Kenneth William Stevenson (9 November 1949 – 12 January 2011[1]) was the eighth Bishop of Portsmouth in the Church of England.

He was at home at Cowes week or enjoying the hospitality of the Royal Navy, also moving among some of the most deprived communities in Britain.

"[11]In retirement, Stevenson continued to write[12] and give his support to fund-raising activities for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research, e.g. through musical events[13] and the artistic work of his daughter Alexandra.

[14] Stevenson died on 12 January 2011, his Independent obituary noting that "he was drinking champagne and listening to his favourite Bach only hours before his death".

[8] His brother-in-law the journalist and editor Stephen Glover wrote in The Guardian about Stevenson's death that "he accomplished it with good humour, courage and firm belief.