Arnold Leighton Kennedy

KENNEDY, Arnold Leighton, 88, EASTON, at Presque Isle, March 2, 2011. Spring interment will be in Pine Tree Cemetery, Easton. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.

EASTON – Arnold Leighton Kennedy, 88, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, in Presque Isle. He was born on November 30, 1922, in Easton, the son of Wellington and Elsie Kennedy.

Arnold loved music and had his own radio show in the 1940’s. He kept several fan letters through the years. He played guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, harmonica, accordion, and spoons. He had a popular antique business on the Fort Fairfield Road in Easton for many years. Arnold was set in his old-time ways and appreciated the kindness of others. You would see him in his overalls getting the best buys at garage sales, eating at McDonalds, and driving very slowly down the Main Street in Presque Isle.

He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by three sisters: Edna Johnson, Erma Oakes, and Beatrice Hayden; and his brother, Edmond.

The family wishes to give special thanks to the staff at Leisure Village, Southern Acres, and caregivers at TAMC.

Funeral services were held 1 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2011, at the Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle, with Pastor Carlos deCruz officiating. Friends called from noon until the time of service at the funeral home. Spring interment will be in Pine Tree Cemetery, Easton. Those who wish may donate in his name to Southern Acres Boarding Home Activities Fund, P.O. Box 95, Westfield, ME 04787. Online condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com