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Remembering Ken Palmer
Family, friends and many cricketers from far and wide gathered in Taunton last week to pay their respects to Somerset legend Ken Palmer, who passed away recently at the age of 87.
The formal part of the occasion took place at Taunton Crematorium where the cricketing themed service was conducted by the Reverend Tim Hodge, during which former team mate and long time friend Peter Robinson paid a personal tribute packed full of anecdotes and memories.
Among those who attended were Test stars Joel Garner, Jack Russell, John Jameson, Fred Rumsey, Brian Rose and Andy Caddick along with many other former players and umpires.
After the service the mourners returned to the County Room in the Colin Atkinson Pavilion at the Cooper Associates County Ground where many paid personal tributes.
Former Somerset Captain, Brian Rose said how much Ken had influenced him when he started playing, while Ken’s brother Roy gave a moving family tribute.
Former Warwickshire cricketer Geoff Humpage, who knew Ken well, also paid a personal tribute.
After the formalities of the occasion those present remained together recalling many of the happy times they had spent with Ken, who will be long remembered by the many people who spent time in his company.
