1935 – 2014

RUMFORD — Fredric L. Kennard, 78, died Tuesday, June 24, at his residence on Penobscot Street in Rumford, with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Dixfield on Nov. 22, 1935, the son of Leslie E. and Louise H. (Thomas) Kennard, and graduated from Mexico High School with the Class of 1953. Fred worked as a maintenance foreman and millwright for many years, until retirement in 1998 from the Rumford mill.

He was a member of the Blazing Star Lodge No. 30 AF & AM, Kora Temple Shrine and the Rumford Lodge of Elks. Fred served as an Oxford County commissioner for 10 years and as a Rumford selectman for nine years, and was presently serving on the board of the Rumford Water District. As a conservative, he was very active over the years in politics.

Fred loved his family, spending time at the family camp in Rangeley and enjoyed his dog, Daisy.

He was married in Bath on April 14, 1962, to the former Carolyn E. Cummings, who survives of Rumford. Other survivors include his daughters, Margaret Forrest and husband, James Borwick, of Abiquiu, N.M., and Margery Kennard of Northampton, Mass.; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to sign the family guest book and share their thoughts, condolences and memories online at www.meaderandson.com.