PRESQUE ISLE - Norma Kinney, 90, died Jan. 28, 2013 at the Presque Isle Nursing Home. She was born Aug. 21, 1922, the daughter of L. Oscar and M. Fern Flewelling.
She grew up in Easton on the family farm. She graduated from Easton High School and Husson College in Bangor. In November 1947, she married Vaughn Kinney also of Easton. Mrs. Kinney worked with her husband at Kinney's Men's Clothing store while also raising their children. She was a wonderful seamstress and did all the alterations for the store. She loved to interact with people. No one was ever a stranger. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Mrs. Kinney attended State Street Baptist Church for more than 50 years. She had served as a Sunday school teacher and Pioneer Girl leader. Of late, she was attending Presque Isle Wesleyan Church.
She is survived by two sons Gary and his wife, Lily, of Alexandria, Va., and Paul and his wife, Laurie, of Presque Isle, one daughter, Betty and her husband, Steve Playter, of Cadillac, Mich. She has four granddaughters, Wendy Playter of Geneva, Ohio, Jill and her husband, Dustin "Playter" Van Dyke of Bozeman, Mont., Anna Kinney of Alexandria, Va., and Jessica and her husband, Chris LaFave, of Presque Isle. She has two great-grandchildren, Bailey Van Dyke and Seth LaFave and one on the way. She is also survived by one brother, Floyd and his wife, Reta Flewelling, of Easton; and two sisters-in-law, Vera Cullins and Olivia Kinney; many nieces and nephews; and her longtime friends, Mona Blanchard, Margaret Adams and many other wonderful friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Vaughn; two brothers, Howard and Lawrence Flewelling; and a sister, Clara Cook; sisters-in-law, Lillian Flewelling, Alice Kinney, Doris Day, Inez Miller, Kay Kinney; and brothers-in-law, Sam Cook, Ralph Kinney, Wendell Kinney, Harold Kinney, Raymond Cullins, Max Day and Bob Miller.
Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle. A Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at Presque Isle Wesleyan Church, 387 Centerline Road, Presque Isle, with the Rev. Bud Fancy and the Rev. Bernard Brown officiating. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may donate in her honor to the Presque Isle Wesleyan Church Guatemala Mission Trip, P.O. Box 763, Presque Isle. Online condolences may be shared at www.duncan-graves.com.
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February 3, 2013
Mona Blanchard
I find it hard to put into words this loss of my special long time friend, I have 45 years of wonderful memories, some laughs and some tears, The Kinney's have been an extension of our family and will continue to be, my love and prayers to you Gary, Paul, Betty and you families. I love you all.
February 2, 2013
Ben Barr
To the family of Norma, and especially to my good friend Paul, and to Steve (I remember you from my days at UMPI when attending church at State Street) my sincere condolences on the passing of Norma. May she rest in peace.
February 1, 2013
Judy Doak
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
January 31, 2013
Dana/Bettie MIller
Condolances to you as a family ... may God be with you.
January 31, 2013
Linda DeMerchant
Paul,
So sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a special lady that I enjoyed getting to know when she was at the store. Rememeber all the wonderful times you had with your mom, and she'll always be in your heart.
Deepest Sympathy
Linda DeMerchat
January 31, 2013
Kim Field
So sorry to hear of Norma's passing. She was a great lady and will be sadly missed. We always enjoyed talking to her when she came to the Dead River office. She would have us all laughing before she left. May your memories bring you peace and forever hold a place in your hearts.
January 31, 2013
Lou and Louise Calabrese
Dear Paul,
Lou and I send our deepest sympathy. We got to meet your mother, when we lived at 71 Dyer St. when she'd come by and check out what was left behind by a tennant. Loved the talks we had, and the memories she shared with us. It's hard losing a mother... know we care. Sincerely, Lou and Louise Calabrese
January 31, 2013
Floyd & Family our thoughts are with you at thistime.Her & Vaughn aretogetheragain. She will be missed. Dwight & Sally
January 30, 2013
Tenlee Blanchard DiPierro
Gary, Paul, Betty and your families. I am sending you all love and prayers as you go through this difficult time. I find it hard to use only a few words to say how I feel about your mom. She was a very big part of my life, all of my life. She was my first Sunday School teacher when I was a toddler, a Pioneer girl pal when I was a pre-teen, and she and Vaughn spent so much time at our house. We always had such fun on the camping trips our families went on together. She was a wonderful, loving woman, and will be missed here on earth. Hugs to all of you!
January 30, 2013
Roger & Pamela Jardine
Paul and family,
We have many memories of your mother and Vaughn. We know they are now rejoicing together in heaven. May the Lord be your comfort in this time
January 30, 2013
Raylene Shaw
Paul & Family, we are sorry for your loss. Norma was a wonderful lady and we so enjoyed seeing her come into the store & sharing stories with us all. She will be missed dearly. We wish you pesce to bring you comfort and loving memories to hold forever in your hearts. Raylene & Barry Shaw
January 30, 2013
Conrad & April Caron
Paul and family, So very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Know that you will be in our prayers as you go through this most difficult time. May you feel the Lord's surrounding you as you grieve. God Bless you.
January 30, 2013
Durward & Lorraine Huffman
Dear Paul and family,
We were saddened to learn of Norma's passing. Our deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one. She was blessed with a long and productive life. May your memories of her help bring peace and comfort now and as time passes. Lamentations 3:22-23 reminds us that "Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning;..."(NIV) May God's love and compassion provide special comfort and peace at this time.
Sincerely,
Durward and Lorraine
January 30, 2013
Kim Flewelling
Betty, Paul, and Gary,
I am saddened by the news of Norma's passing. I pray that your grief will soon be replaced by a peace beyond your understanding. May God strengthen you as you endure this sorrow.
Love,
Kim Flewelling and Family
January 30, 2013
David and Gina Eggert
Dear Kinney Family,
We are sorry to learn about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
January 30, 2013
Lisa Flewelling-Haney
Dear Floyd and Family, So sorry to hear of Norma's passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time... Love you..
January 30, 2013
Brenda Ashley Segura
Gary, Paul and Betty..
I can remember where your parents sat in church, and in my mind's eye, I see them as they were many, many yrs ago.
She certainly had a very long life, like our grandmother did. Though I didn't know her personally, I certainly knew of her and your family. I'm sure that you have many memories to cherish..May God bless all of you, especially at this time.
Brenda Ashley Segura
January 30, 2013
Robin Underwood
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
January 30, 2013
Karen McGrath
So sorry for the lost of your mom Paul. She always had a special place in my heart. She was a wonderful lady that loved everybody.RIP Norma we will miss you.
January 30, 2013
Connie (Sperrey) Godin
Betty, Paul and Gary,
I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was definitely a wonderful lady. Whenever I saw her in town I always remembered "us kids" having fun at our family camps at Robinson. I know you have many pleasant memories of your Mom to help you through this tough time. Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers.
January 30, 2013
Robert Graves
Gary, Paul and Betty I am very sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I have fond memories playing at your home as a kid, the great garden your mom and dad kept and all the snack your mom made.
January 30, 2013
Margie (Benn) Huffman
Many fond memories of Vaughn and Norma with my parents. We look forward to the reunion in Heaven someday. May God give you comfort during this time of loss. God bless you.
January 30, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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