MADISON — In the early hours of Oct. 7, Ken Boss, 46, drifted away from his cancer and into the arms of his Lord.

Ken was born in Rochester, N.Y., Nov. 24, 1964. He attended Syracuse University School of Environmental Science and Forestry with a bachelor’s degree in forestry. His passion brought him to Maine in 1990, where he held several positions, all focusing on the conservation and wise management of the land’s forests.

Ken is survived by his loving wife, and hero, Amy; his two children, Annie and Wyatt; his parents, Dick and Mary Lou Boss; his sisters, Christine (George) Steger and Susan (Steven) Fletcher; Amy’s family, Bill (Mara) Huberlie, Suzanne (Larry) Heffernan, Sara (Randy) White, Fred Huberlie, Allison Huberlie, Elizabeth Huberlie and Lori Huberlie; numerous nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, and dear friends, will also miss him terribly.

Ken had many joys in his life; his brother-like intimacy with Jesus, the family he adored, and his mission to bring buckets of love into each day. In fact, it is his wish that we all carry on to, “love everyday.” It is his smile, his sense of humor, his life-embracing joy that inspires us still. Ken left a note for his children. “Apply your heart to tasks of your mind, your results will be thoughtful and Godly. Love, Dad.”