Edward "Red" KENNEY Obituary (1934 - 2008)

Edward "Red" Charles Kenney, 73, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2008, in Lake Havasu City. He was born to William and Rose (Moore) Kenney, on June 9, 1934 in Boston, Massachusetts.Before arriving in Lake Havasu City, Red was the owner of Sir, Inc., Chelsea, Massachusetts, Susan's Sales, Tewksbury, Massachusetts and Lady Helena Sports Wear, Staten Island, New York. Red moved to Lake Havasu City from Tewksbury, Massachusetts in 1979. He worked for the City of Lake Havasu for 20 years, during which time he served nine years as president of the employees association. He was a Past Commander of Coeur De Lion Commandery of Medford, Massachusetts, Past Master of Havasu #64 Masonic Lodge, Past President of Lake Havasu Shrine Club and a charter member of the Eagles of Lake Havasu City. After his retirement in 1998 Red pursued an active interest in family history, and enjoyed extensive travel. Red is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie; Daughters, Cheryl (Kenney) Wormwood, of Billerica, Massachusetts; Susan Kenney of Lake Havasu City; Sons, Edward Kenney Jr., of Somerville, Massachusetts; Paul Fallon and his wife Sheila of Navarre, Florida; Joseph Fallon of Lowell, Massachusetts; Kenneth Smith of Whitewater Lake, Wisconsin; Thomas Smith of Boise, Idaho; and Michael Smith and his wife Tatyana of Lake Havasu City; grandchildren Edward 3rd, Sarah, Samantha, Joseph, Keri, Chase, Kashmir, Kasandrah, Karyssa, Brendan, Sheralyn and Ella and 2 great grandchildren Kyle and Jacob. He was preceded in death by his son; Stephen Fallon of Massachusetts.Red showed extraordinary and unconditional love for friends and family in countless ways every day of his life. He will be greatly missed.A Memorial Service will be held at Mount Olive Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. Words of wisdom and inspirations will be expressed by Pastor Greg Mannel.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Red's name to a charity of your choice or The Cancer Association of Havasu, 2126 McCulloch Blvd, Suite 5 (in The Shambles), Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403.Condolences and thoughts can be made to his family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory