A SEASIDE stalwart was given a fittingly extravagant send-off as his friends and residents donned fancy dress costumes in his memory. Ken Wright, 75, from Walton, died in hospital on New Year’s Eve having inspiringly fought cancer – always with a smile on his face - for more than a year. Well known throughout the town thanks to his jolly demeanour and colourful costumes, the Ipswich Town fan’s death had a saddening effect on many. On Thursday, relentless fundraiser Ken was laid to rest following a private ceremony at Homelands Free Church, in Garden Road. He was transported to the church in a horse drawn carriage which set off from North Street before travelling along the seafront.
A SEASIDE stalwart was given a fittingly extravagant send-off as his friends and residents donned fancy dress costumes in his memory. Ken Wright, 75, from Walton, died in hospital on New Year’s Eve having inspiringly fought cancer – always with a smile on his face - for more than a year. Well known throughout the town thanks to his jolly demeanour and colourful costumes, the Ipswich Town fan’s death had a saddening effect on many. On Thursday, relentless fundraiser Ken was laid to rest following a private ceremony at Homelands Free Church, in Garden Road. He was transported to the church in a horse drawn carriage which set off from North Street before travelling along the seafront.
A HEARTBROKEN community are being encouraged to pay their respects to a colourful “legend” when his cortege passes through a coastal town. Ken Wright, 75, from Walton, died in hospital on New Year’s Eve having inspiringly fought cancer – always with a smile on his face - for more than a year. Well known throughout the town thanks to his jolly demeanour and colourful costumes, the Ipswich Town fan’s death had a saddening effect on many. His death sparked an outpouring of condolences and tributes from those who knew him well and residents on whom he had left a lasting impression.
A HEARTBROKEN community are being encouraged to pay their respects to a colourful “legend” when his cortege passes through a coastal town. Ken Wright, 75, from Walton, died in hospital on New Year’s Eve having inspiringly fought cancer – always with a smile on his face - for more than a year. Well known throughout the town thanks to his jolly demeanour and colourful costumes, the Ipswich Town fan’s death had a saddening effect on many. His death sparked an outpouring of condolences and tributes from those who knew him well and residents on whom he had left a lasting impression.