Kenneth Andrew Brace, of Ashuelot, NH, entered into eternal life at the age of 26 on Friday August 23, 2013. Kenneth was born on June 15, 1987 in Hartford, CT the son of Kenneth Brace and Margaret Grieco Ryan. He resided in Enfield CT., for most of his life before moving to Vermont. He was a graduate of Enrico Fermi High School and was on the wrestling team for four years. He attended Central Connecticut State University and was continuing his studies at Union Institute and University. Kenneth was employed by Brattleboro Retreat and Vermont Crisis Intervention Network as a counselor. He had many passions, mostly his love of the outdoors, Green Bay Packers, the Special Olympics and all of God’s creatures. Ken had a way of touching everyone he met. He always made them feel, as if they were the only person that mattered. His never-ending smile would lift your heart on your worst day. Ken lived for a challenge and embraced life to its’ fullest. Kenneth was preceded in death by his loving grandparents Donato and Margaret Grieco. He is survived by his loving mother Margaret Ryan and companion Richard Rodriguez of Springfield, MA., his brother and best friend Patrick., his beloved father Kenneth Brace and stepmother Belinda Brace of Wardsboro, VT., his step father Lawrence Ryan of CT., his grandparents Richard and Cheryl Brace of Wardsboro, VT., his much-loved brothers, Ryan O’Connor and Camden Brace, his many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. He also leaves to mourn him, his girlfriend Amber Lee Meagher and her beautiful son Jackson and his best buddy Abigail. A private graveside burial will be done at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations can be made in Kenny’s name to the Special Olympics Inc, 1133 19th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 or the ASPCA,359 Spring Hill Rd. Monroe, CT 06468. A celebration of Ken’s life will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2013 from 12:00 to 4:00 at the Kiwanis Park 290 Brattleboro Rd, (Route 5) Bernardston,MA. All are welcome.