Thursday, January 22, 2026 5:35 am

HUDSON, Fla. - Kenneth R. Spencer, Jr. 61, passed away Monday January 12, 2026.

Born November 18, 1964, in Rochester, N.H., he was the son of Barbara (Marcotte) Taffe.

Ken was a graduate of Spaulding High School; he later served in the US Air Force. Ken started a long career with American Airlines for almost 30 years in several roles but worked most of his time there as a flight attendant. Most recently he had worked at Walmart in Hudson. Ken enjoyed airplanes and flying, he also enjoyed camping and hiking and was a great cook and baker.

Members of his family include his mother Barbara Taffe of Rochester, NH; his siblings Paul Spencer of Rochester, NH; James Spencer and wife Nicci of Loudon, NH; Robert (Bill) Spencer and wife Jacqueline of Wesley Chapel, Fl; and Daniel Spencer of Rochester, NH; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his stepfather Joseph Taffe, S