Kenneth Dick Anderson November 13, 1931 - July 12, 2024 Kenneth (Ken) Anderson (former Rector of Grove Academy,1981-1992), died peacefully, at his home in Broughty Ferry, with his family by his side. Born in Glasgow, the oldest of three boys and raised in Kilmacolm, Ken was educated at Glasgow Academy and then at University College, Oxford where he studied Classics. He then returned to Scotland to do his teacher training at Moray House in Edinburgh. His first teaching role was at Dunfermline High School from 1956. During his time in Dunfermline he met Heather Wood, another member of the Classics department and they married in Edinburgh in 1967. Ken was promoted to Head of Department in Cowdenbeath and then moved in the same capacity to Robert Gordon's college in Aberdeen. He became Assistant Rector at Portobello High in 1972 before becoming Deputy Rector at Perth Grammar School in 1975. Ken was appointed Rector of Grove Academy in 1981 and remained there until he retired in 1992. Ken was an outstanding teacher who fully immersed himself in the fabric of each school he worked in - coaching sporting teams, directing school productions and leading school trips both at home and abroad. He spoke fondly of all his schools but unsurprisingly, Grove Academy was a very special place to him. He was most touched in his final weeks by the many cards and visits from former Grove colleagues and pupils and in his typically modest and self-effacing manner, deflected the praise and gratitude that was heaped upon him. Ken was someone with a great interest and concern for others, thoughtful, wise but never one to push his opinions. He has repeatedly been described as a true gentleman which is very fitting. Ken was a football fan and was a season ticket holder at Tannadice since 1982. He was interested in many sports and took a keen interest in politics and current affairs. He sang in a number of Choral Unions and church choirs with music being one of his great passions. He was also a former President and long serving member of Broughty Ferry Rotary Club. He was a committed member of the Church of Scotland all his life and served as an elder for over 60 years. Ken travelled extensively with particular focus on regular trips to Australia. This had particular significance since 2015 with the arrival of his grandchildren and his final visit was in January 2024. Ken faced with great courage what he knew was terminal cancer. He is survived by his wife Heather, son Malcolm and three grandchildren. A private cremation will be followed by a Service of Thanksgiving which will take place at Broughty Ferry Parish Church - Barnhill St Margaret's on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 12 noon.

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