Clinton – George A. Kenney, Jr., 88, of Clinton, MA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, with his family by his side, after a period of declining health. He was predeceased by his first wife Ellen “Marie” E. (Hesketh) Kenney and his second wife Shirley (Colford-Bickford) Kenney.
George was born in Gardner, MA, on June 8, 1932, a son of the late George A. Kenney Sr. and Eleanor (Lynetta) Kenney. He was raised in Fitchburg, where he attended school. George enlisted in the United States Army on December 11, 1952 and bravely served his country in the Korean War. He settled in Hudson in 1960 and later moved to Berlin in 1982, before moving back to Hudson in 1998. He worked as a painter at General Motors Company for 27 years before retiring and was a long-time member of the Loyal Order of the Moose where he was the custodian for many years. George enjoyed shopping, spending time with his family, and summers in Wells, ME.
George is survived by his children, Colleen Rabaut and her husband Christopher of Detroit, MI, George A. Kenney, III of Fitchburg, MA, Robert B. Kenney and his wife Jane of Clinton, MA and Daniel J. Kenney and his wife Denise of Jackman, ME; 3 stepchildren, Cynthia Murphy of Hudson, Cheryl Bickford of Wisconsin and Timothy Bickford of Vermont; a sister Carol DelleChiaie of Florida and many grandchildren and Great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife Ellen “Marie” Euphemia (Hesketh) Kenney, his second wife Shirley (Colford – Bickford) Kenney and his stepson, David Bickford.
Calling hours will be held from 4pm until 7pm on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at TIGHE HAMILTON REGIONAL FUNERAL HOME, 50 Central St., Hudson, MA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 9 am at Saint Michael Parish, 21 Manning St., Hudson, MA; followed by a procession to Forestvale Cemetery for Committal Services and Military Honors.
