Kenneth "Ken" Kadra Sr., 79, of Framingham passed away on Tuesday January 3rd with his loving family by his side after a period of declining health.  He was born in Ashland and was the son of the late Toffa and Mabel (Thomas) Kadra.

He leaves his wife of 54 years, Agnes "Aggie" (Tota) Kadra, who he loved very deeply. He was a hardworking man, who loved his family more than anything. You could always find him at his grandchildren's sporting events, and other activities showing his support.

Ken and his wife Aggie loved going on cruises. He was a social member of the Christopher Columbus Club in Framingham and part of the Marquis Bowling Club.  An avid outdoorsman, Ken enjoyed fishing, 4 wheeling, and hunting with his friend John.  He especially loved going camping with his family in New Hampshire and Maine. Family was everything to him and being with them was when he was his happiest.

Ken was a veteran of the United States Marines and worked as a contractor in the Framingham area for many years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his four children, Kenneth Kadra Jr. and his wife Kathryn of Framingham, Laurie Kadra Walker and her husband Jack of Grafton, Joseph Kadra and his wife Mary of Northbridge, and Mark Kadra and his wife Deana of Oxford, six grandchildren Nicholas, Hunter, Kailey, and Austin Kadra, and Peyton and Jayce Walker. He is survived by two brothers, Edward and Michael Kadra and was the brother of the late Robert Kadra.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Ken's family on Monday Jan. 9th from 4-7:00 PM in the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. Ashland.  A funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:00am in St. Tarcisius Church, 563 Waverly St. Framingham with urn burial to follow in St. Tarcisius Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 480 Pleasant St. Watertown, MA 02472.