Myron Mike C Kenney Jr. Obituary (1945 - 2017)

Mike Kenney, 72, of Skowhegan died Saturday at his home following a long illness. Mike was born in Pembroke on May 28, 1945, the son of Myron and Beatrice Kenney. He was educated in local schools and started working at an early age with his father as a logger and later as a snowmobile mechanic. On April 21, 1973 he married Edith Kenney. In 1974, they opened Mike’s Repair Shop and Mike’s Pony Rides. Mike was well known in his younger years as an accomplished snowmobile competitor, winning many races over two decades. Together with his wife they founded the local snowmobile club, the Skowhegan Sno Hawks, and spent many years working with club members creating and maintaining trails in the area. In addition to racing Mike’s hobbies included fishing, four-wheeling, and camping. He was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed the time he spent watching and traveling to the races. He enjoyed the time he spent with his grandchildren and created many wonderful memories for them over the years. He spent countless nights hosting card games and get-togethers and spending time with longtime friends, Ivan and Cheryl, and Jack and Sue. During the last year of his life, his companion, Mary Robinson, helped him remain at home and continue to do the things he enjoyed. Mike is survived by his companion Mary, his five children; Mark Perkins and his partner Christy, and his sons Dillon and Wyatt of Skowhegan; Timothy Perkins and his wife Ann and their daughters Elizabeth and Julia of Lewiston; Debra Lyons and her daughter Alexandria of Norridgewock; Brenda Kenney and her children Patrick, Cheryl and Kayla of Arizona; and Tina of Minnesota. He is also survived by his sisters Barbara Griffith of Skowhegan, Carolyn Bowring and her husband, Butch of Skowhegan; Judy Turner and her significant other, Junior of Freedom; Rita Corson and her husband, Jeff of Skowhegan and their children Nikki Pratt and her husband Lee, and Jessica Cote and her husband Matt; and Pamela Nixon of Skowhegan. Mike was predeceased by his parents, his wife Edith, and a daughter Betty Jean. A graveside service will be held on Sunday October 29, 2017 at 1 p.m. at the Southside Cemetery in Skowhegan, Maine, with a gathering to follow the service at the Tewksbury Hall, Island Ave, Skowhegan, Maine. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan, Maine.