Kenneth A. Bourne Jr. ’66

Ken died Sept. 24, 2025, in Baltimore, where he was born and lived most of his life.

A graduate of the Gilman School, Ken entered Princeton with the Class of 1964, then joined our class after a two-year sabbatical. As secretary of Tower Club, he lived in the clubhouse his senior year, along with fellow officers Jack Folts, Steve Harwood, and Dave Boetcher.

He spent his professional career in banking, serving Mercantile Bankshares as senior credit officer, chief financial officer, and executive vice president, then serving as president of PNC’s Metropolitan Baltimore City division.

Ken was devoted to the Baltimore community, serving on the boards of Tissue Banks International, Midtown Development Corp., and Charlestown Retirement Community. He chaired Jubilee Baltimore and was a trustee of the Gilman School, Walters Art Museum, and Kennedy Krieger Institute.

He enjoyed golf and fishing and was a member of the Maryland Club and the Elkridge Club.

Ken is survived by his wife, Deborah; children Edward, Alison La Fiura, and Courtney Fox; several grandchildren; and sister, Caroline Davies. The class extends its condolences to all of them.