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Kenneth Painter Obituary
PAINTER, Kenneth A., Sr. Kenneth A. Painter Sr., 55, of East Hampton beloved husband of Denise (Coughlin) Painter, passed away suddenly Saturday (May 20, 2006) at Hartford Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born November 2, 1950 in Middletown, son of Mildred (Henderson) Painter of Old Saybrook and the late Kenneth R. Painter, he resided in East Hampton for 31 years. He was employed by Pratt and Whitney Aircraft, Middletown. Ken was a member of St. Bridget's of Kildare Church, and Knight's of Columbus, Moodus. He was Past Commander and member of Fowler-Dix-Park Post 5095, VFW, East Hampton, a member of the Spectre Association and Elks Club, Westbrook. Ken served his country honorably as a crew chief in the U.S. Air Force aboard an AC130 Gun Ship during the Vietnam War. Ken was a loving, kind and selfless man who was devoted to his wife, children and grandchildren. Besides his wife of 34 years he is survived by his children, Reilly Cargan and her husband Christopher, Mairead Phillips and her husband Michael, Kenneth A. Painter Jr., Katherine Painter, Kevin Painter, Brian Painter, Moranda Painter, Tighe Painter, Tiffany Painter, Nicodemus Painter and Charles Painter; six grandchildren; three brothers, Frederick Painter and his wife Arleen, Steven Painter, and Thomas Painter; three sisters, LuAnne Clark and her husband Chris, Kristina Painter and Kathy Carterud and her husband Bob; his father-in-law, Francis Coughlin; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Rita and Rockford Gibbons, Ann and Red McKinney and Catherine and William Holmes; and his aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Friends may call TODAY 4-8 p.m. at the Spencer Funeral Home, 112 Main St., East Hampton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday 11a.m., at St. Bridget's of Kildare Church, Moodus. The Reverend Gregorie Fluet, Pastor will be the celebrant. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, East Hampton. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Painter Children's Educational Fund, C/O Liberty Bank, 29 Wm. Palmer Rd, Moodus 06469
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Painter
Kathy D'Amelio
July 4, 2006
Dear Denise and Family, I have wanted to write and express my deepest sympathies to you all. I have thought about you every day since that day in May when you lost your beloved husband and father. I thought of you today because the 4th of July always reminds me of the people who have served our country and of family. Ken served his country and he reminds us all about what "family" truly means. I ached in my heart for your loss. Please know that our family is thinking of you, and will continue to think of you and Ken, in our thoughts and prayers. With love, The D'Amelio's (Dan, Kathy, Andrew and Colin)
Jane and Brian Daniels
June 15, 2006
Dear Denise and family;
We were saddened to hear that Kenny had passed away. Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that you and the rest of your wonderful family are in our prayers.
Tina Zenisky
June 7, 2006
Reilly & Family. I am very sorry for your loss.
Mike & Karen Foley
May 30, 2006
Denise and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Ken. Our prayers are with you.
Brenda (Scott), Chris, Sean and Ryan Woodard
May 26, 2006
Denise and Family,
I have put this off because I am uncertain what to say. I wish I could be there to show my support for all of you during this difficult time. I know that the love you have always shared as a family will keep you going through the next little bit. I want you to know that I have said and continue to say prayers for all of you. There is nothing else I can say except how sorry I am for your loss, Ken was a great man.
Love and God Bless,
Marie Ferguson
May 24, 2006
Mairead,
you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, we're so sorry to hear of your loss.
Cheryl (Crowley) Derring
May 23, 2006
Denise & Family...
It was such sad news to hear of your loss. Ken is a great man with an enormous heart. He will be thought of often and missed much.
Karen (Crowley) Rullo
May 23, 2006
We were deeply saddened to hear about Ken. He will be missed by so many people and I hope you will find comfort in your memories and bond as an amazingly strong family.
Our prayers are with you - Bob, Karen, Olivia, and Thomas
Chris Sexton
May 23, 2006
Dear Painter family,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences.
Christy Olson
May 23, 2006
Dear Mairead and Family,
Please know how sorry I am to hear of your loss. You and your family are certainly in my thoughts during this difficult time.
With love,
Doreen (Sweeney) Anderson
May 23, 2006
Denise and Family,
Hopefully, all of the wonderful, precious memories you have of Kenny will give you peace, comfort and strength during this most difficult time in your lives.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, and may that also be a source of comfort to you.
Love,
Doreen and Jim Anderson
Jeff&Carleen Strang
May 23, 2006
Are sincere sympathy to all, Kenny was a good friend of ours here at work, he always talked about his family,He had such love for you all. May God Bless you, Jeff &Carleen Strang
Linda Horan
May 23, 2006
Dear Kathy, Bob and Family,
We were saddened to learn of the death of your brother. Your in our hearts at this sad time. Love, Linda and Gerald
Sarah Gibbons
May 23, 2006
I am sorry I could not be home to be with you all. My thoughts are with you all today.
Jeff & Carleen Strang
May 23, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, Kenny was a great friend of ours at Pratt and he always talked about his family. He was a loving kind friend to all. God Bless
Jeff and Carleen Strang
Debbie (Crowley) Blackman
May 23, 2006
Sad to hear about Kenny. Denise, my thoughs are with you.
Rowan Monington
May 23, 2006
With deepest sympathy.
Anne Apel
May 22, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this difficult time. Kenny was a great guy and will truly be missed. We are glad you got to spend a little time in Florida with us. Thank goodness for bad weather in Connecticut ... it gave us a little longer visit!
Love, Aunt Anne, cousin Andrea and 2nd cousin Sarah
Nancy & Jack Szymaszek
May 22, 2006
Denise & Family
Our family extends our sympathy to you all. Please know your in our thoughts and prayers
Bob and Helen Russo
May 22, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to the Painter family during this time of deep sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Please call us if there is anything at all we can do to make things go easier during your time of grief. Ken will be remembered always for his good nature and love of family.
Tricia & Guy Landry
May 22, 2006
Ken was the embodiment of love and kindness...Denise and Family, we pray that fond memories bring you peace during this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are blessed to have known such a man!!
Ellen McLaughlin
May 22, 2006
Denise and family;
Just wanted to let you know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
God bless,
Ellen, Mike, Peter, Allison, Stephen and Sarah McLaughlin
Catherine Faulkner
May 22, 2006
Denise and Family. Words are not enough to express our sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family
Marie Olson
May 22, 2006
Mike and Mairead,
You and your family are in my prayers. Losing a loved one brings tears of sadness and heartache. Try to remember the happy times and special moments with your Dad.
Danielle Charette
May 22, 2006
KJ and Mairead...and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May happy memories keep you strong during this difficult time.
Love Danielle
Jim & Betty McKinney
May 22, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Darlene Sweeney-Solomson
May 22, 2006
Denise and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We know how hard this has been on all of you. Please know that all the "cousins" are here for you and praying for you. God Bless you all!
Love, Darlene and Raymond
Tom & Marilyn Crowley
May 22, 2006
Denise and Family, we want to say how sorry we are for your loss, we know the ache you feel. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Tom and Marilyn Crowley
Lynn,John, Shane, Summer & Chad (Crowley) Esseff
May 22, 2006
To The Painter Family,
We wanted to send our love and prayers to you all. I realize that most of you will have little knowledge of who we are but I know that your mom will be apply to explain to family relation. From my family to yours all of our thoughts and prays go out to you. You dad was a great man and always made me laught.
With Love,
Ronnie and Dave Roe
May 22, 2006
Dear Denise and Family, Dave and I and are so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. We will always have wonderful memories of the times we spent together. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Christine Lumbra
May 22, 2006
Reilly & Family -
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Janet Gadomski
May 22, 2006
Mairead,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Karen Peszynski Clark
May 22, 2006
From my family to all of yours, our hearts are with you during this very difficult time.
Russell & Sheila Oakes
May 22, 2006
Denise & Family - Our prayes are with you. Love, Russell & Sheila
Pat & Bo Lyman
May 22, 2006
Denise, Reilly, Mairead, KJ, Katherine, Kevin, Brian, Moranda, Tighe, Tiffany, Nicodemus & Charles,
Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you. May the memories of Ken’s laugh and good nature carry you through this difficult time. Denise, we will treasure the evening we spent recently having dinner at the Lake House and can’t thank you enough for making that happen. A better man we have never known. “…only the good die young.”
Pat & Bo Lyman
Lisa Perry
May 22, 2006
I worked with Ken and he was a very sweet man. I want you all to know that he was very proud of all his children and grandchildren. Denise you seem like a very special lady from the stories he told.
Rocky, Rita, Sarah, Steven Gibbons
May 22, 2006
There are not enough words to express how sad we are and how much you will be missed, not only by your family but by your extended family and friends. We know that you are with your Dad, Nana and all the rest of the family and friends that have gone before you. We love you and miss you.
wendy & paul adamowicz
May 22, 2006
To the Painter family,
We are very sorry to hear about Ken
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.Ken was a very kind man.
Always willing to help anyone.
God bless you all.
Wendy & Paul Adamowicz
Stephanie Eschenauer
May 22, 2006
Mairead, Mike, Maddie, Coen & family:
Our deerest sympathies are with you right now during this difficult time. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers and if you need anything we are here for you.
Love & friendship always,
Steph & Joe
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