Chauncey C. Kennison Sr.

COURTESY
CLAREMONT — Chauncey C. Kennison Sr., 91, of Barton Street in Claremont died Friday. D ec. 7 at his home following a period of failing health. He was born in Hardwick, Vermont on Aug. 6, 1927 the son of Clarence and Josephine (Williams) Kennison and had been a longtime Claremont resident. Chauncey was a World War II veteran, having served with both the U.S. Navy as a SeaBee for four years and the U.S. Army Infantry for six years. He had been employed as a pipefitter by Joy Manufacturing Co. in Claremont and later worked at Cold Regions Research Laboratory in Hanover as supervisor of contractors, most recently Goodwill.

Chauncey was religious and prayed regularly. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, playing computer games, watching and feeding the birds. He was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriot fan. He loved animals in general, especially his dog Tabby, who recently passed away. Chauncey was very patriotic and was a member or American Legion Post #22 in Lebanon and served as past commander of American Legion Post #29 in Claremont.

Members of his family include his wife, Marilyn (Mongeau) Kennison of Claremont; three sons, Christopher Kennison of Claremont; Chauncey C. Kennison Jr. of Claremont; and Robert Kennison; three grandchildren, Damon Russell of Georgia; Chloe Kennison of Springfield, Vermont, Greyson Kennison of Boise, Idaho; a niece, Nancy DelMastro, of Enfield; and many extended family members. He was predeceased by four sons, Randy, Steven, David, Dennis, three brothers, Vernon, Wendell, Ernest and three sisters, Mildred Roberts, Cecile Pariseau, and Iona Bisson.

There will be no visiting hours. Graveside services will be held at noon on Thursday, Dec. 13 in St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to a local SPCA or the charity of one’s choice. You are invited to share a memory of Chauncey with the family or leave a message of condolence in the family guest book at www.royfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roy Funeral Home and Cremation Service.