Obituary, Ken Petrie
Ken Petrie 1948-2011 (seen here wearing his Fellaini wig at Wembley) A true blue, Ken started watching from the Boys Pen in 1956, moving to the Gwladys Street & then the 500 club before settling in 'the best seat in the ground' in the Top Balcony. Ken will be very sadly missed by his wife Carol, daughters Caroline and Louise, his four beautiful granddaughters, his brother Eric and many good friends. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time All our love, the Keigs xxxxx
Tributes
Name: Martin Keig
Location: Durham
Date: 7 September 2011
Location: Durham
Date: 7 September 2011
Ken,
I didn't know you as well as the rest of my family did, as I have lived away for a long time. I was speaking to you on the way out of the Blackburn match, and it was good to see you, as ever. You were a sound bloke. I know that even more from what my al fella has told me about you. Love to Carol and all the family. Rest in peace Ken.
Name: Keith Douglas
Location: Abu Dhabi
Date: 6 November 2012
Location: Abu Dhabi
Date: 6 November 2012
I played cricket at school against Ken and the rest of the John Hamilton team, and met up with him many times at Goodison in the 60's. Although I hadn't seen Ken these past forty odd years I was so sad to read that he had passed away.
Name: Jimmy Johnson
Location: UM
Date: 5 September 2011
Location: UM
Date: 5 September 2011
Devastated on hearing the news. Knew you for 37 years and shared some great moments, your daughters weddings and the cricket come to mind. You always made me laugh when you introduced me to your Everton mates - what did you used to say " He's a good Red, He goes home and away, oh, and abroad." We had some great arguments over the years. Miss you mate - God bless.
Name: John Bennett
Location: Little Sutton
Date: 31 August 2011
Location: Little Sutton
Date: 31 August 2011
Carol, My thoughts are with you and all the family at this sad time.
Name: richie,rita,stephen,becky hale
Location: aigburth
Date: 31 August 2011
Location: aigburth
Date: 31 August 2011
to one of the great evertonians will never be forgotten,will miss seeing you at goodison rip ken
richie,rita stephen + becky hale
Name: Ian
Location: Ashton in Makerfield
Date: 31 August 2011
Location: Ashton in Makerfield
Date: 31 August 2011
Had the pleasure of being friends with Kenny for 50 years, watching the Blues through thick and thin, last time at Blackburn, I'll miss you at half time in the top balcony. Kenny a great and true Blue, will be sadly missed, by all, RIP mate NIL SATIS NISI OPTMIUM
Name: Bernie Kean
Location: Woolton
Date: 31 August 2011
Location: Woolton
Date: 31 August 2011
Cannot believe my life long pal has gone. Truest Blue of them all. Every sympathy to Carol and the girls. So many happy memories of our Ashley Cricketing days. Still laugh at the legendary Shankly the dog wind up!!! RIP my good friend. Will miss you.
Name: The howards (paul sam Dylan)
Location: Formby
Date: 31 August 2011
Location: Formby
Date: 31 August 2011
So sad and very sorry to hear this news our thoughts are with you all. Ken was such a kind hearted man love paul sam and Dylan xxx
Name: Paul sam Dylan howard
Location: Formby
Date: 31 August 2011
Location: Formby
Date: 31 August 2011
So sorry to hear of the sad news he was such a true gentleman so kind hearted, a loveable man even though he's a blue. Thoughts and hugs with you all xxxx
Name: anthony nolan
Location: new york
Date: 30 August 2011
Location: new york
Date: 30 August 2011
I DID NOT KNOW THIS MAN, MAY I OFFER MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL HIS FAMILY. PLEASE REMEMBER THIS.... EVERTONIANS DONT DIE... WE GO TO HEAVEN AND CHEER THE BLUES, GOD BLESS , RIP.
Name: Colin Evans
Location: Gloucester
Date: 30 August 2011
Location: Gloucester
Date: 30 August 2011
Like others, I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Ken. But the loss of any Blue saddens us all, and he won't be alone at the great Goodison Park in the sky. Deepest sympathy to all Ken's family and friends. NSNO.
Name: Lynsey and Stuart
Location: garston
Date: 30 August 2011
Location: garston
Date: 30 August 2011
Still can’t believe the news. Ken was a good friend with a great sense of humour and we will miss him a lot . Match days will not be the same. Rest in peace mate xxx
Name: John Hughes
Location: Bristol
Date: 30 August 2011
Location: Bristol
Date: 30 August 2011
I knew Ken for many years as we both worked for the same Company based in Bootle. As already mentioned, Ken was a passionate blue and always intelligent and interesting company. A privilege to have known you Ken - RIP. Sincere condolences to all the family.
Name: Martin Carson
Location: Barnoldswick
Date: 30 August 2011
Location: Barnoldswick
Date: 30 August 2011
Was really saddened to hear the news on Sunday! It was an honour and a privilige to have shared some great times following the blues with Ken. True blue til the end, thinking of his family and the rest of the gang xx
Name: Lenny & Pauline
Location: Allerton
Date: 30 August 2011
Location: Allerton
Date: 30 August 2011
We were lucky enough to have Ken as a brother inlaw, Ken was fantastic Husband, Father, Father inlaw and a Top Grandad to his Grand Children. As a Brother inlaw, we could'nt have had anyone better. Ken will be sadly missed by everyone in the family, he has left a hole in our lives that I can't imagine anyone else being able to fill as well as he did.
God Bless you Ken we love you and will never ever forget you brother, RIP m8
Name: Mark
Location: Falkirk
Date: 30 August 2011
Location: Falkirk
Date: 30 August 2011
RIP Ken Sympathy to all family and friends The loss of a true blue puts everything into perspective and hurts us all!
Name: Tony Hyland
Location: Australia
Date: 3 September 2011
Location: Australia
Date: 3 September 2011
I never knew Ken but we probably passed one another in the street outside Goodison in the fifties going to the match so all my condolences to his loving Family and friends. God bless mate!
Name: tommy
Location: maghull
Date: 29 August 2011
Location: maghull
Date: 29 August 2011
didnt know the man , but as he was a strong everton fan we unite as a family RIP Ken . glad the blues got a win on saturday for ye !
Name: David Carson
Location: Barnoldswick
Date: 29 August 2011
Location: Barnoldswick
Date: 29 August 2011
Was with Ken at the match on Saturday, couldnt believe the news on Sunday morning. Will always remember the great trips especially Lisbon(2) and Wembley in the limo. RIP mate.
Name: Nikkie
Location: Garston! (not Cressington Heath, I'm not posh!)
Date: 29 August 2011
Location: Garston! (not Cressington Heath, I'm not posh!)
Date: 29 August 2011
We love you mate and will all miss you so very much xxxx
Name: Bunson
Location: wirral
Date: 29 August 2011
Location: wirral
Date: 29 August 2011
Didn't know the man but as an Evertonian he was a brother RIP Ken
Name: Louise
Location: Formby
Date: 29 August 2011
Location: Formby
Date: 29 August 2011
My fantastic dad, a true blue. Taken from us all so suddenly, brave to the end. Life will never be the same again. Thank you for dad for everything. Love you always and forever. Lou xx
Name: Kathy Keig
Location: Runcorn
Date: 29 August 2011
Location: Runcorn
Date: 29 August 2011
A wonderful friend and a great Evertonian you will be sadly missed by us all. I am sure you will be cheering us on every game and will be up there now sharing great memories with past Everton giants. Rest in peace.G5
Name: peter keig
Location: runcorn
Date: 29 August 2011
Location: runcorn
Date: 29 August 2011
i had the pleasure of being friends since we were 3 years old. we've had some fantastic times watching the blues.
a great blue and unbeatable friend,someone really special
you will be sadly missed.
Name: harry r
Location: Aigburth
Date: 29 August 2011
Location: Aigburth
Date: 29 August 2011
I am so sorry to hear this sad news, we had great times when he was a goal keeper and centre forward for the Grassendale FC, a great mega Evertonian also a walking dictionary of sports knowledge.and above all a great family man,thinking of you Carol and family,and brother Eric
from Harry, Ken, Howard
Rushton and all the Grassendale fc
NIL SATIS NISI OPTMIUM Ken
Name: Peter
Location: Huyton
Date: 29 August 2011
Location: Huyton
Date: 29 August 2011
Ken was a proper blue and will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Thanks for tickets Ken. Will miss you at the family do's. God bless you.
Name: bert bourchier
Location: huyton
Date: 29 August 2011
Location: huyton
Date: 29 August 2011
so sorry to hear the sad news today thinking about you eric and all the family bert
Name: The Evans Family
Location: Prescot
Date: 29 August 2011
Location: Prescot
Date: 29 August 2011
We are so sorry to hear of this sad news. He was an Evertonian thru and thru. It has been a pleasure to have known you, such a true gentleman. Love to all his family.
Rest in Peace Ken.
Name: Simon Birtles
Location: Mossley Hill
Date: 2 September 2011
Location: Mossley Hill
Date: 2 September 2011
Kenny, can't believe it mate, a true larger than life character, gentleman with a brilliant sense of humour and EFC are missing a true blue RIP mate, the old fella Arthur will be waiting for you to discuss all that has gone on
the Birtles crew
Name: carol
Location: formby
Date: 19 October 2011
Location: formby
Date: 19 October 2011
Have just found the courage to read all the lovely tributes to KEN THANKYOU all so very much. We as a family miss him every day and I am sure EVERTON must be a little bit quieter on match days without him. Love to you all xxx
Name: Mark Birtles
Location: Stratford upon Avon
Date: 12 September 2011
Location: Stratford upon Avon
Date: 12 September 2011
Just to echo our kids comments - what a fantastic bloke you were and blue through and through. Still remember you passing the programme over the fence after the game when we lived next door, when I was a nipper. Thoughts with Eric, Carol & Family at this sad time. NSNO
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