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Daphne Kenniston Obituary
Daphne was born Feb. 8, 1917, in Waterville, the daughter of Joseph H. and Gladys Rose (Estes) Hall. She was a graduate of Waterville High School, class of 1934. Daphne married Malcolm N. Kenniston of Pittsfield, on June 6, 1943. She was an active member of the Pleasant Street United Methodist Church for more than 70 years.
She is predeceased by her parents, one brother and one sister.
Daphne is survived by her husband; two daughters, Nancy J. of Hallowell, and Patricia J. Davies and her husband, John, of Yarmouth; one son, Terrance Kenniston and his wife and special daughter-in-law, Linda, of Augusta; five grandchildren, one niece and three nephews.
There will be no visiting hours. Graveside services will be held in the spring at Friend's Cemetery, Fairfield Center.
Daphne has requested no flowers but instead has said "Send a Yellow Rose to a Friend."
The family would like to thank the staff at Gray Birch for their compassion and support.
Condolences may be expressed at http://www.lawrybrothers.com
Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 107 Main St., Fairfield; (800)660-2111.
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Steve Kenniston
March 14, 2025
I miss you Nana - hope you are with Gramps
Steve & Kim Kenniston
February 17, 2007
Nana,
Your loving grandson and daughter - Steve and Kim
patty sylvia
February 16, 2007
Daphne, I Will miss you Pete. We had a good time calling one another Pete. god bless love Patty your cna
Debbie Miles
February 16, 2007
Pat & John, Our condolences to you on the passing of you mom. We read about Daphne in the Kennebec Journal. With sympathy, Debbie & Ed Miles & family
Karen Loftus
February 15, 2007
My deepest condolences go out to Patty and everyone. Your mom was a grest lady and I will always remember her fondly.
Karen & Bob Loftus
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