Well Known Phuket Resident Ken Brookes Passes Away In Uk

Well known Phuket resident Ken Brookes passes away in UK

PHUKET: Canadian Barrister and long-term Phuket resident Ken Brookes died in hospital in London last night. He was 67.

His wife Lori Ashton was accompanying him on a holiday when Ken fell ill.

Both Ken and Lori are best known for the successful 'Art and Culture' publishing business and lived in Rawai for a number of years.

Born Kenneth JA Brookes in the UK and later moving to Canada, he graduated from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia with a law degree. He was a member of the Canadian Bar Association, the Nova Scotia Barristers' Association and the Canadian Real Estate Association.

After moving to Phuket, Ken, who was an avid sailor, worked in the yachting business and later as a consultant with the Phuket International Law Office.

He and Lori moved to Ao Po on Phuket's east coast last year in order to enjoy more time sailing on the couple's much loved yacht.

This writer is proud to have known Ken for the past decade, and his sharp wit, intelligence, generosity and love of his wife make for a rich and lasting memory.

In addition to his wife, Ken leaves behind a son Geoff and many friends in Phuket and

abroad who will miss him greatly.

Details of memorial services will be published as soon as available

Source: http://www.phuketgazette.net/news/detail.asp?id=10816

-- Phuket Gazette 2011-08-11