Chester N. Kennedy

KENNEDY, Chester N. Chester N. Kennedy, a resident of Brewster, MA, formerly of Plainville died Friday (March 14, 2008), at Cape Cod Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born August 2, 1928 in Milbridge, ME, attended Bangor High School and graduated from the University of Maine with a BS and Masters of Education. He enlisted in the Army in 1953, served during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1955 with the rank of Technical Sergeant. He enjoyed an extensive career in education, teaching business courses at the college level and working as a guidance counselor. He was also involved in business sales and active in local politics both in Connecticut and Cape Cod. His many interests included history, government, playing bridge, college basketball and going to auto races with his son. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia; son Steven Kennedy and wife Lucy of Wellfleet; he was predeceased by his daughter Susan; he is also survived by a brother, Dana of Milbridge, ME; a sister, Janice Doctor of South Portland, ME; one niece; one nephew and four grandnephews. A funeral service will be held at Christ Church Episcopal, Harwichport, MA. on Saturday, March 22 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Paralyzed Veterans Association, 7 Mill Brook Road, Wilton, NH 03086.