BIRT, Kenneth John (Ken). November 13 1922 - May 5 2022. In his 100th year. #10573647 L/A Srg REMEWWII UK incl Northern Ireland and #9 Special Detachment Experimental Radar India. Devoted husband to the lateMary Anne (Maisie) neeO'Rourke, cherished father of Douglas and Catherine Birt, Whangaparaoa; Derek and Shirley Birt, New Plymouth; Shellie Collins, Christchurch; Pam and Bruce Wood, Auckland; Tony Birt, New Plymouth; and Fiona and Bob Taylor, Perth. Loved grandfather of 15 and great grandfather of 19. Formerly CEO of AA (South Taranaki Inc), Honorary Life Member of NZAA, REME Assn UK and NZ; Member of NZART ZL2UCJ;RSA New Plymouth. All welcome to attend the funeral service at Grange Manor Chapel, 400 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland at 1.30pm Tuesday 10 May 2022. Friends are invited to join the family at the Service Section of Awanui Cemetery, Merrilands, New Plymouth at 1pm Wednesday 11 May 2022, followed by refreshments and a remembrance celebration of Ken's life at The New Plymouth Club, Gill Street, New Plymouth. Grateful thanks for the loving care of the staff at Powley Village. Messages to PO Box 830 Whangaparaoa, 0949.