Dear Father of Michael Anthony Thorpe (Alecia), Carol Blake (Euan), Jacqueline Beckford (Marlon), Kayjah Prescod (Antonio), Sonia Wright (Alanzo), Angela Lewis (Donovan), Ian Smith, Neric Rodney (Collett).
Predeceased by his dear wife, Pastor Jane Monica Thorpe; his father, Cornelious Thorpe; siblings Beryl, Patsy, Elaine, Rose, Glen and Eric. Sons: Kenneth Robert Thorpe, Kenneth Roy Thorpe, and Dillion Lloyd Thorpe. He is the adored grandfather of 24 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 15 great-grandchildren.
Kenneth will be greatly missed by his numerous nieces, nephews, and his many friends. He was a former member of the Jamaican Constabulary Force stationed in Allman Town, Jamaica. He was a long-standing member of the Apostolic Holiness Church of Jesus Christ, where he served in many roles over the years.
He will be fondly remembered for his zest for life and his willingness to lend a helping hand without hesitation. We can still taste that “curried crab,” one of his specialty dishes. He was blessed with an amazing tenor voice, and his rendition of
his favourite song “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” will always be remembered.
We take comfort in knowing that “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” 2 Corinthians 5:8
Special thanks to the Staff at Juravinski Hospital, St Peter’s Hospital, and Grace Villa for the exceptional care and compassion that was shown during his stay at each facility.
Visitation will be held at Apostolic Holiness Church, 40 Empress Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario on Friday, November 27th from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm, followed by a Memorial Service 7:00 pm.
The Funeral Service will take place at Apostolic Holiness Church, 40 Empress Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 10:00 am, with Visitation one hour prior from 9:00 am until the time of the service. Interment at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, 1895 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario.
