Kenneth J Avery Jr.

Perry – Kenneth J. “Sonny” Avery Jr., 70, beloved husband of Ivie passed away on April 19, 2007 after a courageous battle with Leukemia. He was born on December 25, 1936 in Eastport to Kenneth J. Avery Sr. and Pearl (Leighton) Avery. During his lifetime, he worked at many different jobs but his favorite was the 16 years he spent at S.L. Wadsworth. Following his retirement, he kept busy with mowing lawns and plowing snow. Sonny looked forward to his daily visits to the Baycity garage to visit “the boys”. Kenneth was predeceased by his brother George, his parents, and brothers-in-law Joe Troiani and Billy Monteer. He is survived by his devoted wife of 39 years, Ivie (Johnson); his sisters, Betty Troiani and Shirley Monteer; his in-laws, Ferne and Gates Johnson as well as brothers-in-law, Bob and Carla Johnson, Dana and Ruby Johnson, and Loring and Pam Johnson; several nieces, nephews, and aunts; a special aunt Edna Avery; and his two “little girlfriends” Riley and Wren Fraser who brought him so much joy and love during his illness. He will be sadly missed by his many friends and family. Friends may call 6 – 8 p.m. Saturday at Mays Funeral Home – Flagg Chapel, 72 High St., Eastport. A Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with Pastor Sheldon Keezer officiating. Burial will take place in Bayside Cemetery at a later date. No flowers please. Donations in Sonny’s memory may be made to the CancerCare of Maine, 489 State St., Bangor, ME 04401.


Memorials:
CancerCare of Maine, 489 State St., Bangor, ME 04401


Cemetery:
Bayside Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Eastport, ME 04631 (map/driving directions)



Visitations:
6:00PM to 8:00PM on Saturday, April 21st, 2007 at Mays Funeral Home - Flagg Chapel (map/driving directions)



Services:
2:00PM at Mays Funeral Home - Flagg Chapel on Sunday, April 22nd, 2007 (map/driving directions)