November 13, 1929 - March 28, 2019
Thompson, Connecticut
Kenneth E Wetherbee passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on March 28th
He was born in Putnam, CT on November 13, 1929 to the late Clarence and Maria (Steioff) Wetherbee Of North Grosvenordale where he grew up and attended school until joining the US Army.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years Dorothy(Reardon) Wetherbee, two daughters, Beverly Walker and her husband Dale of Florida and Jennipher Goloski and her husband Justin of Putnam. He is predeceased by two daughters, Deborah Slye in 2009 and Donna Wetherbee in 2008. He was also predeceased by his two brothers, Oakley Ragland and Arthur Wetherbee.
He also leaves four grandchildren, Kimberly Hachey, Robert Mann, Christopher Stelmach and Daniel Stelmach, eight great grandchildren, Angela, Harrison, Martin, Savannah, Kenny, Sean, Joshua and Brendan along with the newest addition to his family Aria, his great-great granddaughter. Also several nieces and nephews.
Kenneth lived on Webster lake most of his life where he brought up his girls while studying nights for his Associates Degree at Quinsigamond Community College and then going on to earn his BS degree graduating from Clark University in Worcester.
He worked many years for Carlton Woolen Mill in Rochdale and in Winthrop Maine. He later went to work for the State of Massachusetts until finally retiring and settling in Thompson, CT.
The most important thing to him was his family and he always enjoyed summers at the Cape and later at their home on Nantucket Island.
He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to:
Day Kimball Healthcare
Hospice & Palliative Care Of Northeastern Connecticut
32 South Main Street
Putnam, CT 06260
The ROBERT J.MILLER FUNERAL HOME and LAKE CHAPEL, 366 School St., Webster is honored to be assisting with arrangements.
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