Obituary of John F. Kenyon

John F. Kenyon, 76, of Putnam, CT, died at home Sunday June 15, 2014 after a brief illness with his family by his side. He was the husband of Dorothy (Smick) Kenyon. He was born June 24, 1937 in Putnam, son of John and Kathleen (Watts) Kenyon. He was a construction worker, retiring early due to illness. John was an avid NASCAR fan and loved his John Deere Tractors. He leaves in addition to his wife Dorothy, his children, Todd Dexter and his wife Barbara; Shaun Kenyon and his wife Barbara; Debbie Kenyon; Jean Mayo; Kelly French and her husband Tim; Diana Lefebvre and her husband Mark Sr.; his brothers Tom Kenyon and his wife Sue; and Paul Kenyon, 17 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; three nieces, Misty, Wendy and Lisa; his care giver during his final days, his granddaughter, Catrina Kata. He was predeceased by his daughter Donna Tetreault and his sister Joan Kenyon. Calling hours will be Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, followed by a Graveside Service at 2:00 PM in St. Mary Cemetery, Providence Street, Putnam, CT. To share a memory with his family "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com