Richard R Kinney

Pembroke – Richard R. Kinney, 85, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at a Calais nursing home. Richard was born in Perry on July 16, 1923, son of the late LeRoy and Cora (Flood) Kinney. He grew up in the Perry and Pembroke area and also lived in St. Albans and Hamden for a number of years, performing small engine repair and owning and operating Kinney Well Drilling. Richard also became a successful Electrolux Vacuum Cleaner salesman. Upon retiring, Richard relocated back to Pembroke. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pembroke where he served the Lord faithfully. Richard loved to sing the hymns, serve in any way he could and share the good news of salvation with others. Besides his parents, Richard was predeceased by his first wife, Elizabeth (Kilby) Kinney; his second wife, Hildreth (Whitney) Kinney; and two brothers, Forrest and Morris Kinney. Surviving are his son, Charles Kinney of Edmunds; four daughters, Marilyn Morang of Charlotte, Patricia Owen of Robbinston, Catherine Howe of Brewer, and Becky Guerette of Litchfield; two brothers, Marshall Kinney of Oakland, and Ernest Kinney of Poland Springs; two sisters, Lila Lyons and Eleanor Dolan, both of Florida; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport.


Memorials:
Donations in Richard’s memory may be made to the First Baptist Church of Pembroke, 692 US Route #1, Pembroke, ME 04666.


Services:
10:00AM at Pembroke First Baptist Church on Friday, October 3rd, 2008 (map/driving directions)