Richard "Joe" F. Kenney

On Monday, January 9, 2023 Richard “Joe” F. Kenney, of East Andover, died at Concord Hospital.  He was eighty-one years old. He was born in Franklin, NH on December 17, 1941 to Richard and Dorothy (Fowler) Kenney of Franklin, NH. Joe attended Franklin High School and graduated in 1959. Following high school, Joe enlisted in the Navy for four years where he served on aircraft carriers. Joe married Normalee July 4, 1964, and always joked saying that he lost his independence on Independence Day.

Joe was employed at Webster Valve for 39 years as a Senior Materials Manager and retired in 2002. He was a member of the MENSA society and a loyal member of the Elks Club in Franklin.  

Joe was an outdoor enthusiast. He enjoyed hunting in Vermont and NH, spending many enjoyable trips at the hunting camp in VT with his hunting buddies. Joe loved Highland Lake. In his younger years he enjoyed fishing on his little green boat, sailing on his catamaran, and swimming in front of his camp. Later, Joe graduated to the pontoon boat where he enjoyed comfortable seats and a built-in cooler for his fish! Joe was generous and gave both fish and fresh vegetables from his garden to others.  Following Joe’s retirement, he enjoyed watching cooking shows on TV and trying new recipes. He was always an avid card player of both cribbage and kitty whist. 

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Normalee, his sister, Shelia (Kenney) Snyder and his niece Lisa Snyder. He is survived by his brother, Wayne Bruce and Michelle Kenney of Hooksett, NH, niece Laurie Barker of San Rafael, California, and nephew Eric W. Snyder of Hampton Beach, NH, his “daughter” and favorite cribbage opponent, Jolanda “Jo” Nederveld of Hudsonville, Michigan and girlfriend Ann Chabot of Belmont, NH.

A Mass celebrating Joe’s life will be held at 10 am on January 20, 2023 at St. Paul Church, 108 School St., Franklin, NH 03235. A burial will be in the NH Veterans Cemetery where Joe will be put to rest exactly 7 years to the day as his loving wife, Norma. A luncheon will follow the burial at the Elk’s Lodge 125 S Main St, Franklin, NH 03235. There are no calling hours.

            In Lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joe may be made to:  Pope Memorial SPCA, 94 Silk Farm Rd., Concord, NH 03301.

Thibault-Neun-Neun Funeral Home in Franklin is assisting with arrangements. For directions and an online guestbook, please visit www.neunfuneralhomes.com

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