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Kenneth William Ganson, 80, of Matawan Dies

Kenneth William Ganson, 80 of Matawan, New Jersey passed away on April 8, 2012 at Riverview Hospital, Red Bank.

Surviving are his wife, Randi Holt Ganson; his son, Kenneth Warren Ganson and his wife; Their daughter, Katherine Alaine Ganson, his step-sons Knut & Jan Holt and their wives, step-daughter, Lisa Kristiansen, 3 brothers Oak, Clarke,& Steward Ganson, step grandchildren Greta Wood, Eric & Keith Holt, Jason Holt, Kristy O'Connor, Tina Hughes, Lisa DeMadna, Christian & Nicole Kristiansen and 9 great grandchildren.

Ken served in the U.S. Navy from 1951-1955 aboard the USS Tutuilla. After discharge he joined the AT&T Bell Laboratories team in the product development shop as a precision instrument tool and die maker. He retired after 37 years. He was an active member of the Sons of Norway Lodge #466 and an exempt member of the Holmdel Fire Dept.

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Memorial services will be held at a later date.

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