Richmond, Kenneth Stuart (Ken), 1923–2012 (Person)

SummaryAlso known as Ken) Richmond.

Secondary-school teacher and Merivale community figure. He and his wife, Zeta Ellen Richmond née Hendry, settled in Kesteven Avenue in 1957 while he taught at Tauranga Boys’ College. Richmond chaired the Merivale School Committee, served as Parent Teacher Association secretary, and helped develop the school’s swimming pool, grounds and cooperative mowing scheme. He proposed the name Kesteven Avenue and campaigned against official use of Parkvale for the district. His 1994 oral history documents Merivale’s settlement and development. Richmond died at Tauranga on 10 August 2012, aged 88.SourcesObituaryMerivale Oral History Project, Interview with Ken Richmond (AV 25-001/5)National Library: Merivale-Tauranga Oral History Project"Prefects 1940" (Lovell-Smith photo) in The Heretaungan the Hastings High School Magazine 1940 p16The Hawke's Bay Knowledge Bank

Restored portion of "Prefects 1940" (Lovell-Smith photo) in The Heretaungan the Hastings High School Magazine 1940 p16.

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First Name(s)Kenneth StuartSurnameRichmondAlso Known asKen Date of Birth1923Date of DeathAugust 10th 2012OccupationTeacher

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PartnerRichmond, Zeta Ellen (née Hendry), 1924–2010 (Person)Date Married1948

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Richmond, Kenneth Stuart (Ken), 1923–2012 (Person)