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Kenneth Pushard Obituary
Ken was a graduate of Gardiner High School. He was an Army veteran with service during the Vietnam War and an Army National Guard veteran.
He enjoyed football, baseball and the Augusta softball league. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping, and playing cribbage with his grandkids. He was a fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. He enjoyed the ocean, especially New Harbor. He was a member of the Gardiner Elks Club, Gardiner Eagles Club, and a member and past commander of the American Legion Smith-Wiley Post 4, Gardiner.
Ken was employed by the City of Gardiner for 20 years and was a volunteer member of the Gardiner Fire Department. He worked at BIW as a pipe cutter, retiring because of a disability.
He was predeceased by his parents; a son, Jay Roby; and a granddaughter, Kristen Smith.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Martha Reed Pushard, of Pittston; three children, Jeffrey Roby, Joy Smith and Jon Roby; three sisters, Patricia Chickering and husband Clarence, Tekla Truman, and Linda Cailler and husband Donald; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service with full military honors will be held at the New Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta on Thursday, June 9, at 10 a.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Pushard
Jason Hall
May 26, 2021
Thinking of you and your family left behind. Fond memories of you and Martha with my parents
Vickie Bussey
June 10, 2011
Uncle Kenny I missed your service yesterday and I know you would understand why. Alex had his one and only field trip scheduled for yesterday and I was signed up to chaperone. I wanted so much to be there for Aunt Martha, Mom and Aunt Linda as well as the rest of the family. However, you know how much loss we have all suffered thus far and I simply could not disappoint Alex -- for a little guy he's had more than his share of experiences with death and losing loved ones. I felt it best to keep our plans in tact and I will be sure to visit you each time I come by to visit Donnie!!! I love you and miss you....and Dad....and my loving husband Donnie. I hope the three of you are together and you have found Nana and Grandpa too! I know there are plenty of other wonderful friends and family there but you and those I mention are the most important to me now and forever!
Jason Hall
June 9, 2011
Martha and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know it has been a long time since we have all been together but I have many great memories of times with you, particularly of summers on our boat in Wiscasset. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Jason
June 3, 2011
Martha & Family, I am very sorry to hear of Kenny's passing. We will all think of him and miss him at Smithtown.
Sincerely,
Bill Roy & Sarah
Everett E. (Iggy) Larrabee
June 3, 2011
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Ken.
We had a lot of fun in high school and playing football together.
He was a good person.
I remember him as always having a smile on his face and a good word for everyone.
My thoughts are with his family at this time.
Rick Leighton
June 3, 2011
your thoughts are with you Martha
Gary A. Lovley
June 3, 2011
Martha and Family, I wasnt around Kenny during his bad times but have great memories of our friendship back in the good times.A great guy.
Lisa Truman Boucher
June 2, 2011
Uncle Kenny, may you rest in peace with all the loved ones who met you at the pearly gates. You will be deeply missed but never forgotten. Love you always, Lisa & Howard
bob hall
June 2, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Pushard family at this most difficult time.
Mona Allen
June 2, 2011
Martha, Joy, Jeff and Jon
Skeet and I wish to send our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.He stuggled with being ill for so long and now he is at peace.He has one very special angel there to greet him.
Sending love and hugs
Mona and Skeet
June 1, 2011
Martha, Clint and I are so sorry to hear of kenny's passing. We loved him will miss him,God Bless you and your family.
Peace be with you,Clint & Norma
Barbara & Alton Barter
June 1, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
chris albee
June 1, 2011
Martha,Joy and families,God bless you all!We are very sorry to know you have this pain,sadness and disappointment....
Love, Chris Albee and family
chris albee
June 1, 2011
Martha,Joy and families,God bless you all!
Love, Chris Albee and family
June 1, 2011
Martha & Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Kenny. I know he hadn't felt good for quite awhile. I will miss seeing him at IGA.
Take care of yourself. My prayers are with you.
Love,
Lynn Beaulieu
Sharilyn Uhl
June 1, 2011
Dear Martha & Family,
We are sadened to hear of Kenny's passing, and we will miss seeing him
when we go to Maine. We know how sick
he was, so pray that he is at peace.
With our Love and Sympathy,
Ron & Shari Uhl
Mike Truman
June 1, 2011
Aunt Martha please know you can call if there is anything I can do. He will missed greatly by alot of people. It was very sad news when I got the phone call, but we know he isn't suffering anymore. Remember he does have other loved ones with him.
Joyce Nelson
June 1, 2011
Tekla and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for the family, I pray this will be the last for a long time. Love, Joyce (Truman) Nelson
Sue Lawrence Vashon
June 1, 2011
Martha & Family, I am so sorry for your loss of Kenny. I remember all the great times we had growing up and all through our school years. Hold on to your memories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness.
Mary Jewett
June 1, 2011
I've known Kenny since we were small children growing up in/around the Lincoln Avenue area of Gardiner. The park was our playground. I recall him walking down to Quimby Field in his baseball uniform ready to take on the world. I'm going to miss seeing him around town and at the IGA. Most definitely I will miss his harassment and ability to make me laugh. He was a wonderful friend who cared about everyone even though he was so ill himself. I'm giving thanks he no longer has to suffer.
Linda Woodcock Rankins
June 1, 2011
Martha & Family,I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one may you take comfort in knowing that you now have a special Guardian Angel to watch over you and your family.Ken was such a kind and caring man And will missed by all.Sincerly,
June 1, 2011
I remember all the good times we had camping at the Birches.
Charlotte and Vic
Lynn Schriver Brown
June 1, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all! Wish I could be there to give you all a big hug! May God give you all the strength to get thru this difficult time! Love You all! Lynn
Mike House
June 1, 2011
Martha & Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I really enjoyed spending time with Ken at the clubs. He always had a smile on his face
and would tell me to set down....tell me what you been up too. He will be deeply missed but not forgotten. Guess Randy got someone to play cribbage with now.
Mark & Lori Gagnon
June 1, 2011
Martha & Family - we were saddened to read of Kenny's passing. I know he has been fighting for a long time with his health issues and will be in a much better place now. Our family was blessed to have had the years we had with you and Kenny at the Marina and know that we cherish our memories there. Much love and hugs to you.
June 1, 2011
Martha i am so sorry to hear about Ken
my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family
Howard Truman
Vickie Bussey
June 1, 2011
Uncle Kenny may you now rest in peace no longer dealing with the ails which slowed you down and challenged you each and every day. You are already dearly missed here on earth but I know I will see you again and I will find you with all our other loved ones who have also passed. Much love to Aunt Martha, Jeff, Joy, Jon and your sisters -- especially my Mom!! I love you!
Sheila Hinkley
June 1, 2011
Martha and Family my thoughts are with you. Kenny will be missed, we have had much fun over the years.
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