HAVERHILL: Rev. Kendrick L. "Ken" Doe, 85, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2022 at High Pointe House. Ken was the loving husband of Nancy A. (McCrackin) Doe.

Born in Jay, ME on July 17, 1936, he was the son of the late Walter and Frances (Lane) Doe.

Educated in New Hampshire, he graduated from Spaulding High School before continuing his education and graduating from Barrington College in RI. Ken's storied career as a pastor began in Granville, NY before moving to Beverly, MA where he graduated from Gordon-Conwell Seminary while serving as Associate Pastor at West Congregational Church. Following graduation Ken accepted his first pastorate at First Baptist Church in Chester, VT. The family moved to Haverhill in 1968 so Ken could serve as a social worker for the Commonwealth of MA in the Department of Social Services. Concurrent to this job, Ken worked as interim pastor for churches in transition. Later, he attended Cambridge College earning a Master's in Education.

A longtime member of Cedardale Health & Fitness, Ken enjoyed both tennis and racquetball. Thursday was the day to meet with members of his men's prayer group. Ken was a firm believer in donating blood for which he received many awards and much recognition. He donated more than 200 pints, donating right to the end.

Ken was dedicated to his family and valued the time spent at their camp in Milton, NH. Ken followed his father's love of cars, and could be seen driving his '95 Mercury Marquis and'71 blue VW bus.

Besides Nancy, his wife of 65 years, he is survived by his children, Cher Spaulding and her husband David of Haverhill, Stan Doe and his wife Lisa of Haverhill; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Ken was the brother of the late Joanne Sperr and the late Sandra Whitney.

Arrangements under the direction of Dole, Childs & Shaw Funeral Home, 148 Main St, Haverhill will be private. A memorial service will be held at West Congregational Church in Haverhill. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider donating blood in Ken's memory. On-line condolences may be sent to www.dcsfuneralhome.com