Kenneth A. Dorey

Ludlow—Kenneth A. Dorey, 69, passed away at Baystate Medical Center on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 after a short illness. Son of the late Malcolm and Shirley (Hazen) Dorey, he was born in Holyoke on February 2, 1952 and after high school, went on to attend UMASS Amherst. Ken was the owner of Dorey Jeep and also worked for many years. Ken was a longtime member of the Masons, Shriners and Lions Clubs. He was an avid collector and enjoyed his variety of stamps over the years. He enjoyed walking the Ludlow Mills almost daily with his daughter, Patty, and his best friend Gene New, with whom he frequently played many games of cards with over the years. Ken will be missed by all who knew him, including his loving daughter and caretaker of 14 years, Patty Beauregard of Ludlow; his daughters Kimberly (Dorey) Dominguez of Florida and Erica Johnson of CO; his son Kevin Dorey of NY; his grandchildren Emily & Olivia Beauregard, Logan & Isabella Dominguez, Michael & Alexis Nixon, & Samantha Johnson; several siblings; as well as many extended family members and friends. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home entrusted with Ken’s arrangements.