Tributes have been paid to former Welwyn Garden City motorcycle dealer Ken Green, who has died at the age of 94.

Mr Green passed away in March, having spent more than 30 years running Ken Green Motorcycles in Haldens, which became a popular spot for bike enthusiasts across the borough.

Born in 1929, Ken grew up in Welwyn Garden City and as a teenage, he was part of the town's Air Training Corps during the Second World War.

This developed into a lifelong love of flying, often piloting a restored de Havilland Tiger Moth out of Panshanger Aerodrome with the Hertfordshire Police Flying Club.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Ken has a lifelong passion for flying, having joined the Air Training Corps as a teenager.Ken has a lifelong passion for flying, having joined the Air Training Corps as a teenager. (Image: Joseph Hague)

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His work on motorcycles began in the 1950s, while working as a Hertfordshire Constabulary's lead motorcycle mechanic in Hatfield, and in the early 1960s, he used his experience to set up dealership in Haldens alongside wife Shirley.

Ken Green Motorcycles became the place to go for anyone in Welwyn Hatfield who had an interest in bikes, with one former customer, Malcolm Green, describing it as "more like a youth club at times".

After 31 years in business, Ken and Shirley retired in 1992. He was interview 10 years prior for a piece in Motor Trader Magazine, in which he simply said: "What a happy time I've had."

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Ken Green Motorcycles was opened in the early 1960s.Ken Green Motorcycles was opened in the early 1960s. (Image: Joseph Hague)

It wasn't his only media work, writing pieces for the Welwyn Hatfield Times about his memories living in the town and running Ken Green Motorcycles.

"His sense of gratitude and contentment never left," said his grandson, Joseph Hague. 

"Looking through old photographs – of which there are thousands – it is very apparent that Ken lived a long, interesting and happy life.

"He was a real gentleman, wonderful company and will be dearly missed."

Ken Green’s funeral will be held at 2pm on Friday, May 3, at Harwood Park Crematorium, and all are welcome.

Family flowers only. Donations in Ken's memory can be made to the Royal British Legion. 

A wake will be held at Haldens Sports and Social Club from 3pm. 

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Ken Green.Ken Green. (Image: Joseph Hague)