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Kenneth McGraw Obituary

Kenneth M. McGraw, 76, beloved husband of Mary (McGurty) McGraw, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. He was born in West Hartford to the late George and Helen (Cleary) McGraw, and was a lifelong resident of Newington before spending his last few years in South Carolina with his family. Kenny was employed by Wesleyan University in Middletown for 32 years and was a member of the Newington Knights of Columbus. Kenny always loved entertaining his friends and family during the holidays and around the pool. He also enjoyed spending time landscaping and taking care of his lawn. Kenny was a devoted husband, father and a loving grandfather and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Kenny is survived by his wife Mary, his son and daughter-in-law Shaun and Concetta, his loving daughter Laurie, and his two beloved grandchildren Jonathan and Sophia McGraw. Kenny is also survived by his dear sister Joan Stanco and her husband Ted and many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Hospice of SC and his wonderful caretakers for all their love and support. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Newington CT Humane Society at www.cthumane.org/donate. Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial, 20 Bonair Ave. Newington are in care of arrangements. To share a memory with the family, visit www.duksa.net

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jul. 19, 2020.

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Jim and Pat Brozowsky

July 14, 2023

Mary we visit the cemetery-West Meadow-every year when we come to Ct. We stop by to see Kenny and many others and always thinking about you. Give a call when you receive this information. Jim and Pat Brozowsky 860 614-5624

Laurie

October 5, 2020

Happy Birthday Dad! I love you !

Jennifer Marszalek

August 6, 2020

Dear Mary-Jo and Family,
We just wanted to express our condolences on the loss of Kenny. He was a kind man who loved his family dearly. We will keep you on our thoughts and prayers. Give our love to your family. Jennifer, Dave Marszalek and Familt,

Lynne Boucher

July 28, 2020

We are so very sad to hear of Kenny's passing. Remembering all the good times, summer holidays and special Christmas celebrations! Forever in our hearts and prayers!
All our Love,
Lynne, Ray, Danny and Lindsay

Jim and Pat Brozowsky

July 23, 2020

Patty and I have known the family for years and were very sorry to hear of his passing. Our sincere sympathy goes out to Mary and the entire family. He certainly will be missed.

Elizabeth Sagan

July 19, 2020

Mrs McGraw and family Im so sorry for your loss. Kenny was my fathers (Gordon Worley) dearest friend! He will truly be missed.

Sharon Hurley Zalcman

July 19, 2020

Mary,
Deepest sympathy to you Shaun, Laurie, Joan and all of your family. Fond memories of Christmas past.
Sharon Hurley Zalcman

Doris (Blais) Bouffard

July 19, 2020

Mcgraw Family, very sorry to read about your loss. May Ken rest in peace.

Newington Memorial Funeral Home Duksa Family Funeral Homes

July 19, 2020

With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.

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