LEONARD KEDSON

Leonard Paul Kedson, 90, died peacefully at his home at the Quadrangle in Haverford, PA early in the morning of August 29. Len and his loving wife Phyllis, who died in 2018, raised their family in Lafayette Hill, PA for 45 years. With love and attention, they raised three sons: David Kedson (Susan Shaid) currently of Bala Cynwyd, PA, Ira Kedson (Mary Rourke), currently of Wallingford, PA, and Jeff Kedson, who passed away in 1982. Len was a loving and involved grandfather to Jack, Brandon, and Benjamin Kedson, all of whom have many fond memories of adventures with their grandfather. Len is also survived by his brother- and sister-in-law Howard and Miranda Jaffe, the nieces he adored, Iris and Jessica Jaffe, and his "adopted son" David Ableman, as well as David's two sons Adam and Andrew Ableman. He was the son of Sol and Anne Kedson, who predeceased him.



Len was first and foremost devoted to his family, but nevertheless had a productive and illustrious professional life. He finished high school at 15 �, and then completed math degrees from both NYU and Columbia. He served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict, and then returned to complete engineering degrees from MIT and Stevens Institute of Technology. During the Cold War, he was a project engineer who developed classified surveillance technology for government agencies. He began the Computer Science department at Monmouth College, and was proud to have three grandsons pursuing computer science careers. After moving on to roles as President in two technology companies, Len ended his career as a management consultant.



Len leaves behind family and friends who will miss his lively presence, his dramatic debates about American history and current events, and the energy he brought to everything that he did. We hope that he has rejoined his beloved wife, who he missed so much in the last two years, and that he is at peace � although we bet there are some lively debates going on, wherever he is.



Those wishing to honor Len's memory are invited to make a donation to the Jeffrey S. Kedson Foundation, a charitable endeavor established in honor of Len and Phyllis' son. Contributions can be sent to the Foundation at PO Box 1264, Media, PA 19063.