will support a young mind that is bright, energetic and familiar with adversity. In lieu of flowers or other remembrances, the family invites donations to this scholarship fund to support minority students in the Massachusetts area who show promise and strength in adversity.
Kenneth Grace died peacefully, April 22, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts at the age of 62. He will be remembered as an exceptionally intelligent, kind, and generous man with vibrant energy.
Ken was proud of his Cape Verdean heritage and was fluent in the Krioulu language. He grew from a boy who learned English from the newspapers his ‘Titia’ used as a placemat, to a man who often taught you a new word casually in everyday conversation. Ken was a proud, first-generation college graduate, and a Vietnam era Navy veteran on the USS Puget Sound.
Kenneth held a variety of positions in marketing, sales, technical support, and human services. After living in Virginia, Minnesota and North Carolina, he returned to the Massachusetts Southcoast. There he endeavored to help and re-engage the communities to which he belonged, providing service to both the New England area veterans and the Cape Verdean community.
He graduated from University of Massachusetts and attended Northeastern University in pursuit of a Master’s degree in business administration. He married his high-school sweetheart with whom he had one child. He later shared many fond memories over the past 12 years with his long time female partner.
He died a man of many hobbies who was eager to share them with his closest family and friends. Whether collecting and selling antiques and rare audio equipment or keeping up with the Red Sox or New England Patriots, he always generously invited others into his world.
Ken’s passion for education extended to his penchant for reading newspapers and books. His ability to word-smith and recall the smallest details, hinted at his intellect and interest in understanding the people and world around him. In his social services work, he always encouraged young people to pursue higher education as a pathway to a better life. His energy, fastidiousness and sincerity were always apparent. Always best-dressed and ready to talk politics and jazz or say with all sincerity -”I love you”.
Kenneth was a loved father and grandfather, loyal son, honest brother, mentoring uncle, supportive cousin, life-long friend, and more. Those left to cherish his memory include his father, son, grandsons, seven siblings, six nieces, six nephews, five great- nephews and five great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his mother.
Kenneth Grace died peacefully, April 22, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts at the age of 62. He will be remembered as an exceptionally intelligent, kind, and generous man with vibrant energy.
Ken was proud of his Cape Verdean heritage and was fluent in the Krioulu language. He grew from a boy who learned English from the newspapers his ‘Titia’ used as a placemat, to a man who often taught you a new word casually in everyday conversation. Ken was a proud, first-generation college graduate, and a Vietnam era Navy veteran on the USS Puget Sound.
Kenneth held a variety of positions in marketing, sales, technical support, and human services. After living in Virginia, Minnesota and North Carolina, he returned to the Massachusetts Southcoast. There he endeavored to help and re-engage the communities to which he belonged, providing service to both the New England area veterans and the Cape Verdean community.
He graduated from University of Massachusetts and attended Northeastern University in pursuit of a Master’s degree in business administration. He married his high-school sweetheart with whom he had one child. He later shared many fond memories over the past 12 years with his long time female partner.
He died a man of many hobbies who was eager to share them with his closest family and friends. Whether collecting and selling antiques and rare audio equipment or keeping up with the Red Sox or New England Patriots, he always generously invited others into his world.
Ken’s passion for education extended to his penchant for reading newspapers and books. His ability to word-smith and recall the smallest details, hinted at his intellect and interest in understanding the people and world around him. In his social services work, he always encouraged young people to pursue higher education as a pathway to a better life. His energy, fastidiousness and sincerity were always apparent. Always best-dressed and ready to talk politics and jazz or say with all sincerity -”I love you”.
Kenneth was a loved father and grandfather, loyal son, honest brother, mentoring uncle, supportive cousin, life-long friend, and more. Those left to cherish his memory include his father, son, grandsons, seven siblings, six nieces, six nephews, five great- nephews and five great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his mother.
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Lindsay Grace
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Miami, FL