Kenneth Ellis Thayer Jr.

Kenneth E. Thayer, Jr., age 67 of Cohasset, passed away on August 15, 2017.Loving father of Kenneth E. Thayer, III of FL, Jason Thayer of E. Weymouth, Derek Thayer of Cohasset, and Adam Thayer of FL. Adoring grandfather of Alex, Riley, Madeline, Samantha, and Landon. Brother of Philip Thayer of Cohasset. Also survived by a large loving family.

Ken was a retired employee of the Town of Cohasset, Department of Public Works. He loved auto racing and building race cars. Ken was a talented mechanic. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. Ken was a Board member for the South Shore Vocational Technical High School and had recently been elected to Chairman. Above all else, Ken was a proud father and grandfather. 

Friends and Family are invited to celebrate Ken on Sunday, August 20 from 4-8 pm in McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 160 So. Main St. (across from St. Anthony Church) and again at 9 am on Monday, Aug. 21 before a funeral service at 10 am in the funeral home. A graveside service will follow at Woodside Cemetery, Cohasset. In lieu of flowers, donations to honor Ken may be made to the South Shore Vo-Tech High School, 476 Webster St., Hanover, MA. 02339. 

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