Gloria M. Kinney,

by Staff Star Herald
12 years ago

Gloria M. Kinney

  KINNEY, Gloria M., 79, FORT FAIRFIELD, at Presque Isle, September 3, 2013. Arrangements are in the care of Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, Fort Fairfield.

    FORT FAIRFIELD – Gloria M. Kinney, 79, wife of the late Harold W. Kinney, passed away Tuesday evening, September 3, 2013, at a Presque Isle healthcare facility, following a brief illness. She was born January 23, 1934, in Fort Fairfield, the daughter of Raymond Sr. and Rose (Guimond) McDougal.
    Gloria attended Fort Fairfield schools and was married to Harold W. Kinney on November 30, 1974. She was a lifelong communicant of the Parish of the Precious Blood, St. Denis Catholic Church, Fort Fairfield and had been employed at The Aroostook Medical Center, Presque Isle, in their housekeeping department for many years. Gloria enjoyed fishing, cooking, knitting and spending time with her friends and family.
    In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kinney was predeceased by her husband, Harold on April 9, 1995; one daughter, Carol D. Fuller on October 7, 1990; two brothers, Raymond McDougal Jr. and Larry McDougal; one sister, Helen Shock.
    She is survived by one son, John Johnson of Florida; and a dear friend, Ella Leighton of Fort Fairfield; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
    Friends called Saturday, September 7, 2013, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, 144 Main St., Fort Fairfield. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, September 7, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Parish of the Precious Blood, St. Denis Catholic Church, 147 Main St., Fort Fairfield, with Father Emile Dube celebrant. Interment followed at St. Denis Catholic Cemetery, Fort Fairfield. A time of continued fellowship with refreshments was held after the interment at the St. Denis Catholic Church reception area. Those who wish may contribute in memory of Mrs. Kinney to the Parish of the Precious Blood, St. Denis Catholic Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 625, Caribou, ME 04736 or to the American Lung Association of Maine, 122 State St., Augusta, ME 04330. Envelopes will be available at both the funeral home and church. Online condolence may be expressed at www.gibersondorseyfuneralhome.com.