Kenneth E. Bell

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MacDonald Funeral Home - Marshfield

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Marshfield, Massachusetts

Kenneth Bell Obituary

Kenneth E. Bell of Scituate, passed away on January 24 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy G. (Ladue) Bell. Dear father of Karen Dronzek and her husband Jack of Humarock. Loving grandfather of Jean- nette Dronzek of Marshfield, Richard Dronzek of Humarock and the late John Dronzek. Loving great grandfather of Noah, Jonah, Celia, and Jemma Wusteney. Dear brother of Ruth DiMarzio and her husband Alexander of Foxboro. Dear son of the late Robert H. and Della (Doucette) Bell. Kenneth was a very active member of the Marshfield Senior Center and V.F.W. He will be remembered for his generosity and kindness. Kenneth served in the US Army during WWII. Funeral from the MacDonald Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 3 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Christines Church, 1295 Main St., Rte. 3A in Marshfield at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be private. Contributions in Kenneths memory may be made to the Marshfield Council on Aging, 230 Webster Street, Marshfield, MA 02050. For online guestbook please visit our website, macdonald funeralhome.com.

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Published by The Scituate Mariner from Jan. 27 to Feb. 3, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Bell

6 Entries

jeannette dronzek

February 9, 2015

Friends and family- What a legacy of friendship, kindness and love my grandfather Ken Bell has left in his path. Husband of my grandmother Dorothy for 53 years, Loving father to my mom Karen, father –in-law to my dad Jack, brother to Ruthie, Emma, Barbara, Harold, Bobby and Al, Grandfather to John, Richard and me, great- grandfather to Noah, Jonah, Celia and Jemma, Godfather, Uncle Kenny or Uncle Dynamite to so many beloved nieces and nephews. A proud veteran of WWII and member of the VFW, life member of the Marshfield Yacht club and a most active member of the Marshfield Senior Center.
My grandfather's smile, handshake, helping hand, or hug were given with joy every day. He was truly the energizer bunny, who just got crazier after retirement. Most people relax, but with each decade, my grandpa was determined to get the most out of life. He went out and got a nice social job within months of retirement, learned to enjoy country western, dancing, helped my brother John with his landscaping business, regularly working till dusk. He could fix anything or at least try with a smile and a “don't worry - we can fix it”. He was always peeking under the hood of our cars or friends' first cars tinkering to get them to start. Our friends grew up calling him grampa too. He worked to maintain the perfect yard for my grandmother, helped me with my first house repairs and taught me to never give up. He was so proud of my mom when she became an EMT in Medway and followed every accident on the police radio. After losing my grandmother, He moved to Humarock with my parents. He quickly became an active community member, getting involved in the SHCA, Senior center, Yacht club and attending mass at St Christine's. When he became a great-grandfather, I was able to relive my childhood all over again, watching great grampa Sherm with my children. His energy level was the same if not greater.
He was a friend to all and as the years went by and he had to say goodbye to those he loved, he would pay his respects, take your hand and say well darling, we know where they are, have to keep going.
His car was a legendary welcome wagon full of candy, toys, computers, printers and photos of anyone and everyone he spent time with-all alphabetized in folders for when he met them again.
In his 70's and 80's He shared his joy of life with Edie, traveling and enjoying life. He was happiest loving those around him and doing for others. He learned all he could about computers and then gave his time to teach others. He loved to dance and the past couple of years enjoyed dancing in the bandstand in Hull on Sunday afternoons with his friend Miss Mary.
He attended all the great-grandchildren's performances and continued to visit my school each year for Veteran's Day. Family, Faith and Country were of the utmost importance. It was with pride that we watched my grandfather march in every parade in Marshfield, stubbornly avoiding the veterans' bus as long as possible. He was the one waving out of the window, grinning, barely able to sit still. Proud to have served our country, Ken was the king of catnaps, but always jumping up telling us if I sit too long, I might not get back up”.
We let go of his hands so that Grampa could take God's hands.
I would like to end with a quote from Hunter Thompson that truly sums up Ken's life here with us:

“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride! -Safe journey Grampa Sherm.

Jeanette Langlois

February 5, 2015

We will always remember Kenny for being friendly to all and a dancing maniac. Always active and pleasant to all. He will be missed. I wanted him to last forever. Lucky he stayed so long with us all.

Steven Ladue

February 1, 2015

My uncle Ken was the Best man I have ever known. Never saw him mad,always helping.He will be missed.

David Burns

January 31, 2015

Ken was a great person and friend he will be sorely missed by everyone who knew Ken. My sincere condolences. Dave Burns

Winnie Knight

January 30, 2015

Bell Family ,
Ken was a wonderful man , he will be missed by all!!
Always looking out for his friends
With sincere sympathy,
Winnie Knight

Gail Catalano

January 29, 2015

Ken was one of the nicest and kindest people at the Senior Center.....he always lent a helping hand to anyone who asked..He will be truly missed..a sweet gentleman...may he rest in peace...

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