Kenneth Charles Minter

1924 - 2008  (84 years)

• Name	Kenneth Charles Minter
  Birth	1924	Sydney, NSW, Australia   [1]
  Gender	Male
  _UID	C9AF245986C847F9867774A444B0FB53DA7B
  Death	13 Sep 2008	NSW, Australia   [1, 2]
  Notes	Australian Electoral Rolls, 1949, 1954, 1958, 1963, 1968 for Ramsgate (Sans Souci from 1968), Barton, NSW include: Kenneth Charles Minter, 38 The Boulevard, Sans Souci, shipwright Joan Florence Minter, 38 The Boulevard, home duties. [This address was Kenneth's parents' in 1943]. Australian Electoral Roll, 1977 for Sans Souci, Barton, NSW include: Kenneth Charles Minter, 13 Vanston Parade, Sans Souci 2219, boatbuilder Joan Florence Minter, 38 The Boulevard, home duties John Minter, technician Paul Minter, clerk. The same details appeared in the Roll for Rockdale East, Barton, NSW. Australian Electoral Roll, 1980 for Sans Souci, Barton, NSW include: Kenneth Charles Minter, 13 Vanston Parade, Sans Souci 2219, boatbuilder Joan Florence Minter, 38 The Boulevard, home duties John Minter, technician. The same details appeared in the Roll for Gladesville, Bennelong, NSW. Appeared in The World Book of Minters c. 1992 at 57 Macmillan Avenue, Sans Souci, NSW. From Chris Horgan's website, June 2009: Kenneth Charles MINTER was the second son born to Henry Joseph MINTER and Annie O'TOOLE. He was born during 1924 and had a very distinguished life in the yachting industry building and design. He was also an Australian champion in 16ft Skiff sailing. He was a life member of the Georges River Sailing Club and was awarded an OAM for his contribution to yachting. On his death the following tribute was paid to him by Brad ANDREW, Sailing Manager of the Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club. "Ken was one of the greatest 16ft skiff legends that has ever sailed, winning 4 National Championships and 3 NSW State Championships along with numerous inter club and club championships. A true gentleman both on and off the water but still victorious in his quests. He was truly an inspiration to all sailors at GRSC both young and old". Ken MINTER was also a prominent sportsman in addition to sailing of his time and excelled in Rugby League & Baseball. In 1946 he married Joan Florence FLEMING at Newtown NSW. Two sons were born Paul & John who today continue on with his love of yachting at the Georges River Sailing Club in Southern Sydney. Kenneth Charles MINTER passed away on the 13 September 2008 and was buried in a private family funeral. Joan his wife also passed away during 2008. From Fairfax Community Newspapers NSW 18 Sep 2008: MINTER Ken Passed away 13th September 2008 in Calvary Hospital. Husband of Joan (deceased), father of Paul and John, father-in-law of Kay. Grandfather to Mark and Adam. Will be sadly missed by all his family relatives and friends.
  Person ID	I612	Whitstable, Kent
  Last Modified	7 Aug 2013

  
  

  Father	Joseph Henry Minter,   b. 13 Feb 1882, Paddington, NSW, Australia d. 3 Feb 1946, St George District Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia (Age 63 years)
  Mother	Annie O'TOOLE,   b. 1883, Sydney, NSW, Australia d. 9 Oct 1973, Fairlight, NSW, Australia (Age 90 years)
  Marriage	1910	Paddington, NSW, Australia   [3]
  Family ID	F139	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Joan Florence FLEMING   d. 7 Jul 2008, St George Hospital, Kogarah, NSW, Australia
  Marriage	1946	Newtown, NSW, Australia   [1]
  Children	1. Paul Minter   2. John Minter
  Family ID	F189	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	8 Sep 2009

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - 1924 - Sydney, NSW, Australia Marriage - 1946 - Newtown, NSW, Australia  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Sources

  [S55] Chris Horgan, June 2009. [S73] http://newsstore.smh.com.au, October 2010. [S33] NSW BMD index, September 2008.