NEWPORT and CORINNA – Kenneth R. Emerson, 83, died Nov. 30, 2009, surrounded by his family at his Newport residence after a short illness. He was born Sept. 8, 1926, in Stetson, a son of James A. and Zelda A. (Sweet) Emerson. Ken attended Corinna Union Academy leaving halfway through his senior year to serve his country in the 82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army. Because of the call of duty, he didn’t receive his high school diploma until June, presented by his daughter, Terrie Lee, with the graduating Class of 2009 at Nokomis Regional High. After serving his country, he owned and operated a service station in Corinna for a number of years. He then drove truck for Eastland Woolen Mill and later for Lyle Pierce, Inc. with the citizens band radio handle, “Deputy Dog.” In 1971 he graduated from Maine Criminal Justice Academy, Augusta, and was a Penobscot deputy sheriff until his retirement in 1996. During this time, he also leased Newport Golf Course, Old Newport Road. He was a member of Corinna American Legion and a 25-year member of Corinna Fire Department. Ken and Charlene also enjoyed the winter months at their residence in Zephyrhills, Fla., enjoying special times with friends and family. Dad loved to play golf. It was his lifelong hobby. He had shelves of trophies, including five holes-in-one! He was a man of few words but wouldn’t miss an opportunity to crack a joke or play a prank. He especially loved to tease his grandchildren. They lovingly named him “The Ole Buzzard.” We love and greatly miss him, but we draw strength and comfort knowing that he is now with his heavenly Father. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Charlene (Buck) Emerson of Newport; daughter, Terrie Lee (Emerson) Murray and husband, James “Butch,” granddaughter, Shana and husband Alton Anderson, great-granddaughter, Lauryn, great-grandson, Aidan, of Corinna, and granddaughter, Michelle and husband, Justin Paradis, of Corinna; son, Allen Lee Emerson, grandson, Brandon, of Sangerville, and grandson, Kyle, of Dexter; son, James P. Emerson and wife, Susan, granddaughter, Heather and husband, Dale, great-granddaughters, Jasmine and Kelsey, and great-grandson, Devin of Corinna; daughter, Carleen (Emerson) Davis and husband, Daniel, granddaughter, Ashlee of Corinna, grandson, James and fiancee, Cheryl, great-granddaughters, Samantha and Alyssa of Dexter, granddaughter, Suanne and husband, Ara “Tiger” Cookson, great-granddaughters, Danielle and Sara and great-grandson, Hunter, of Corinna, grandson, Ryan and fiancee, Melanie, great-grandsons, Ryan and Dustyn, and great-granddaughter, Maddisyn of Cambridge, and grandson, Dusty “Daniel II” of South Carolina; brothers, Seth Young of Florida and Charles Young of Corinna; niece, Jackie Emerson of Corinna; and two special granddogs, Ranger and Ozzie. He was predeceased by his father, James; mother, Zelda; and brother, Jerome A. Emerson of Corinna. Friends and family may call 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main St., Newport. Refreshments for friends and family will be served 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday at American Legion Hall, Maple Street, Corinna. A private family interment will be held at a later date at Morse’s Corner Cemetery, Corinna. In lieu of flowers, the family requests all donations be made in Kenneth’s memory to Tri-County Technical Center – TCTC, care of Lori Rosebush, 14 Abbot Hill Road, Dexter, ME 04930, to benefit the law enforcement and truck driving programs. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
KENNETH R. EMERSON
