Mr Ernest Kenneth Scott CChem
Ernest Kenneth "Ken" Scott was born on 21st November 1931 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
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He is sadly missed and will be fondly remembered by his wife of fifty-five years - Joan, four sons and two grandchildren.
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