Kenneth F. Nally, Sr., 72, of Circular Street, North Attleboro, died unexpectedly on Memorial Day – Monday, May 29, 2006 upon arrival at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. He was the husband of the late Carolyn Ann (Mullen) Nally to whom he was married on April 28, 1967 and who died on August 6, 2003.
Born in Newton, Massachusetts on July 28, 1933, he was a son of the late Edward S. and Catherine (Beryheidi) Nally. He was raised and educated in Newton where he was a graduate of Newton High School. He resided in Newton until moving to North Attleboro 40 years ago.
He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War era.
Mr. Nally was employed by the City of Newton, Massachusetts for more than 30 years having worked as the Superintendent of the city’s Waste Management Facility until his retirement at the age of 62.
He was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church, North Attleboro.
Mr. Nally had a longtime affection for “Snoopy” and enjoyed collecting memorabilia of the beloved Peanuts character.
An ardent fan of the Boston Red Sox, he also enjoyed gardening, stamp collecting and antiques.
He leaves three daughters: Beverly Higgins and Kathi Mullen both in South Carolina and Nancy J. Korslund in New Jersey; six sons: Arthur C. Kistner, Jr. in Alaska; Clifford Kistner of North Attleboro; Kenny Kistner in Iowa; Kenneth F. Nally, Jr. of North Attleboro; John Nally of North Attleboro and Jeffery Nally of South Boston; two brothers: Arthur J. Nally and Edward J. Nally both of Waltham; 17 grandchildren; 14 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late William E. Nally.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend funeral services with Veteran’s Honors on Saturday, June 3, 2006 at 10:00 AM in the “Memorial Chapel” of the DYER-LAKE FUNERAL HOME, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, end of exit go right, funeral home 3/4 mile on the left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro with the Rev. Robert Powell, Administrative Pastor of St. Mary’s Church, North Attleboro, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Attleboro Falls.
Private visitation for immediate family members with Veteran’s Honors will be held in the “Memorial Chapel” of the funeral home on Friday, June 2, 2006.
Children’s room available during visitation and funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart and Stroke Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701-4688.
To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit our on-line guest book located on the internet at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.