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Michael McKenna Obituary

Michael F. McKenna Plainville Michael F. McKenna, husband of the late Catherine (McGuiness) McKenna, died Saturday, Oct. 27, following a short illness, at the age of 60. Formerly of Taunton and Bourne, he was a son of the late Joseph and Helen (Castle) McKenna. A decorated U.S. Marine veteran of the Vietnam War, he worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Bourne for many years, retiring 15 years ago. Survivors include three daughters, Kelly A. McKenna and her husband Deo DeMarino of Plainville, Lori Demers and her husband Lenny Quindley of Middleboro and Jessica Radley and her husband Edward of Scarborough, Maine; a son, James Demers of Wareham; a brother, Charles McKenna of Taunton; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was brother of the late Joseph Buddy McKenna Jr., Robert Huck Farris and Freddy Farris. His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton, on Friday, Nov. 2, at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at St. Marys Church, Taunton, at 11 a.m. Burial will be at St. Francis Cemetery, Taunton. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours will be on Thursday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.

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Published by The Enterprise from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, 2007.

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JAMES AND ELAINE HOGAN

November 5, 2007

WE ALL MISS YOU DOWN HERE IN FLORIDA AND WISH YOU PEACE

Kelly McKenna

November 4, 2007

My Dad, My Bestfriend, I know your always with me!

Mike Casey

November 4, 2007

Mr. McKenna,
Sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the USMC in Vietnam. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
Mike Casey USMC '85-'89

Kevin & Kathy Martin

November 1, 2007

Our heart's go out to you all! We are sorry to hear about the loss.

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