Kenneth R. Arnold

Kenneth R. Arnold, of Medina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2008 after a brief illness. Mr. Arnold was born in Medina at the family home, May 11, 1916, a son of the late George and Marguerite (Brooks) Arnold. A graduate of Medina High School, he served in the US Army during World War II in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. On August 8, 1941, he married the former Arlene Morrison and the couple were lifelong Medina residents. He was employed, as an electrician, by Orleans Electric, Bramer Electric and retired from Thomas J. Lipton Company in January, 1980. Many summers were enjoyed at the family cottage on Lake Ontario, which he helped his father build. He was a member of the Senior Citizens of Western Orleans and attended the First Baptist Church of Medina. Survivors include his wife of nearly 67 years, Arlene; four children, Robert (Joyce) Arnold of Tucson, AZ, Ronald K. Arnold of Medina, David (Karen) Arnold of Brockport and Joyce (Michael) Wright of Medina; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Doris Arnold of Middleport. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, James Arnold. Friends may call on Tuesday (2-4, 7-9 PM) at the Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. Pastor Peter Luffman will officiate at his funeral service on Wednesday at 2 PM at the First Baptist Church, 203 West Center Street, Medina. Interment will be in Boxwood Cemetery where military honors will be accorded by members of Butts-Clark Post #204, American Legion and Lincoln Post #1483, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church. On-line register book at www.cooperfuneralhomemedina.com.