PORTLAND — Jeffery L. Kennison, 52, of Sumner died Thursday, Feb. 23, at high noon at the Maine Medical Center surrounded by his family following a brief and courageous battle with cancer.

Jeffrey was born and raised in Woodstock, and had worked in the woods as a logger for many years and as a mechanic at his brother’s garage. He had a passion for the outdoors and animals. He was always helping his friends and family with their vehicles. He loved to make people laugh and was always cracking jokes.

He is survived by his wonderful wife, Michelle; beautiful children, James, Joshua, Rebecca and her husband, William, Morgan and Lauren; and the light of his life grandchildren, Jade, Jasmine, Julliette, Mollie and Madelyn; as well as many other friends and family.

He was predeceased by his amazing dad, Kenneth; loving sister Nancy Haines; and a brother, Leroy.