Kenneth R. Ciak, age 79, of Webster, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, after decades of battling cancer. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Kristine Johnson Ciak. Ken is survived by his daughter, Susan Basius of Northborough, her husband Peter, grandson, Carter Basius, his brother, Roy Ciak of Connecticut and nephews Greg Ciak, Randy Ciak and Matt Ciak. Born on January 29, 1946, in Webster, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Chester and Nancy (Cacciapouti) Ciak. Ken was a lifelong resident of Webster. He graduated from Northeastern University and proudly served in the United States Air Force, stationed at Westover Air Force Base with additional service in Pakistan. Ken was the owner of Ciak Associates, and dedicated many years of hard work to his career as a technical recruiter. Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 24, 2025, at St. Louis Church, 14 Lake Street, Webster, MA. A private burial will follow. Arrangements are being handled by Bartel Funeral Home, 33 Schofield Ave., Dudley, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ken’s memory to Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute: https://giving.massgeneral.org/donate/mgb-cancer-institute . . .