Kenneth E. Peck, 71, recently of Danbury, died Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Danbury Hospital. Ken was born September 27, 1939 in Danbury, son of the late Kenneth L. and Alice McGinley Peck. A lifelong resident of Newtown, Ken was a 1957 graduate of Newtown High School and was a retired builder. Ken was a two year resident of the River Glen Health Center in Southbury. Ken's family thanks the entire staff of River Glen for the kind care given to him. He is survived by a son, Kenneth E. Peck Jr.; four brothers, Arthur, Jack, Raymond and Bill; two sisters, Karen Leonard and Edy Tani; 3 grandchildren, Kenneth Robert and Amber; 2 great grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by a brother Charles.

Memorials: Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., I-91 Tech Center, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.

Cemetery: Newtown Village Cemetery

Location: Munson-Lovetere Southbury

Services: Funeral services will be held Friday, October 22 at 11: 00 a.m. at the Southbury Funeral Home of Munson-Lovetere, 235 Main St. North. Burial will be in Newtown Village Cemetery, Newtown.

Visitation: Family will receive friends Friday from 10: 00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.