Kenneth J. Curtis

Kenneth J. Curtis, of Danvers, passed away on the morning of Saturday, September 10, 2022. Ken leaves his beloved wife, Alice, his 6 children, Kenneth Curtis Jr. and his wife Ari, Michael Curtis and his wife Lisa, Colleen Brooks and her husband Robert, Brian Curtis and his wife Tara, Meghan Curtis, and Mark Curtis, nine grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, his older brother, younger sister, and numerous family members and friends. A lifelong student, he was a role model for doing the right thing, especially when it was hard to do. He was a devout Catholic and shared the values of his faith with his children. He enjoyed sharing his views on bible stories, sometimes with the priest after Mass. Ken was ever present in his children’s lives, from coaching them to cheering them on in sports, careers, and everyday occurrences. He set high expectations and supported his children in meeting their goals. He set similar expectations as a teacher and administrator at Lynn Classical High School, Lynn English High School, Marshall Middle School, and Breed Middle School. He loved working with students and cared about their academic and life success as if they were their own children. There were numerous occasions in which former students stated that they only graduated due to Ken’s care and support in helping them succeed. Always honest and up front with those he encountered, he shared his opinion freely. His love and caring will live on through all who knew him. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 9AM in Saint Richard Church, 90 Forest St., Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. At Ken’s request, there are no visiting hours and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Alzheimer’s Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Center Dr., P.O. Box 1950, Clarksburg, MD 20871, Boston Children’s Hospital, 401 Park Drive, Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215, or Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, Florida 33607. To share an expression of sympathy with the Curtis family, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.