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Ken Boyson passes away

28/04/2006

Ken Boyson of Keunens and Connollys passed away on April 16, following a debilitating illness. He was 57.

Born and raised in Northamptonshire, UK, where his father sold leather for the myriad of Tanneries that were based in the town at that time, Mr Boyson read Chemistry at Nottingham University. He graduated in 1971 and took an agency job in the limeyard gang of Keunen Bros, Irthlingborough. His scientific mind and technical abilities were soon noticed by Jan Maksym, senior leather technologist and the two developed a powerful rapport.

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