Herbert A. Kenny III

I loved looking at all the pictures in Legacy. Arby had a great sense of humor and was very clever. He is remembered fondly by all.

I met Arby Kenny in the fall of 1957 when my family moved two doors north of his. I was 12 and he 14. Our shared passions in sailboats, the ocean, clever dialogue and high adventure drew us together immediately. Through the high school years we spent endless hours in each others company and he, as the older brother I never had, greatly influenced my view of life during adolescence. I saw his brightness and easy grasp of things admirable following his lead in many, many ways.

After high school we went separate ways in college, both taking sabbaticals and performed our patriotic chore in Viet-Nam returning to Manchester and our adult versions of life. This included a good deal of traveling so we met infrequently but when we did it was as though we’d never been apart. This marks the deepest and truest form of friendship I know of and I will always harbor the feeling that time presents no barrier to our bond.

My life is far richer for the fact of Arby Kenny and the love will yet be present when we next get together.

Arby was a large part of my life as a child. He helped to make me the man I've become. I will miss him every day for the rest of my life.

May 2, 2009

Arby was a familiar and friendly face at the Witch's Brew. He was always pleasant and polite. He was often working on a crossword puzzle or reading the paper.

I was glad I got to attend his memorial gathering today at the Witch's Brew. He will be missed by many. My sympathy to his daughters, sisters, other family members, and close friends. May his journey to Summerland be pleasant and peaceful.

I spent many a cold Sunday afternoon reading the papers with Arby at the Witches Brew in Salem and discussing current events. He was so smart with a fantastic sense of humor. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll never forget him.

Arby touched many lives and will truly be missed. I did not know him as well or for as long as others did, but it was always a pleasure talking with him.

I will forever treasure my memories of our discussions about books and the wood carving he made for my son.

My sincere condolences to the family, the world has lost a wonderful man.

I got to know Arby through his co-workers at the woodworking shop in Salem. I enjoyed many evenings of great conversation with Arby at the Witches Brew. He would always ask about my children and how they were doing. As an amateur woodworker I would always appreciate his advice. He was a unique spirit and I will miss him. My sincere condolances to your family with his passing. His success and skill as a craftsman and woodworker has created a legacy of many wonderful opportunities for everyone who knew him to remember him.

Herb Kenny was a classmate of mine at St. John's Prep (1957-1961) and we shared a common interest in the liberal arts while shying away from math and science. I had lost touch with him since then and I am very sorry to learn of your family's loss.

Arby made some lovely bookshelves for me--what a nice person -- please accept my condolences--

To the family of Arby Kenny my sincere condolences. I have known Arby for several years and would see him frequently after work in the Salem area. He was always pleasant and we had many conversations that usually put a smile on my face. He also knew my two young children by name and was always very nice to both of them when we would have lunch in Salem on weekends. He was truly a special person and it was a priviledge to know him.

Ann, Suzy and Family, you are in my thoughts. Arby had a wonderful easy-to be-with personality and a reputation for a clever sense of humor. He will be missed. In behalf of all the VanDell's, I send our condolences.

to the family of arby my most sincere condolences. i worked with arby here in salem for a couple years when we worked for roger hedstrom. arby was one of my best friends and we worked on alot of projects together. the two of us were very opinioated and had many lively discussions that always ended in laughing our heads off. i will truly miss him and the cloud of sawdust that always surrounded him. i have some pictures that your family might like and i'll put them on a disc or email them to you. my contact info is:
978-767-3226
[email protected] (all lower case)
again my sympathy to your loss

I remember a particular sail around the point from Black Beach to White Beach as a young child with Arby and my sister. It was a calm day, but I was still very scared...but was laughing up the stairs at 804 carrying his weights! Fondly, Teresa Waters o'Neil