THOMPSONVILLE — Kenneth William Chatfield, 71, of Thompsonville, formerly of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, at his home with his wife and two oldest daughters by his side. Ken was born on Jan. 19, 1935, in Detroit.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman, but was most fond of the lakes and rivers, taking time to pontoon and canoe when ever he could. He loved his family and did as much as he could with them when he was able.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; five children, Sherry (Mike) Dixon, Shelly (Pat) Chatfield, Karen White, Kenneth Chatfield Jr. and Kelli Russeau; and three stepchildren, Doug (Mary) Rodriguez, Jacquiline (Jeff) Mix and Dana Rodriguez. Also surviving are grandchildren, Mack, Jennifer, Kimberly, Christopher, Tracy, Jodi, Tara, Greg, Lisa, Brandon and Cody; step grandchildren, Michael D., David, Danielle, Ayla, Hanna, Brionna and Coda; and also 11 great-grandchildren.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, William and Geraldine Chatfield, and a daughter, Terry Lynn.
A family memorial service is planned for next spring.
Those wishing, are asked to remember Kenneth by making a donation to Munson Hospice or Munson Hospice House.
The family has entrusted arrangements to the Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Bear Lake.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
