DEXTER – Vernard L. McKenney, 83, died peacefully June 14, 2009, at his home with his family by his side. He was born Sept. 12, 1925, in Dexter, a son of Culbert and Flossie (Thompson) McKenney. He worked for Fay-Scott Machine Shop, Dexter, for many years and retired from Eastland Woolen Mill, Corinna. He was a member of Church of Christ, Pittsfield. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Margaret (Bates) McKenney of Dexter; three children, Richard McKenney of Corinth, Jane Hall of Dexter and Tamara Headlee of Texas; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents; an infant son, David; two brothers and a sister. Funeral services were held June 17 at Crosby & Neal, Dexter, with Clermont Spencer officiating. Burial was at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Penquis Foster Grandparent Program, P.O. Box 1162, Bangor, ME 04402. Those who wish may sign an online guest register and leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
VERNARD L. MCKENNEY
