Tiverton, RI - Kenneth P. “Kenny” Griffin, 18, of Tiverton, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2007 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born in Fall River, son of Kenneth T. Griffin of Tiverton and Traci D. Comeau of Chicago, IL and step-son of David A. Comeau, he was a lifelong resident of Tiverton. He attended Tiverton High School, playing on the football team where he was known for his motivational skills. Kenny played Pop Warner Football throughout his life and played baseball for the Twilight League in Fall River. He enjoyed surfing, snowboarding and working on his car, and he will always be remembered as someone who was willing to help everyone.
Including his parents, he is survived by: paternal grandmother: Kathleen Russell of Westport; maternal grandparents: Ronald A. Marshall of Milford, CT and Pauline “Twiggy” Sylvia of Westport; step-grandmother: Katherine R. Marshall of Milford, CT; step-grandfather: Steve J. Medeiros of Westport; sister: Aydan B. Griffin of Tiverton; step-sister: Megan K. Comeau of Fall River; many aunts and uncles including: Tia Tanya, Marlene Scerratto, Jennifer McNellis, Jimmy Griffin, Owen Griffin, Ben Medeiros and Kyle Medeiros; several cousins; and numerous friends including Cory Braz and Andy Paiva.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at the Lighthouse Assembly of God, 522 American Legion Highway, Westport at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours will be Monday at the Potter Funeral Home from 5 - 8 P.M.
Interment will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.