Larry E. Keniston, 81
Dan McClelland
Larry E. Kenistonpassed away unexpectedly at Albany Medical Center on September 23, 2016 at the age of 81.
Larryis predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Ella (Boyer) Keniston, his sister Pat Keniston, and his son, Larry E. Keniston Jr.
Heis survived byhisloving wife Jeannette (Boudreau) of 57 years. They were married at Holy Name Church, in Tupper Lake, on September 5, 1959. Fr. Paul LaRocque performed the marriage.
Larryis lovingly remembered byhis children, Therese Dukett, Jackie (Steve) Boushie, Chris (Mary) Keniston, Mike (Kathy) Keniston, Laurie (Thomas) Urh, Mary Ann (Matthew) Haywood, Tim Keniston, and his sister Mary Jo Daniels. He will also be missed by his 22 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was born in Tupper Lake, on November 25, 1934. He graduated from Tupper Lake High School in 1952. He enlisted in the Army in 1955. He served 18 months in Korea and Fort Knox Kentucky before discharge. He began his career with the postal service in 1959, as one of the first postal carriers, and soon after became a clerk. He retired in 1990. In 1992 he took over a highway delivery route, and 12 years later he retired from that.
Larry enjoyed reading, biking, and travel. He and his wife traveled extensively, and he enjoyed that very much. Family celebrations and all his time with family meant the most to him. He was an outstanding role model, his family meant so much to him, and he provided for his family by working many jobs to care for them. His strong faith and hard work ethic was a great example to his children.
The visitation was held at Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, 24 Cliff Ave, Tupper Lake on Monday, September 26 from 4p.m. to 7p.m. Prayers and funeral service were at Holy Name Church, Tupper Lakeon Tuesday, September 27 2016 at 11a.m. Burial followed at Holy Name Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to North Country Association for the Visually Impaired at http://ncavi.org/.