Kenneth Pastor

DOUGLAS – Kenneth Charles Pastor, 53, of N.W. Main Street, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Harrington Healthcare - Hubbard Hospital in Webster.  He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Christine A. (LeFebvre) Pastor of Douglas; four children, Aaron J. Pastor, Benjamin C. Pastor, Daniel R. Pastor, and Elyssa R. Pastor, all of Douglas; two sisters, Patricia Voss of Florida and Kathleen Pastor of Worcester; two brothers, David Pastor of Florida and Brian Pastor and his wife Judith of Worcester; nieces and nephews, Stephanie, Kelly, Tony, Olivia, and Tanya; and two great nieces Brittany and Kendra as well as two great nephews Wilder and Jackson.  He was born in Worcester, son of the late Richard C. and Carolyn (Mazeika) Pastor, and lived in Worcester before moving to Douglas 20 years ago.  He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Worcester.

Mr. Pastor was a lineman and acting supervisor at National Grid, where he worked for 34 years.  He coached his sons in Little League and his daughter in Lassie League when they were young.  Ken enjoyed going to the beach, reading, golf, and meticulously caring for his yard.  Ken was an accomplished musician who played guitar and wrote songs.  He played in the band Mercy Ned with his best friend Keith Wolosz.  Most important in his life was his family and he always remained very involved in his children’s lives.

Calling hours are Tuesday, September 14, 2021, from 4-7 p.m. at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford.  A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the conclusion of calling hours.  Burial will be private at a later date at Evergreen Cemetery in Douglas.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037-0839.