YARMOUTH — David Emerson Kenney, 87, of Yarmouth, died peacefully at his home April 26.

He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Doris and Harold Emerson Kenney. He grew up in Newton Center, Massachusetts and served as a Navy AirCorps gunner on a PB4Y2 in World War II.

Since 1928, most summers were spent with family on Cousins Island. In 1950, he married Mildred Luckhardt in the Cousins Island Chapel, the first wedding held there in 25 years.

His career was in Bridgeport, Connecticut, first in radio broadcasting and then in banking. He was also a member of the University of Bridgeport faculty. Civic clubs included Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce, Junior Achievement advisor, president of the Bridgeport Kiwanis Club, and president of the Bridgeport Chapter of the American Institute of Banking. He served as a deacon in the Bridgeport United Congregational Church and then for many years served as chairman of the Cousins Island Chapel.

In 1982, he and his wife relocated to Yarmouth to be near their cottage on Cousins Island. His new interests included collecting marine antiquities and restoring old prints. He was active in the Yarmouth Historical Society and worked part time at Pillars.

He was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Carolyn Kenney Low; and most recently by his beloved grandson, Andrew David Kenney on April 12.

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He is survived by his wife, Mildred, of almost 64 years; son, Bruce and wife, Holly Kenney; daughters, Betsy and husband, Michael Clark, of Yarmouth and Marianne and husband, Tom Smith; grandchildren, Sarah, Breta, Tyler, Emily and Jacob; as well as many caring nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held in the Cousins Island Chapel on May 3, with the Rev. William Gregory officiating.

Those wishing to contribute to his memory may send donations to the Cousins Island Chapel, P.O. Box 191, Yarmouth, ME 04096 or Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 U.S. Route 1, Suite 1, Scarborough, ME 04074.

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