FALMOUTH — TMC Charles “Mac” A. McKenney, USN. Ret. 92, formerly of Auburn, a resident of Auburn Street, Portland, died early Tuesday morning of Congestive Heart Failure at Falmouth by the Sea, with his loving family by his side.
 
He was born in Auburn, May 26, 1920, the son of Herman E. and Winifred I. (Poole) McKenney.
 
He was a 1939 graduate of Edward Little High School, participating as a high school track star, football fullback, as well as a cross country and alpine ski Olympian hopeful. He was trained and loved by ELHS Coach Zeke Dewelly.
 
He then began a 33-year active duty career with United States Navy, retiring as senior chief torpedoman in 1973. Following his Navy career, he retired to his home in Portland with his wife and family, beginning his new career in finish carpentry.
 
He was a charter member of the original First Universalist Church of Auburn, was also a Charter Member of the Fleet Reserve of South Portland, and was a member of the American Legion and VFW.
 
His hobbies included camping, climbing and skiing in the White Mountains. He also was well-known for rebuilding antique and muscle Cars. He competed in many organized car shows throughout Maine. He also had a talent as a realist painter, whose paintings were so detailed.
 
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, the former Goldie Knight of Bridgton, residing in Portland; two daughters, Dianne McKenney Morin of Kingman, Ariz., and  Eleanor “Ellie” K. McKenney of Portland; one sister, Ruth McKenney Ecklund of New Jersey; nine grandchildren, Molly McMahon, Michael K. McKenney, Charles A. McKenney Roberts, William McKenney Roberts, Michael S. McKenney, Jon M. McKenney, Kristen L. McKenney Bernardi, Benjamin E. and Matthew J. Morin; and also surviving are six great-grandchildren.

 

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