Kenneth Joseph Trask

Kenneth J. Trask was born to Barbara (Walsh) and Edward Trask in Everett, Ma. This is where his antics began. If you knew him as Ken, Uncle Kenny, Kendra, or most recently Gruncle Ken, you knew him to be full of love, kindness, laughter, and often mischief.

Ken is survived by his brother Edward “Ed” Trask; brother-in-law Jim Guiry ; niece Kathy Castle and husband Andy; niece Jenn Guiry and wife Vicky; nephew Jim Guiry and wife Tracy; His “grands” Mariah, Emma, James, Brendan, and David; his best friend Dennis; beloved animals Zeva, Buster, and Brewster; and his chosen family Susan, Joan, Matt, Annette, Kathy, Eric, and Josh. Ken was predeceased by his parents; youngest brother Robert; older sister Diane; and many cherished friends.

The Nursing profession was truly his calling, his essence. He graduated from the Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing in 1977 and later became a certified infusion nurse. Ken was an old-school, hands-on kind of nurse and caregiver to all. He dedicated his heart and soul to the care of all patients and later in his career, Ken was also an I.V therapy and infusion instructor. If you were blessed enough to have him as your nurse or caregiver, he was your fiercest advocate for exceptional care. If you were a student in his classes, you learned the skills you needed but you also learned compassion and to always give good patient care above everything else.

Ken worked all his life as a nurse, and his knowledge of nursing and medical care surpassed many. He gave his wonderful care in many fields of nursing from the early years at MGH to his care at Fenway Health Center to the HIV/AIDS patients in the community at the height of the pandemic. He was fearless and brought dignity and care to those that were most vulnerable at that time.

His amazing nursing career also included Maine Medical Hospital in Portland; AIDS Action Committee in Boston; Cambridge Somerville Elder Services; Cambridge VNA; and Cambridge Health Center. He moved down to the Cape and became a part of the communities with Cape Cod VNA, The Greenery Rehab Facility, and finally Infusion Support Services, where he travelled all over the Northeast starting PICC lines and all things IV related. He was truly an expert in this specialty field.

Ken was a lover of all animals, especially his beloved pets. He loved to bake, cook, and care for his gardens, and he cherished any time spent at the beach. But he especially loved spending time with his family and friends.

A celebration of Ken’s life will be planned for the spring when the flowers are in bloom.

In the meantime, to honor Ken:

Buy yourself or someone you love a beautiful bouquet of flowers; show someone in need a random act of kindness; bake or cook something delicious; enjoy a cup of (strong) coffee with a friend; binge watch Harry Potter or the Three Stooges; donate to somewhere that helps support animals and their wellbeing; make a donation to any charity that sends kindness out into the world; smile and laugh and share his stories and adventures.

Darling Ken, we love you madly and miss you even more. You made a difference in this world and to everyone who knew you. May you finally rest and be at peace.