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Gerald Kennard Obituary

Gerald Kennard
1941 - 2017
SKOWHEGAN - Gerald Kennard, Sr., 75, passed away Jan. 26, 2017, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. He was born Nov. 8, 1941, in Caribou, the son of Grace L. Worth.
He was educated in the schools of Norridgewock and in 1979 married Eva Currier in Madison. He enjoyed many years of carpentry work with his brother, Stanley. He was employed for many years by Indian Oil, D.W. Small, and Irving Oil. Gerald enjoyed spending time with family and friends, fishing, hunting, canoeing, 4-wheeling, camping, and dancing. His favorite past time the last couple of years was mowing the field at camp with Eddie.
Gerald is survived by his wife of 37 years, Eva Kennard; son, Gerald Kennard, Jr. and wife Tammy of Skowhegan, daughter, Andrea Carrier and husband Jimmy of Skowhegan; brother, Johnny Kennard and wife Dolly of Madison; grandchildren, Nichole, Bethany, Lucas, Camellia, Nicholas, Michaela, Zachary, Alysha, and Jason; six great- grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his mother, Grace Worth; two brothers, Stanley F. Kennard and Carlton Kennard; and stepson, Michael Heald.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at the Skowhegan-Madison Elks Lodge, 21 Silver Street, Skowhegan. Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott's Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, Maine 04976.

In lieu of flowers, friends
wishing may make donations in Gerald's memory to:
Somerset Humane Society
PO Box 453
Skowhegan, ME 04976 or:
Hospice of Somerset County
PO Box 3069
Skowhegan, ME 04976

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

Published by Central Maine on Jan. 31, 2017.

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Donna Wacome

February 5, 2017

Eva, so sorry for the loss of your husband. Thinking of you and your family. Sending prayers. Donna Wacome

Kimberley Baiko

February 1, 2017

Eva, I'm so sorry for your loss.

February 1, 2017

So sorry for Gerrys passing. He did most of the carpentry in my A-frame in Norridgewock. Had know him for years. God be with his family Sandy

Suzanne Carrier

February 1, 2017

Sorry for your lost

BILLY SHORES

January 31, 2017

A GREAT LOSS EVA PLEASE CALL ME AND LEAVE YOUR PHONE NUMBER....SO SORRY A GREAT LOSS.

France Crowley

January 31, 2017

Eva and family, My sincere sympathy to all of you. Truly shock to hear about Jerry pasting.
I worked with Jerry at Indian Oil, D.W.Small and Irving. He was a truly great guy. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Billy Sores

January 31, 2017

RIP MY GREAT FRIEND I WILL MISS.

patricic notrem

January 31, 2017

EVA deepest regrets for such a great loss. lost your number please call me 781 335 3601 781 985 6767 leave a message ill call u, Billy Shores

Joyce Shaw

January 31, 2017

Eva & family: so sorry to read of Gerald';s passing..May he R I P

January 31, 2017

Rest in peace my loving husband.

Glenda

January 31, 2017

Good night my friend...see you on the other side in day light..love

Peggy Guenette

January 31, 2017

So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing.

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