Mr. Kenneth W. Tripp, 64 of Manchester died Sunday December 9, 2007 at home following a period of declining health. He was born on July 28, 1943 in Portsmouth, NH the son of Martin L. and Hazel V. (Martel) Tripp. He was raised and educated in Portsmouth. He was a resident of Manchester for the past 15 years. Mr. Tripp served in the US Army for several years. He worked for Homeywell Security for 20 years prior to his retirement. Mr. Tripp enjoyed dancing and getting together with family and friends. He was a very social person. He is survived by his two daughters, Christine Bill of Newport, NH and Kim Tripp of Concord, NH; his granddaughter, Madahson Glodgett of Concord; brother, Roy E. Tripp of Portland, ME; sister, Sandra A. (Tripp) Brown of Rochester and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. His memorial gathering will be held at the Phaneuf Funeral Home, 243 Hanover St, corner of Union St, on Friday from 6-7PM with his memorial service at 7:00PM. Private burial will take place at the NH Veterans Cemetery, Bocsawen.