Kenneth J. Lamkins

Kenneth J. Lamkins, 79, of Berlin, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 at Hartford Hospital. He was the husband of the late Kathleen A. (Zarotney) Lamkins.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Royal and Malvina (Lanza) Lamkins. Ken was a former Southington resident and a Berlin resident most of his life. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and was formerly employed at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Co. Ken enjoyed carpentry, boating, shooting, and muscle cars. Ken was known for his great (and often bawdy) sense of humor, which he maintained throughout his life despite his health challenges.

Surviving are four children, Karrie Morin and her fiancé Lucian Zocco, Kandi Della Bella and her husband Pete, Kenneth M. Lamkins, Kevin Lamkins and his wife Carolyn Young; a brother, Royal Lamkins and his wife Mary; three grandchildren, Zachary, Stephanie, and John; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday December 22 at 10 AM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St. New Britain. Burial, with military honors, will be in Wilcox Cemetery, East Berlin. Calling hours are Tuesday December 21 from 4-7 PM and Wednesday from 9 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. Masks and social distancing will be required. Memorial donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation ( www.michaeljfox.org ).