Hermon - Kenneth V. Cousins III, 70, died at home on July 8, 2016 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 23, 1945 in Bangor, the son of Kenneth V. and Nina (Osnoe) Cousins Jr.
Ken graduated from Hermon High School, Class of 1963. He was a member of the basketball, baseball, cross country teams, and was voted most athletic. Ken graduated from the Massachusetts Trade School with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He married his high school sweetheart, Diana Goodwin, and they were fortunate to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on April 9, 2016
.
Ken was a member of the Kenduskeag Masonic Lodge #137 for 48 years. He was an excellent golfer, avid fly fisherman, volunteer youth basketball coach, little league umpire, planning board chairperson, school board member, artist, master at woodworking and master at everything he accomplished.
Ken was a Mechanical Engineer at Improved Machinery Inc., Dynatic Corp, St. Regis Paper Co., Champion Paper Co., and International Paper Co., where he retired after 36 years of service. He became the Maintenance Planning Supervisor which he held for 25 years. Phil Luzier of International paper said “Ken was the best maintenance planning supervisor in all of International Paper Corp”. This says it all about this man. He also designed houses for Sherman Homes.
Ken was humorous, and was especially loving to his family. His five grandchildren were the apples of his eye. He had a big heart and would help anyone, and never expected anything in return. Even through the trying situation, he was still there with laughter for everyone. Ken was a true perfectionist and what a witness he was for his Lord.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Robert Osnoe and George Cousins Sr.; two sisters Nena M. Conley and JoAnn St. Louis. Ken is survived by his wife, Diana (Goodwin) Cousins; sons, Kenneth V. Cousins IV and his partner, Meredith Walton, Norman Cousins and his wife, Sandy, and Kelly Reece and her husband, Jeff; five grandchildren, Meagan Cousins, Alexander Reece, Brittany Cousins, Sara Reece, and Nicholas Reece; sister, Carolyn Merrick and her husband, Richard; brothers, Edward and Arlene Cousins, and Terry and Jane Cousins; many nieces, nephews and cousins.Thank you to everyone from the bottom of our hearts.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2016 at the Hermon Baptist Church, 2496 Rte 2, Hermon with the Rev. Garnett Chute, pastor, officiating. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments in the church fellowship hall, immediately following the service Friday. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com.
Ken graduated from Hermon High School, Class of 1963. He was a member of the basketball, baseball, cross country teams, and was voted most athletic. Ken graduated from the Massachusetts Trade School with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He married his high school sweetheart, Diana Goodwin, and they were fortunate to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on April 9, 2016
.
Ken was a member of the Kenduskeag Masonic Lodge #137 for 48 years. He was an excellent golfer, avid fly fisherman, volunteer youth basketball coach, little league umpire, planning board chairperson, school board member, artist, master at woodworking and master at everything he accomplished.
Ken was a Mechanical Engineer at Improved Machinery Inc., Dynatic Corp, St. Regis Paper Co., Champion Paper Co., and International Paper Co., where he retired after 36 years of service. He became the Maintenance Planning Supervisor which he held for 25 years. Phil Luzier of International paper said “Ken was the best maintenance planning supervisor in all of International Paper Corp”. This says it all about this man. He also designed houses for Sherman Homes.
Ken was humorous, and was especially loving to his family. His five grandchildren were the apples of his eye. He had a big heart and would help anyone, and never expected anything in return. Even through the trying situation, he was still there with laughter for everyone. Ken was a true perfectionist and what a witness he was for his Lord.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Robert Osnoe and George Cousins Sr.; two sisters Nena M. Conley and JoAnn St. Louis. Ken is survived by his wife, Diana (Goodwin) Cousins; sons, Kenneth V. Cousins IV and his partner, Meredith Walton, Norman Cousins and his wife, Sandy, and Kelly Reece and her husband, Jeff; five grandchildren, Meagan Cousins, Alexander Reece, Brittany Cousins, Sara Reece, and Nicholas Reece; sister, Carolyn Merrick and her husband, Richard; brothers, Edward and Arlene Cousins, and Terry and Jane Cousins; many nieces, nephews and cousins.Thank you to everyone from the bottom of our hearts.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2016 at the Hermon Baptist Church, 2496 Rte 2, Hermon with the Rev. Garnett Chute, pastor, officiating. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments in the church fellowship hall, immediately following the service Friday. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com.
Photo Gallery
Guestbook
Visits: 0
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors