Morrisville: Kenneth Michael Ferrell, 86, of Morrisville formerly of Greensboro Bend, died peacefully on January 21, 2022 at Copley Hospital in Morrisville with family at his side.

He was born December 11, 1935 in San Pedro, CA; the son of the late Harry and Sophie (Garchinsky) Ferrell. He graduates from High School in East Boston, MA.

On February 19, 1959, he entered the US Army in Boston, MA. He served his country and was Honorably Discharged in Oakland, CA on January 17, 1961.

On November 3, 1962, he married Shirley Marie Dibbern in Somerville, MA. She died October 27, 2005.

Ken was employed as a machine tool operator for businesses in Burlington, MA.  In the 1980's, he and his family relocated to Vermont, settling in Greensboro. At that time Ken, worked for, Dessereau parts machine Shop, in Barre. He retired in the early 1990's due to ill health. Ken and his wife, Shirley later moved to the Sterling View Park in Hyde Park. Following the death of his wife, he moved into senior housing in Morrisville where he has since made his home.

Ken was a member of the Masonic order F & AM and the Simonds Lodge, both in Burlington, Ma. He enjoyed traveling, boating and visiting with friends. Ken especially enjoyed construction work with his son.

Survivors include: three children, Debra J. Doherty of Nashua, NH, William Ferrell of Mt. Home, Idaho and Ronald Ferrell of Plymouth, MA; four step grandchildren, several nieces and nephews

To honor Ken's request, all services will be private at the convenience of his family.

In lieu of flowers, contriutions in his memory may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Vermont Chapter, 75 Talcott Road, Williston, Vermont 05465.

Arrangements are in the care of Dian R. Holcomb of Northern Vermont Funeral Service, 60 Elm Street, Hardwick.

Online condolences are welcomed at: northernvermontfuneralservice.com