Ken (Keelman) Vasey

by **Rikki-UK** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 11:44 pm

Ken (Keelman) Vasey passed away last week, After a short illness. The family requested that it was not posted on here until after the funeral which occurred today, and I was honoured to attend.

Ken was as a steadfast supporter of these forums and more, became a friend to myself and my family.

A decent , honest man who will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

At this years Truckfest there will be a donation box as per Kens wishes to raise money for the RNLI and Help for Heroes

by **duracell** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 4:51 am

Have passed my condolancies via another site to Angie & Family.
I first met Ken during Johns incarcaration, and his efforts to both gain Johns freedom, while also supporting the family were typical of Ken, who put others before self.
A sad loss to all who had the pleasure of meeting Ken.
RIP mate.

by **alix776** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 6:34 am

rip ken

by **zebadee** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 7:27 am

Thanks Rikki, Lucy & all TNUK members for respecting Dads wishes.

We had a very memorable and quite enjoyable, despite the circumstances, day yesterday.

As Rikki has said, there will be a donation box for at this years Truckfest for the RNLI & Help for Heros

regards

John Vasey

by **russell2587** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 11:55 am

RIP ken, seems to be a lot of decent blokes making that final journey recently, at least he'll be in good company.

by **animal** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 6:49 pm

Many thanks

As has ben said there will be a donation box at truckfest this year as Dad was a supporter of both the RNLI & Help for Heros

RIP Dad ( ang vasey )

by **dieseldave** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 8:35 pm

Hi John and Ang,

As you know, I had the honour of meeting your Dad.

I will remember him as a man of great honesty and integrity who would quite unselfishly go out of his way to help and advise people.
I can say without fear of contradiction that he will be missed by many, including me.

My thoughts go to your Mum, Ang, yourself and the rest of your family at this time.

R.I.P. Ken.

by **LoadsOfHorses** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:08 pm

Very sorry indeed, to hear that another Trucknet stallwart has passed away.

Too many have slipped away over the past few months....

R.I.P. to Keelman and condolences to all his family and friends.

by **animal** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:28 pm

LoadsOfHorses wrote:Very sorry indeed, to hear that another Trucknet stallwart has passed away.

Too many have slipped away over the past few months....

R.I.P. to Keelman and condolences to all his family and friends.

Many thanks for the kind words but dad was not a young man anymore ( he may of like to think it at times) :lol:

& he did have other health problems as was said on here a few times & then a short illness as Rikki said

by **jessicas dad** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:37 pm

im pleased to say i met keelman a couple of times and he was a decent honest man who was happy for a good chat. im sorry he has passed away.

RIP ken

by **euromat** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 12:54 am

sad news john and ang, R.I.P

by **dreva** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 2:47 pm

rip ken my thoughts with john and ang :cry:

by **Denis F** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 11:32 am

RIP Ken

by **Quinny** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 5:23 pm

My deepest condolences to you both John and Ang.

Having just had the passing of what would have been my Mothers 63rd birthday last Monday, the thought of having lost someone close was in my mind this week, so I know how you feel.

I'm guessing he got the type of send off that we North East folk are good at.

Best wishes from an ex Birtley lad.

Ken.

by **44 Tonne Ton** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 10:41 pm

Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there I do not sleep,
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain,.
When you awakenin the mornings hush
I am the swift uplifting rush.
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there I did not die.

I hope you don't mind Ang and John but I found these words in one of your Dads' posts when another passed away. I hope they bring you some comfort and remind you of the old man. My deepest sympathy to your family.

Kenny

by **brit pete** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 11:23 pm

RIP Ken Gone but will never be forgotten
My deepest condolences to all

by **shade** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:01 pm

I promised Ang that I would raise a glass of whisky for Ken , and that I did Ang . Condolences to your family x

by **zebadee** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:23 pm

shade wrote:I promised Ang that I would raise a glass of whisky for Ken , and that I did Ang . Condolences to your family x

Dad would have thoroughly approved, he was very keen on his Malts and my Brother and I are keeping up the tradition

by **Simon** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:35 pm

shade wrote:I promised Ang that I would raise a glass of whisky for Ken , and that I did Ang . Condolences to your family x

I kept the same promise.

by **animal** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:01 pm

zebadee wrote:
shade wrote:I promised Ang that I would raise a glass of whisky for Ken , and that I did Ang . Condolences to your family x

Dad would have thoroughly approved, he was very keen on his Malts and my Brother and I are keeping up the tradition

So am I & my son :lol:

by **animal** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 3:16 pm

shade wrote:I promised Ang that I would raise a glass of whisky for Ken , and that I did Ang . Condolences to your family x

Many thanks he would have appreciated that ( & a you said you dont normally drink whisky but )

When I was phoned & told the news dad had died my son ( Scott ) & I did raise a very nice decent malt for him ( would have to ask Scott the name of it as was his )

by **zebadee** » Mon May 02, 2011 6:42 pm

Many thanks for all the donations received at this years Truckfest, I'm expecting quite a sizeable amount & I'm sure Rikki will let us know in due course the exact amount raised for both the RNLI & Help for Heroes

by **Rikki-UK** » Fri May 06, 2011 9:49 am

To confirm what John said above,
The total raised at the funeral and at Truckfest came near to £250.
TruckNet has rounded that up and today donated £125 on the families behalf to both the RNLI and Help For Heroe's in Kens memory

by **zebadee** » Fri May 06, 2011 8:30 pm

Thanks Rikki, thats realy something, I feel very proud of my Dad & how people felt about him.

by **animal** » Sat May 07, 2011 5:36 pm

Many thanks for all the kind words & of course all the donations dad would have been proud