OBITUARY: John R “Jack” Kenyon, 83

Below is an obituary from Dolan Funeral Home:

LUNENBURG, MA — John R. “Jack” Kenyon, 83, of Lunenburg, MA, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, surrounded by family, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Leominster.

He was the beloved husband of Joyce L. (Leedberg) Kenyon, with whom he would have celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on March 25, 2026.

Born in Lowell, MA, Jack was the son of the late Herbert Kenyon and Anna (Flood) Kenyon. He was a graduate of Lowell High School, Class of 1959.

Jack retired from Pepsi Cola in Wilmington, MA, where he worked for many years. A former resident of Westford, he was a member of the Westford Jaycees and a former parishioner of St. Catherine’s Church.

He enjoyed simple pleasures, including spending time with his family, playing Keno, solving crossword puzzles, and playing Words with Friends.

In addition to his wife, Jack is survived by his children: John Kenyon Jr. of Lebanon, NH; Gerald Kenyon of Lenoir, NC; Deborah and her husband William Narus of Lunenburg, MA; and Darcie and her husband Kenneth Ripley of Westminster, MA. He also leaves behind his sister Joanne “Joan” Kenyon of Louisville, KY, and his sister-in-law Agnes Kenyon of Lowell, MA.

Jack was a devoted grandfather to seven grandchildren and a proud great-grandfather to five great-grandchildren. He is also fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his siblings: Herbert Kenyon Jr., Arthur Kenyon, Carol Bonenfant, and Ruth Kenyon.

FUNERAL NOTICE

John R. Kenyon, Lunenburg died July 16, 2025. Visiting hours Monday, July 21, 2025, from 4-7pm at DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX STREET, N. CHELMSFORD, MA. Funeral Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 11am at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial in Fairview Cemetery. Memorials may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com.