Obituary - Ken Wilkinson

[willie reynolds]

More very sad news today Our Chairman Ken has passed away this morning as soon as I receive any further information I will send you all an email. I have made arrangements to post Ken`s passing on line. Regards Fred secretary NIPA.

It is with deep regret that I have to inform you of the death of Ken Wilkinson the chairman of the N.I.P.A. Ken has passed away after a long period of illness. On behalf of the officials, committee and members of the N.I.P.A. I extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Eileen and his family. Ken will be sadly missed by all.
Fred Russell Secretary N.I.P.A.

It is with deep regret that I have to inform you of the death of Ken Wilkinson the chairman of the N.I.P.A. Ken has passed away after a long period of illness.
On behalf of the I.N.F.C. I extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Eileen and his family. Ken will be sadly missed by all.
Trevor Topping INFC Secretary.

Obituary Ken Wilkinson –
One week after the passing of NIPA Patron Sammy Thompson I have the sad duty to now report on the passing of NIPA Chairman Ken Wilkinson of Antrim, after a period of illness. A super racer in his time he was total dedicated to his hobby of pigeon racing, as a Committee member for Section B and more recently involved with Mid Antrim Combine through New Antrim Amalgamated he has for many years represented the local fancy. The welfare of the birds, were his number one priority and he fought many cases over many years representing fanciers with planning approval for their lofts. He was involved with a number of clubs in his local area including Chimney Corner and was involved in a few partnerships as well, we remember Watson McBride & Wilkinson and his time as well looking after the birds of Victor McDonald, they all raced with success and he had lots of success as well racing on his own to lofts on the Castle View Road in Antrim. Because of ill health the birds were sold but he continued to hold his place as NIPA Chairman and in the last year was involved in a number of Zoom meetings. He liked the shows as well and penned many winners and every year was invited to judge at many of the local club events. He had a strong voice which did not always please but that was the character of the man, if he had something to say he said it. He helped many fanciers over many years and will be sadly missed, condolences to wife Eileen and the entire family circle at this sad time.
Willie Reynolds Homer.


Ken Wilkinson, Chairman of NIPA - Funeral arrangements
Service at 10.45am at his home, 91 Castle View Road, Antrim, followed by service at All Saints Church at 11.30am, interment at Roselawn cemetery at 2.00pm. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God Matt. 5:9 Monday 15th March 2021