Kenneth N. Griffiths

1930 - 2015

Kenneth N. Griffiths Aug 18, 1930 – Apr 23, 2015 DANIELSON – Kenneth N. Griffiths, 84, of Danielson, died Thursday in Stoughton, MA. He was born in South Killingly at home on August 18, 1930, son of the late Nelson and Helen (Grinnell) Griffiths. Kenneth was the husband of Carol (Weineck) Griffiths, they were married on June 25, 2012 and prior to that Barbara B. Griffiths; they were married in East Killingly on February 6, 1954. Kenneth was enlisted in the army of occupation in Germany after WWII. He was a founding member of the South Killingly Fire Department, and owned his own construction business, building over 60 local homes over the years, as well as being a driving force in various projects at his children's homes over the years. He also jointly owned and operated Kenbar Acres Natural Foods for twenty-eight years. He was an organic gardener, farmer, enjoyed running his saw mill and making maple syrup. He is survived by his second wife Carol Griffiths, sons Kevin S. Griffiths and wife Paula of Danielson, Bruce G. Griffiths of Danielson; daughter Lynn E. Griffiths and husband Michael Lam of Thompson; brothers Nelson Griffiths of Orlando, FL and David Griffiths of Danielson, as well as sisters Diana Russell of Geneva, NY and Roberta Dorr of Canterbury, CT. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and will be sadly missed by his beloved dog Penny. He was predeceased by his wife Barbara Griffiths, brothers Roy Griffiths and Southward Griffiths. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, April 27, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at The Danielson Church of the Nazarene, 440 Westcott Road, Danielson. Burial will follow in South Killingly Cemetery with full military honors. Calling hours will be held in Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main Street, Danielson on Sunday evening, April 26, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Donations in his memory may be made to the 4 H Foundation, Taft Pond Road, Abington, CT 06230, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or The Danielson Church of the Nazarene.