Kenneth Harold Molyneux

I have had the pleasure of knowing Ken since I was a very young man . Ken was a friend of my late father Paul . Ken was always like a surrogate dad / that Kool
Uncle that every kid wish they had . I got my first motorcycle at an early age and have many great memories of Ken taking me out riding and on trips to Kamloops where I had the pleasure of striking up a friendship with another Motorsport icon Al Perret . Ken taught and mentored me on riding and wrenching on motorcycles. Ken also taught me work ethics as kid I may spend the day at his one stop machine shop mowing lawns , painting fences . In return I’d get a few bucks and a lunch out . I remember Ken’s stint in his highway tractor days , had many trips up island and to the interior in his white western star cab over maybe that’s what sparked my interest in to getting my CDL . I have kept in touch with Ken to the end wether it was a weekly phone call or a meet up for coffee , or one of Marge’s Boxing Day open houses . Rest in peace Benny .

Ken was an adventurous soul with a side of fun, sass, and the hands of a hardworking man.
He was my (step) uncle from my mother's side. A brother from another mother so to speak to my mum.
Some great memories with Ken over many years.
As a youngster, I traveled from Winnipeg to Vancouver via train every summer to escape the Manitoba mosquitoes and enjoy sun by the sea in Vancouver.
Ken was high adventure, always entertaining and I especially enjoyed dining in his car with an in car tray at the White Spot. One time we drove off with the tray, much to my delight. I took it home with me!!
We lost touch for some of our adult lives. And reconnected when I moved to California.
Ken came down for a visit and we "did the town". A big highlight for Ken was to visit the Sacramento Automobile Museum, where he knew so much more about the auto than even our docent.
One fine evening, Ken found a chocolate motorcycle (not full size😉) on his pillow. He loved it!!
Ken was a joy to be around. He will be missed by so many. How fortunate that I knew him. Rest easy my friend. 🛵

When I joined Fred Deeley Ltd in 1971 Ken was something of a legend. We all experience people in our own way. My experience of Ken was that he was a kind and thoughtful man, always willing to share a story with a very wet behind the ears youngster who knew nothing.
Nice to see the postings from Mike Lawrence, Barry Kohls and Dave Lloyd.
Condolences to Ken's family and loved ones.

The news of your passing has given me mixed emotions, one of sadness at your passing and one of relief knowing your suffering from illness is over.

Ken and I go back to when we were 16 years old, riding motorcycles in the Kitsilano and Point Grey areas of Vancouver. This interest continued with us both racing at Westwood. He was a fierce competitor and an excellent mechanic.

We lost touch for a while but reconnected thru the internet and the Westwood Racing Club website administrated by the late Peter Kellond.

We spoke on the phone every few months over the last 10 years or so. We met for lunch at the White Spot in New Westminster a year ago when we were surprised to meet up with Ted Havens. We mused the next day by phone at the odds of the 3 of us being at the same place at the same time. One of those "moments" we shared with amazement.

Rest in peace my good friend, your races are run.

Ken was my mother Denise's step-brother on their father Thomas's side. My first encounter with Ken was when we visited Grandad Tommy in Vancouver in the early 70s. Ken took me for a ride over the Lion's Gate bridge in a convertible! It was my first ever ride in a convertible and to be driven through Stanley Park and then over the bridge was magnificent for a 10 year old from the prairies. Distance kept us apart for many years but when I moved to Vancouver it was a chance to re-connect. Marge was kind to invite us to several Christmas dinners and I was able to reconnect with Ken over our shared interest, motor-cycles. I had several Hondas growing up and was riding a big Harley at that time, so Ken was always interested to hear about my adventures on the bike. He kept in touch with my mother over the years and I kept him up to date on my adventures. Very recently, I discovered we had another common interest, that being dogs. I had told Ken about my volunteer work with Pacific Assistance Dog Society and we was so interested to hear about that. Our last meeting was in White Rock at the White Spot where I met him with my PADS pup. He was so impressed with her training abilities. Ken, I can't believe you're gone. I'll miss our luncheons and conversations on the phone. And thank you for the photos you sent me. Rest in peace dear uncle.

Very sorry to hear of Ken’s passing and I wish to offer my deepest condolences to his family and those close to him.
Ken was a longtime friend and I had the pleasure of many chats in recent years over coffee, often at McDonald’s, sharing stories of the past or discussing the problems of the world.
Ken was a very sociable person and always made the effort to keep in touch. He will be missed by many. Rest in peace my friend.

Ken and I met when we worked at Deeley Yamaha in 1971. After many years traveling in different directions we re-established our friendship with a weekly coffee date at Tim Hortons. Like many of his friends, Ken had a never-ending passion for all things motorcycle and we regularly indulged that mutual interest. But Ken's interests weren't limited to motorcycles and our discussions were always absorbing -- we'd talk about most anything and I will very much miss those times with Ken. I greatly valued his friendship. To Marge, Laura and the family I offer my deepest condolences.

I first met Ken when was helping Bo Work at Yamaha with bikes and snowmobiles..........lost track of him for a while until I hooked up with Bo again up in 100 mile.........Ken and I were in contact ever since trading off ideas and equipment and ideas for hydogen generation for our cars
and having few beers together with Bud Childs and others ........he will be missed and it is sad to see him go ......so long Ken ......K2

We are very sorry to learn of Kens' passing, and wish to extend our sincere condolences to Marg, Laura and the Molyneux family. I am both pleased and proud to have called Ken my very good friend for many decades. We chatted on the phone on a regular basis, had a few good laughs, and discussed many of the things we had in common, mainly our shared passion for motorcycles. We both worked for Deeley Yamaha, and we both raced motorcycles. Ken was a very talented rider, and very skilled mechanic, and I'm sure Ken played no small part in contributing to the success of Yvon Duhamel and other top Deeley Yamaha team riders. One of my fondest memories of Ken was how he stood by and helped my brother Tim over a prolonged period of time. when he was having health issues, something I was unable to do being based in Ontario. I am eternally grateful to Ken for that. He was, as many us will attest to, an unassuming individual, a real gentleman and someone anyone would gladly call a friend. Rest in Peace Ken.

I’m very sorry to hear about Ken’s passing. I hope you are all finding comfort in the memories being shared and in all the precious, fun and simple moments you shared with him. My thoughts are with you Marge, Laura and family, during this time of healing and transition.

I’ve known Ken for almost my entire life and what stands out most in my memory is his incredibly big heart. Every time I saw him, I remember his smile and laugh, he always brought a warm and genuine presence when I spoke with him. He was never in a rush, always taking the time to ask thoughtful questions, to truly listen, wanting to hear more. Without fail, he would ask about each member of my family, remembering little details and showing such sincere interest in how everyone was doing. That kind of thoughtfulness is rare and it’s something I will never forget. He genuinely cared about others.

I really enjoyed seeing the beautiful tributes posted, hearing more about Ken. I hope others will continue to share their stories and photos as well. I’m glad he is at peace now and I’ll always remember his kindness, his warmth and the way he made me feel in those moments.

On behalf of the Greater Vancouver Motorsport Pioneers Society I wish to express my sadness at the passing of 2017 Pioneer Ken Molyneux. Condolences to family and friends.

Ken’s favourite spot for an evening walk with the added bonus of dog-watching.

Ken loved dogs. In the recent months, his favourite activity was to find his way to the Fraser River, either in Mission or more recently at Kanaka Creek Park in Maple Ridge. He would find himself a bench beside the river and enjoy the calmness of the river, and watch the many dogs out for their walks. Here is Ken pictured with his most recent grand-dog Cookie, who absolutely adored him and would squeal with delight whenever he came through the door, or even before he got in the house. He was a chihuahua-magnet - previous grand-dog Zelda was also a huge fan, and we can’t forget Ken’s long-ago ward Hogan, a goofy Irish Setter he adopted.

”Kenny” or as some called him, “Benny” pulling a wheelie coming out of the hairpin corner at Westwood track. This shot made the cover of a motorcycling magazine. He was very humble about his motorsports achievements, with family only learning of his impressive record recently.

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Ken was inducted into the Greater Vancouver Motorsport Pioneers Society in 2017.