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Avon Palmer Kenison

1949 - 2013

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1949

DIED

2013

Avon Kenison Obituary

Avon Palmer Kenison Jr, 63, passed away peacefully in North Pole, Alaska on May 20, 2013.

Born July 25, 1949 in Pennsylvania, Avon grew up in Portsmouth, NH the son of the late Margaret and Avon Kenison Sr. He resided in NH, Colorado and the Monadnock Region for several years. He spent the last years of his life traveling throughout Alaska. He found his greatest solitude and peace when in nature. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, seeker of adventure, and loved hiking, camping, and skiing.

He his survived by his two children, Angel Smith of Newmarket, NH and Joseph Mitchell and his wife Heather Mitchell of Bracebridge, Ontario; brother Gunnar Kenison and his wife Claire Kenison of Barrington, NH; sister Mary Hanrahan and her husband Paul Hanrahan of Oregon; brother Daniel Kenison and his wife Rose Kenison of Wisconsin; grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sisters Alice and Kathryn Kenison and brother Francis Kenison.

A memorial service will take place at a later date. Please feel free to send private messages and condolences to [email protected]">[email protected]">[email protected]">[email protected].

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Monadnock Ledger-Transcript from May 30 to Jun. 3, 2013.

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Sheryl and Paul Power

June 1, 2013

So many good times with Avon over the past 30+ years. We will miss him and always remember him. Sheryl and Paul Power

June 1, 2013

So many good times with our friend, Avon. We will miss him. Sheryl and Paul Power

Kim Pendleton

May 31, 2013

Avon was quite a character. May he rest in peace.

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