Peter Keen, the chairman of British bedmaker Hypnos, and a leading figure within the bed industry and husband of SHH Commitee Member Judy Keen he passed away at the age of 81 on the 29th July 2025. The family have requested donations in his memory to be made to SHH - Speen Helping Hospices and you can DONATE HERE at the Much Loved website below

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This site is a tribute to Peter Keen, who was born on April 28, 1944 and sadly died on 29th July surrounded by his wife and children. He was much loved by so many and will always be remembered for his humour, kindness and larger than life character.

A Celebration of his life will be held on 17th October 2025 at 12.30pm at All Saints Church in High Wycombe. All welcome. Please confirm your attendance to pkmemorial@hypnosbeds.com

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Peter was always keen to help out at SHH fundraising events. This would involve setting up and clearing away before and after and at several Annual SHH Christmas Markets collecting entry money from visitors . Pictured above is Peter in action at the 2023 and 2024 Christmas Markets and taking part in SHH Quiz Nights in 2022 and 2025

Hypnos have permitted the display of SHH event boards at their showroom in Longwick Road, Princes Risborough for several years.The company was also one of the Golf Prize sponsors at SHH Charity Golf Day at Burnham Beeches Golf Club Wednesday 15th March 2023. Peter Keen was an enthusiastic player and enjoyed playing in the Speen and North Dean matches.

On May 2025 The Furniture Makers’ Company is the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishings industry presented Peter presented with their Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to the British bed and furniture industry.

The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented annually to a leader who has devoted their life to the furtherment of the furnishing industry and left an indelible mark on the trade. Peter was presented the award by the Lord Mayor, the Rt Honourable Alderman Alastair King DL, and Debbie Johnson, the newly installed Master of The Furniture Makers’ Company, at The Mansion House, London on Monday 12 April 2025. More information here

Fundraising for SHH - You too can help: If you would like to be involved in our fundraising events or have fundraising ideas, or would like to sponsor an event or donate a raffle prize please, Contact Gráinne Here Fundraising Challenge - Help raise money for SHH

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